Focused Stacked Image of a Scorpion Fly
Jul 3, 2023 13:56:02 #
This is my preserved female scorpion fly that I staged for a focus stacking session using a 5X magnification Nikon Measuring Microscope objective as the optic for the camera. There were 222 images processed in Helicon Focus to produce the final posted image.
I placed a "free" sample paint swatch a distance behind the specimen to create a color background rather than my typical black. The paint and hardware stores are a great source for these sample paint swatches that can be had at no cost.
Scorpion flies thrive in a damp environment. They are harmless and many do not feed as adults. They earned the name "scorpion" due to the protrusion on the male's reproductive part that resembles the tale of a scorpion.
I placed a "free" sample paint swatch a distance behind the specimen to create a color background rather than my typical black. The paint and hardware stores are a great source for these sample paint swatches that can be had at no cost.
Scorpion flies thrive in a damp environment. They are harmless and many do not feed as adults. They earned the name "scorpion" due to the protrusion on the male's reproductive part that resembles the tale of a scorpion.
Jul 3, 2023 14:01:31 #
Jul 3, 2023 14:06:17 #
You always post the coolest photos. Someday I'm going to step into that arena. Thanks!!!
Jul 3, 2023 14:34:27 #
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Jul 3, 2023 14:52:24 #
Drbobcameraguy wrote:
You always post the coolest photos. Someday I'm going to step into that arena. Thanks!!!
Thanks, DrBobcameraguy. I appreciate your stopping by.
Jul 3, 2023 14:53:26 #
UTMike wrote:
Nice detail of an evil look, Gary! Happy 4th.
Thanks, UTMike. Long may Old Glory wave. The Land of the Free because of the Brave.
Jul 3, 2023 15:22:30 #
Amator21
Loc: California
sippyjug104 wrote:
This is my preserved female scorpion fly that I st... (show quote)
Another GREAT picture of the "invisible" world. I wonder where you get all the critters?
Thank you for posting!
Poul.
Jul 3, 2023 16:22:37 #
Amator21 wrote:
Another GREAT picture of the "invisible" world. I wonder where you get all the critters?
Thank you for posting!
Poul.
Thank you for posting!
Poul.
Thanks, Amator21. I collect my specimens during my walkabouts and several are gifted to me by family and those of common interests. I only collect those that are abundantly common, invasive, or environmental pests. I also find those that are "dearly departed" as many insects have a short lifespan as adults.
Entomologists estimate that there are as many as ten quintillion insects living on Earth at any given time. Try as I might, I doubt that I will be able to collect them all.
Jul 3, 2023 17:09:39 #
Nice Sippy and thanks for the narrative. Since they like dampness I don't suppose I'll see any down here 
Jul 3, 2023 17:16:00 #
Curmudgeon wrote:
Nice Sippy and thanks for the narrative. Since they like dampness I don't suppose I'll see any down here
Curmudgeon, Most likely not. However, you have real scorpions out your way. We only have a species of tiny ones here that are scarier to find than the trouble they cause.
Jul 3, 2023 20:12:37 #
Jul 3, 2023 21:46:13 #
kpmac wrote:
Another fine stack.
Thanks, Kpmac. Another episode of passing the hot time of day indoors.
Jul 4, 2023 06:12:18 #
Great shot Gary. I had the pleasure for photograph this creature while survey dragons in Texas. Strange looking indeed.
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Jul 4, 2023 06:42:55 #
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