Focus Stacked Image of a Beetle
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relbugman wrote:
Fascinating detail of the mouthparts! I’m stumped... (show quote)
Thanks, Relbugman. Your replies are always ever so educational for me and I truly, truly enjoy reading and learning from them. They add context to what I see through my lens in ways that I could not learn otherwise.
Jan 31, 2021 12:50:14 #
kpmac wrote:
Back to your awesome stacks, I see.
Thanks, Kpmac. There is a gravity that appears to always draw me back to them.
Jan 31, 2021 12:52:21 #
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic image!!!!Gary
Thanks, Manglesphoto. Those of us that live in Missouri never know what weather will come our way so we have to be prepared to always be able to do something indoors and this is my indoor passtime.
Jan 31, 2021 12:59:14 #
rmm0605 wrote:
Well done! Focus stacking takes skill--or a D850!
Thanks for viewing and for the reply. I take these sessions with a little Fujifilm X-T20. I always tend to be behind the curve for I bought my Nikon D810 within two months of the D850 being released. I was using it for focus stacking however I ran up over 250,000 shots on it so I put it away for special uses now. The D850 in high on my 'wish list' and those who have one know why they are so highly coveted.
Jan 31, 2021 12:59:43 #
Dr J wrote:
You continue to amaze! Wonderful images!
Thanks for stopping by and for the feedback.
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raymondh wrote:
This is about as perfect as 3/8 of an inch can get! 
Thanks, Raymondh. The session was taken at 5X magnification.
Jan 31, 2021 13:01:33 #
Earnest Botello wrote:
Great set, Sippy.
Thanks, Earnest. I appreciate your viewing and reply.
Jan 31, 2021 13:06:29 #
relbugman wrote:
By the way, 'beetles' are always adults, the larvae are usually grubs or somewhat worm-like, or mobile 'mealworm' forms, the pupae nearly always unmoving (a few exceptions) even if they look like a beetle. Only adults have wings (and wing covers - modified top wings).
Way cool..! Another valuable bit of information. I've found many grubs, even used them as panfish bait. I've also come across a few pupae while digging at times also which truly look quite like an alien lifeform.
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