Butterflies, Moths and Assorted Insects...

[ISv]

I really like the last picture.

Well done, ISv.

The second series is made by my daughter, so the last picture is "well done" by her!
Thanks any way!

 

[Click]

She's a very good photographer.

She's gifted like her father.

 

[ISv]

She's a very good photographer.

She's gifted like her father.

She should be better than me - otherwise I'm not good teacher! Thanks again! I will tell her what you say - like any other girl she likes compliments

 

[ISv]

These are from today - didn't intend to take insect photos but they just came in front of me...

 

[Maximilian]

Today I found a North American visitor in my firewood. Apparently it found the heated living room very attractive.
These western conifer seed bugs (leptoglossus occidentalis) are adventive species and were found here in Europe (1999) and Germany (2006) only a few years ago. I recognized them first about 6 years ago, when WCSB appeared in large numbers in Germany after several hot summers that were favorable for its reproduction.
It is quite easy to classify, as the brown pattern and especially the expanded hindleg tibiae are unique compared to endemic bugs.
As I refuse cooling down insects for better macro work, this was quite active and tricky to photograph.
5D4, 100L macro, f/10, 1/100 sec, ISO400

 

[Click]

Nice macro of your roommate.

 

[Maximilian]

... your roommate.

It no longer is
I put it back between the wood of my timber yard.
Maybe it will freeze to death but inside it will surely starve.

 

[Click]

It no longer is
I put it back between the wood of my timber yard.
Maybe it will freeze to death but inside it will surely starve.

If it is a North American insect, it should be able to survive in the cold and snow.

 

[ISv]

And just few "sides" on top of the bird from today...

 

[Click]

The subject on the last one is really sharp. I like the copper colour of the wings.

 

[ISv]

And the only photos I got from yesterday hike - went there for more photos of the Oahu Elepaio and got back with just these...

 

[Click]

And the only photos I got from yesterday hike - went there for more photos of the Oahu Elepaio and got back with just these...

Thanks for posting. I can get some warmth from your pictures.

 

[ISv]

Thanks for posting. I can get some warmth from your pictures.

Thanks Click!
The warmth her is for free (if you are located here - otherwise it costs some bugs...).
The objects are the problem - not big diversity (well, if you are taking photos of people on the beach you will have huge diversity - from cute to beautiful and nothing from above and well...!!!).

 

[Maximilian]

And the only photos I got from yesterday hike - went there for more photos of the Oahu Elepaio and got back with just these...

I like skiing. But I'm also yearning for the warm spring days when all the insects will return.

 

[jprusa]

Still find myself using the 7D2 and 100-400 .

 

[Click]

Still find myself using the 7D2 and 100-400 .

Very nice close-up.

 

[AlanF]

Still find myself using the 7D2 and 100-400 . View attachment 207377

That's a great shot. The 7DII and EF 100-400mm II are a combination made for each other and still give images as good as the the latest R bodies and RF telephoto lenses.

 

[Maximilian]

Still find myself using the 7D2 and 100-400 .

Just great!
Is this a "one shot"? It looks too natural for stacking.
With f/8 I would expect less DOF.
Kudos!

 

[jprusa]

Very nice close-up.

Thanks Click!

Just great!
Is this a "one shot"? It looks too natural for stacking.
With f/8 I would expect less DOF.
Kudos!

Yes one shot. I have a hard enough time stacking still objects.lol Thanks Maximilian.

 

[jprusa]

That's a great shot. The 7DII and EF 100-400mm II are a combination made for each other and still give images as good as the the latest R bodies and RF telephoto lenses.

Alan I couldn't agree more! Thanks