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Denticollis linearis · 02:59 AM

Jennasis · 07-14-2013, 03:11 AM

Great shot!

I've been trying to capture one of these lil fellers for a while now, but they flit about so fast I've only been able to get the odd snap here and there

Diggoar · 07-14-2013, 03:35 AM

Like your shot!

I got another shot where it has opened its wings for flying off the tip of a grass blade. That´s pretty cool, I will post it another time. ;-)

Jennasis · 07-14-2013, 03:45 AM

Originally posted by Diggoar

Like your shot!

I got another shot where it has opened its wings for flying off the tip of a grass blade. That´s pretty cool, I will post it another time. ;-)

Please do!

I was trying to shoot a group of these the other day, but the breeze was a bit strong and every time I snapped, they went out of focus with a gust lol, really annoying, but I will persevere! I am finding it a bit tough with the minimum focus on the 55-300 being so far off... really need a macro, but I mustn't lust, or I will just end up spending money I haven't got ;-)

**Kerrowdown** · 07-14-2013, 02:14 PM

Originally posted by First Poster

Denticollis linearis

Good to see we have an expert in our midst, rather than just calling it a bug.

Jennasis · 07-14-2013, 02:18 PM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

Good to see we have an expert in our midst, rather than just calling it a bug.

It's so not just a bug... it's an orange bug with black bits, sticky outy bits and pincey mandibles!

**Kerrowdown** · 07-14-2013, 02:26 PM

Originally posted by Jennasis

It's so not just a bug... it's an orange bug with black bits, sticky outy bits and pincey mandibles!

And it's a beetle.

Jennasis · 07-15-2013, 08:56 AM

Originally posted by kerrowdown

And it's a beetle.

Woah now... you just BLEW MY MIND!! :-D ^_^ >_<

Jennasis · 07-15-2013, 09:04 AM - **1 Like**

Please could you tell me what this green bug is, Diggoar?

p.s. how do you post an image from Flikr as you have? I could only copy the direct link... but then I am new to Flikr in terms of actually using it ;-)

Diggoar · 07-15-2013, 09:49 AM - **1 Like**

Originally posted by Jennasis

Please could you tell me what this green bug is, Diggoar?

p.s. how do you post an image from Flikr as you have? I could only copy the direct link... but then I am new to Flikr in terms of actually using it ;-)

That´s a great capture, Jenna!
Unfortunately I can´t tell you what it is either. In general I google these information for myself. I am not an biologist or some kind of bug fanatic. ;-)

FLickr has a share function beneath your pictures. Choose BBC Code and size middle (800x439), then copy the link into your post...voila! :-)

Jennasis · 07-15-2013, 09:56 AM

Originally posted by Diggoar

That´s a great capture, Jenna!
Unfortunately I can´t tell you what it is either. In general I google these information for myself. I am not an biologist or some kind of bug fanatic. ;-)

FLickr has a share function beneath your pictures. Choose BBC Code and size middle (800x439), then copy the link into your post...voila! :-)

Many thanks! :-)

I'm really interested to know what all these bugs are - my Grandfather was a zoologist (Gerolf Steiner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and I was always fascinated by the many insects and other creatures he wrote about and kept in the house, and the plants he created from splicing etc.

I will have to find out by Google means! hehe

Jenn

Diggoar · 07-15-2013, 10:33 AM

Originally posted by Jennasis

Many thanks! :-)

I'm really interested to know what all these bugs are - my Grandfather was a zoologist (Gerolf Steiner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and I was always fascinated by the many insects and other creatures he wrote about and kept in the house, and the plants he created from splicing etc.

I will have to find out by Google means! hehe

Jenn

I find them also fascinating, everytime I photograph one I am quite eager to know what it is and what it does and so on...
Usually I find good information at Wikipedia. :-)

PS: That is one cool grandfather ;-)

Diggoar · 07-16-2013, 09:15 AM

Here is the promised shot of that bugger with opened wings:

Mr. Bug taking off von Diggoar auf Flickr

Jennasis · 07-16-2013, 09:50 AM

Fantasstic, I love it! :-O :-D

Pinpoint accurate with the focus there! Was it a very calm day or was there a breeze?

Jenn

Diggoar · 07-16-2013, 10:07 AM

Originally posted by Jennasis

Fantasstic, I love it! :-O :-D

Pinpoint accurate with the focus there! Was it a very calm day or was there a breeze?

Jenn

It was a little breezy unfortunately. 4 out of 5 pictures were unsharp, but with this I was lucky. On breezy days I try to anticipate the movement and press the shutter at the right time instead of focusing around. That often works.

