My recent visit to SCBG 11/02
Nov 6, 2014 20:25:38 #
This last Sunday, Bill Hudson and I visited South Coast Botanic Garden. Here are a few of my captures. (Enlarge the mantis).
Dew drops on catcus at 1:1 magnification
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A bit more Working Distance
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And a reference image
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A true bug, which draws plant fluids through a long sharp proboscis
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Monarch caterpillars, fifth instar & third instar
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Fifth instar Monarch caterpillar
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Fifth instar Monarch caterpillar, attached by only a silk button, about to pupate
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A mature female mantid, most likely a California Mantis (Stagmomantis californica)
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Nov 6, 2014 20:31:52 #
Nov 6, 2014 20:58:13 #
Enjoyed this series in download view!!
For me, the last one stands out!!
Pat
For me, the last one stands out!!
Pat
Nov 6, 2014 21:43:29 #
Beautiful set. Agree, the last one -with those colors - is really nice.
Nov 6, 2014 21:59:06 #
Nov 6, 2014 22:02:13 #
Nov 6, 2014 22:10:07 #
VHD-Tex wrote:
The true value of this forum is that we completely share knowledge with one another. We have all noticeably progressed in our personal abilities, because we share. There are several exceptional macro-photographer on this forum (including a few girls), and we strive to answer all questions about technique and equipment. Ask away!Wish I could do this as well as you.
Nov 7, 2014 04:26:42 #
Nov 7, 2014 04:28:07 #
I sure glad I didn't post my Cactus flower shot. Yours are far better than mine. Same for the Mantis. :thumbup:
Nov 7, 2014 06:08:49 #
Nov 7, 2014 10:05:16 #
Douglass, I enjoyed these photos as well with the 4th and last being my favorites. I love the colors of the flower and also love that the mantis seems to have some of the violet color of the flower on its side, maybe reflection. Very well done.
I hope you and Bill missed me.
I have been meaning to tell you that I did get to your house. It is probably the best looking in town. Great place to visit. Are there any fish in the beaver ponds behind the town?
I hope you and Bill missed me.
I have been meaning to tell you that I did get to your house. It is probably the best looking in town. Great place to visit. Are there any fish in the beaver ponds behind the town?
Nov 7, 2014 12:27:19 #
dennis2146 wrote:
Yes. The large beaver pond above town is stocked with trout, as is Tomichi Creek, all the way down past my cabin, past the old ball mill, and into the cow pastures, where permission is needed to fish on private property.Are there any fish in the beaver ponds behind the town?
And no, we have not missed you!
Nov 7, 2014 16:51:03 #
Nov 8, 2014 09:17:55 #
You have shown us the way again. The downloads on the true but and mantis are particularly superb.
Nov 8, 2014 09:20:10 #
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