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Darkling Beetle
Jan 11, 2021 13:41:04   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
This is one of my preserved little Darkling Beetles that I staged for a focus stacking session. The alcohol didn't dry completely on its face so it may appear to be a bit wet, which it is.

The green background is an "Owens Green" sample paint swatch that I placed behind the beetle for the session. Sample paint swatches are on display and free for the taking at the local hardware and other stores that sell house paints.


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Jan 11, 2021 14:43:41   #
Quixdraw Loc: x
 
Excellent as usual!

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Jan 11, 2021 15:13:29   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
quixdraw wrote:
Excellent as usual!


Thanks, Quixdraw. I appreciate the feedback.

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Jan 11, 2021 15:30:05   #
Mark Sturtevant Loc: Grand Blanc, MI
 
👍!

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Jan 11, 2021 17:44:03   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
👍!


Thanks, Mark. Not the most interesting critter although it was a bit of a challenge with such little difference in its contrast.

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Jan 12, 2021 11:56:53   #
docshark Loc: Millersville, PA
 
Can't imagine it has very good sight with the limited and widely separated eyes. Fine work on this shot Gary!
>i< Doc

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Jan 12, 2021 11:57:38   #
Manglesphoto Loc: 70 miles south of St.Louis
 
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is one of my preserved little Darkling Beetles that I staged for a focus stacking session. The alcohol didn't dry completely on its face so it may appear to be a bit wet, which it is.

The green background is an "Owens Green" sample paint swatch that I placed behind the beetle for the session. Sample paint swatches are on display and free for the taking at the local hardware and other stores that sell house paints.


Fantastic image!!!! Gary

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Jan 12, 2021 12:03:02   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
docshark wrote:
Can't imagine it has very good sight with the limited and widely separated eyes. Fine work on this shot Gary!
>i< Doc


Thanks, Doc. Some beetles are colorful jewels with shimmer and patterns. Others, not so much so and this is one of them.

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Jan 12, 2021 12:03:26   #
sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri
 
Manglesphoto wrote:
Fantastic image!!!! Gary


Thanks for the reply.

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