Arne

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07-16-2013, 09:15 AM	#13
Diggoar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 64 Original Poster	Ready for take-off Here is the promised shot of that bugger with opened wings: Mr. Bug taking off von Diggoar auf Flickr

07-14-2013, 03:11 AM	#2
Jennasis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 40	Great shot! I've been trying to capture one of these lil fellers for a while now, but they flit about so fast I've only been able to get the odd snap here and there

07-14-2013, 03:35 AM	#3
Diggoar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 64 Original Poster	Like your shot! I got another shot where it has opened its wings for flying off the tip of a grass blade. That´s pretty cool, I will post it another time. ;-)

07-14-2013, 03:45 AM	#4
Jennasis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 40	Originally posted by Diggoar Like your shot! I got another shot where it has opened its wings for flying off the tip of a grass blade. That´s pretty cool, I will post it another time. ;-) Please do! I was trying to shoot a group of these the other day, but the breeze was a bit strong and every time I snapped, they went out of focus with a gust lol, really annoying, but I will persevere! I am finding it a bit tough with the minimum focus on the 55-300 being so far off... really need a macro, but I mustn't lust, or I will just end up spending money I haven't got ;-)

07-14-2013, 02:14 PM	#5
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by First Poster Denticollis linearis Good to see we have an expert in our midst, rather than just calling it a bug.

07-14-2013, 02:18 PM	#6
Jennasis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 40	Originally posted by kerrowdown Good to see we have an expert in our midst, rather than just calling it a bug. It's so not just a bug... it's an orange bug with black bits, sticky outy bits and pincey mandibles!

07-14-2013, 02:26 PM	#7
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,816	Originally posted by Jennasis It's so not just a bug... it's an orange bug with black bits, sticky outy bits and pincey mandibles! And it's a beetle.

07-15-2013, 08:56 AM	#8
Jennasis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 40	Originally posted by kerrowdown And it's a beetle. Woah now... you just BLEW MY MIND!! :-D ^_^ >_<

07-15-2013, 09:04 AM - 1 Like	#9
Jennasis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 40	Please could you tell me what this green bug is, Diggoar? p.s. how do you post an image from Flikr as you have? I could only copy the direct link... but then I am new to Flikr in terms of actually using it ;-)

07-15-2013, 09:49 AM - 1 Like	#10
Diggoar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jennasis Please could you tell me what this green bug is, Diggoar? p.s. how do you post an image from Flikr as you have? I could only copy the direct link... but then I am new to Flikr in terms of actually using it ;-) That´s a great capture, Jenna! Unfortunately I can´t tell you what it is either. In general I google these information for myself. I am not an biologist or some kind of bug fanatic. ;-) FLickr has a share function beneath your pictures. Choose BBC Code and size middle (800x439), then copy the link into your post...voila! :-)

07-15-2013, 09:56 AM	#11
Jennasis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 40	Originally posted by Diggoar That´s a great capture, Jenna! Unfortunately I can´t tell you what it is either. In general I google these information for myself. I am not an biologist or some kind of bug fanatic. ;-) FLickr has a share function beneath your pictures. Choose BBC Code and size middle (800x439), then copy the link into your post...voila! :-) Many thanks! :-) I'm really interested to know what all these bugs are - my Grandfather was a zoologist (Gerolf Steiner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and I was always fascinated by the many insects and other creatures he wrote about and kept in the house, and the plants he created from splicing etc. I will have to find out by Google means! hehe Jenn

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07-15-2013, 10:33 AM	#12
Diggoar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jennasis Many thanks! :-) I'm really interested to know what all these bugs are - my Grandfather was a zoologist (Gerolf Steiner - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia) and I was always fascinated by the many insects and other creatures he wrote about and kept in the house, and the plants he created from splicing etc. I will have to find out by Google means! hehe Jenn I find them also fascinating, everytime I photograph one I am quite eager to know what it is and what it does and so on... Usually I find good information at Wikipedia. :-) PS: That is one cool grandfather ;-)

07-16-2013, 09:50 AM	#14
Jennasis Junior Member Join Date: Jul 2013 Location: Manchester Posts: 40	Fantasstic, I love it! :-O :-D Pinpoint accurate with the focus there! Was it a very calm day or was there a breeze? Jenn

07-16-2013, 10:07 AM	#15
Diggoar Forum Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Posts: 64 Original Poster	Originally posted by Jennasis Fantasstic, I love it! :-O :-D Pinpoint accurate with the focus there! Was it a very calm day or was there a breeze? Jenn It was a little breezy unfortunately. 4 out of 5 pictures were unsharp, but with this I was lucky. On breezy days I try to anticipate the movement and press the shutter at the right time instead of focusing around. That often works. Arne