Focus Stacked Beetle: This is one of my preserved Asian Beetles that I staged for a focus stacking session. They may appear to be a Ladybug Beetle however they are no lady and the...

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Mar 7, 2021 17:41:06 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

This is one of my preserved Asian Beetles that I staged for a focus stacking session. They may appear to be a Ladybug Beetle however they are no lady and the little buggers will nip you if they get agitated.

The purpose of this session, aside from just doing something enjoyable, was to experiment with "indirect reflected lighting". The lights are aimed away from the subject and at a reflector (styrofoam bowl) placed on the end of the lens. The light then reflects onto the specimen evenly and softly.

This was a first attempt and it shows promise so I will continue to tweak this method over the next few sessions to see if it is a keeper or just another in a box full of "not so great ideas".

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Mar 7, 2021 17:52:40 #

Susan yamakawa

💕😊👍

Mar 7, 2021 17:53:48 #

Longshadow Loc: Audubon, PA, United States

Nice.
(Reminds me of a garthim in The Dark Crystal.

Mar 7, 2021 18:22:12 #

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

sippyjug104 wrote:

This is one of my preserved Asian Beetles that I s... (show quote)

Another great shot! Thanx for sharing.

Mar 7, 2021 18:26:23 #

joecichjr Loc: Chicago S. Suburbs, Illinois, USA

sippyjug104 wrote:

This is one of my preserved Asian Beetles that I s... (show quote)

Beauty

Almost looks like a VW Beetle from the front

Mar 7, 2021 18:27:13 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Susan yamakawa wrote:

💕😊👍

Thanks for dropping by, Susan.

Mar 7, 2021 18:27:31 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Longshadow wrote:

Nice.
(Reminds me of a garthim in The Dark Crystal.

Thanks a bunch.

Mar 7, 2021 18:28:12 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

Sinewsworn wrote:

Another great shot! Thanx for sharing.

Thanks for viewing and for the reply.

Mar 7, 2021 18:29:08 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

joecichjr wrote:

Beauty

Almost looks like a VW Beetle from the front

Thanks, I can see why VW called their iconic car "the Beetle"

Mar 7, 2021 21:02:38 #

authorizeduser Loc: Monroe, Michigan

Those Asian beetle can really bite/sting!

Mar 7, 2021 21:08:54 #

UTMike Loc: South Jordan, UT

Stern visage in excellent detail, Gary.

Mar 7, 2021 21:48:25 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

authorizeduser wrote:

Those Asian beetle can really bite/sting!

Thanks, they're actually a bad kind of ladybug that can bite and be aggressive. They are harmful to dogs, invade our homes, and leave behind a foul-smelling yellowish secretion that can stain walls and furniture.

They were thought to be a good idea and ended up to be one that went bad. They were introduced to North America in 1916 to combat aphids however they have become more of a problem because they have overtaken the native species of Ladybugs.

Mar 7, 2021 21:48:59 #

sippyjug104 Loc: Missouri

UTMike wrote:

Stern visage in excellent detail, Gary.

UTMIke, Thanks for stopping by and for the reply.

Mar 7, 2021 23:01:18 #

Sinewsworn Loc: Port Orchard, WA

sippyjug104 wrote:

Thanks, I can see why VW called their iconic car "the Beetle"

Actually the Germans called them Käfer or bug. We call them beetles.

Mar 8, 2021 07:37:48 #