Big Bug, Little Bug

© Thomas E. Hinds

Big Bug, Little Bug

Uploaded: July 04, 2011

Description

Adult Giant Agave Bug with nymph.

Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: NIKON D7000

Comments

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe July 04, 2011

Great find and capture, Tom. Excellent details, comp and light. #1390336

Thomas E. Hinds July 04, 2011

Thanks, Tammy! I appreciate your supportive comments! #9506634

Michelle Alton July 05, 2011

Brilliant capture and presentation, Thomas. #9507583

Thomas E. Hinds July 05, 2011

Thanks so very much, Michelle! These huge bugs are so fascinating to me! They fly (though badly), look sort of like huge beetles (though they are not of that family) and are harmless (unless you are an agave plant). #9509445

Amanda J. Tanner level-classic July 08, 2011

Thomas this is an amazing capture! I love the lighting and composition you used to display the difference of small and large. Nice Work! #9515681

Thomas E. Hinds July 08, 2011

Thanks very much, Amanda! I appreciate your comments! #9516839

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