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I had plans on working on my landscape photos this year. Coronavirus19 had other plans, and now that I find my non working (essential personnel) hours stuck at the house, I am focusing on macro and shooting the visitors to my porch light. All were taken with the Pentax KP, an old Tamron 90mm Macro, and a Bolt flash.

Black Caterpillar Hunter Beetle, Calosma sayi

American Green Tree Frog, Dryophytes cinereus

Long Legged Fly, possibly Dactylomyia lateralis

Black Dancer Damselfly, Argia fumipennis

A nice coppery colored beetle, Chlaneius tomentosus

Grape Leafroller Moth, Desmia funeralis

The Pegasus Chalcoela Moth, Chalcoela pegasalis, an interesting moth whose larvae are parasites on Paper Wasps.

The Orchard Spider, Leucauge venusta

Banded Watersnake Nerodia fasciata (really was not expecting to see a snake at my back door, but this small example has been hanging around)

**K2 to K50** · 04-15-2020, 10:34 PM

An amazing collection. I am impressed by all of them, but particularly the Orchid Spider and the Long-legged Fly. To capture such small creatures in such clarity and detail is very impressive.

**Tonytee** · 04-15-2020, 10:40 PM

I must agree that this is a very interesting and well captured series.

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tt

**Kerrowdown** · 04-16-2020, 02:30 AM

Originally posted by Nightwatch

Black Caterpillar Hunter Beetle, Calosma sayi

Looks like something that would be featured very large in a 50's Sci Fi B movie...

photolady95 · 04-16-2020, 05:25 AM

Same as what others have said. Very nice series of macro bugs and the snake is pretty awesome too. (snake lover here)

TFS yours here!

Also, the bugs would fit nicely in my Show me your insects Thematic thread, link is in my signature. Please join us.

**Sailor** · 04-16-2020, 06:12 AM

Some creepy critters for sure. Lot's of sharp well-executed photos!

Jer

slowpez · 04-16-2020, 11:40 AM

Remind me not to sit on your porch!!!! Great macros with so much detail.

Nightwatch · 04-16-2020, 04:39 PM

Thanks all!

Originally posted by Kerrowdown

Looks like something that would be featured very large in a 50's Sci Fi B movie...

That was my exact thought as well!

Originally posted by photolady95

Same as what others have said. Very nice series of macro bugs and the snake is pretty awesome too. (snake lover here)

TFS yours here!

Also, the bugs would fit nicely in my Show me your insects Thematic thread, link is in my signature. Please join us.

Oh, that is an amazing thread, thank you for sharing it, I will be adding some!

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04-15-2020, 10:34 PM	#2
K2 to K50 Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2019 Location: Ipswich QLD Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,820	An amazing collection. I am impressed by all of them, but particularly the Orchid Spider and the Long-legged Fly. To capture such small creatures in such clarity and detail is very impressive.

04-15-2020, 10:40 PM	#3
Tonytee Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jul 2012 Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 21,542	I must agree that this is a very interesting and well captured series. ) tt

04-16-2020, 02:30 AM	#4
Kerrowdown PEG Moderator Join Date: Aug 2008 Location: Highlands of Scotland... "Hold Infinity in the palm of your hand" - William Blake Photos: Gallery Posts: 57,867	Originally posted by Nightwatch Black Caterpillar Hunter Beetle, Calosma sayi Looks like something that would be featured very large in a 50's Sci Fi B movie...

04-16-2020, 05:25 AM	#5
photolady95 Otis Memorial Pentaxian Join Date: May 2009 Location: Cruising the forum watching his back Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 12,712	Same as what others have said. Very nice series of macro bugs and the snake is pretty awesome too. (snake lover here) TFS yours here! Also, the bugs would fit nicely in my Show me your insects Thematic thread, link is in my signature. Please join us.

04-16-2020, 06:12 AM	#6
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,203	Some creepy critters for sure. Lot's of sharp well-executed photos! Jer

04-16-2020, 11:40 AM	#7
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Remind me not to sit on your porch!!!! Great macros with so much detail.

04-16-2020, 04:39 PM	#8
Nightwatch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 145 Original Poster	Thanks all! Originally posted by Kerrowdown Looks like something that would be featured very large in a 50's Sci Fi B movie... That was my exact thought as well! Originally posted by photolady95 Same as what others have said. Very nice series of macro bugs and the snake is pretty awesome too. (snake lover here) TFS yours here! Also, the bugs would fit nicely in my Show me your insects Thematic thread, link is in my signature. Please join us. Oh, that is an amazing thread, thank you for sharing it, I will be adding some!

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