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Equipment & Techniques => Landscape & Nature Photography => Topic started by: Arlen on August 18, 2022, 01:03:44 am

Title: Black-Tie Affair
Post by: Arlen on August 18, 2022, 01:03:44 am: The Banded Alder Boring Beetle looks like it is all dressed up with somewhere special to go.
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Post by: francois on August 18, 2022, 04:59:15 am: Stunning captures. I especially like the deep red background.
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Post by: Bob_B on August 18, 2022, 06:55:15 am: Great set, esp. the third photo.
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Post by: David Eckels on August 18, 2022, 11:29:47 am: Quote from: Bob_B on August 18, 2022, 06:55:15 am
Great set, esp. the third photo.
+1
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Post by: Mark Nadler on August 18, 2022, 07:06:42 pm: Incredible looking insect. Thanks for sharing.

mark
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Post by: kers on August 19, 2022, 05:26:16 am: +1 colors are great, a very interesting creature and like very much 1 and 4
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Post by: Arlen on August 19, 2022, 10:30:21 am: Thanks to each of you for your feedback. I appreciate your engagement.
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Post by: Eric Myrvaagnes on August 21, 2022, 04:38:44 pm: Quote from: Bob_B on August 18, 2022, 06:55:15 am
Great set, esp. the third photo.
Same for me!
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Post by: Arlen on August 22, 2022, 11:29:31 am: Thank you, Eric.
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Post by: fgorga on August 22, 2022, 11:54:46 am: As others have said, great photos.

My personal favorite is #1. However, I am a sucker for insect head shots!

My first impression of the background in this frame was "red velvet" and wonder about how you got it to pose in such a setting. Upon seeing the other photos, I was reminded about how successful nature photography involves much skill AND much luck!!! ;)

Regards,

--- Frank (www.gorga.org/blog)
Title: Re: Black-Tie Affair
Post by: Arlen on August 22, 2022, 12:28:41 pm: Thank you for the feedback, Frank. Indeed, a lot of this type of photography is luck. For example, I've happened upon this species only twice in the last 20 years. I might have seen them more often if I had really looked for them, but who knows. Still, being prepared and knowing what to do when luck comes your way is a definite advantage.