Macro photos thread--any macro pics
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ph03nix
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I know that you're all waiting for the latest grow journal entry on the stink bug eggs, so here it is.
Day 5... they're cute little boogers alright.
I did a bit of a search and found out that the real name of this particular type of stink bug is the Common Gum Tree Shield Bug.
There's some info and stuff here if you want to look at it.
Day 5... they're cute little boogers alright.
I did a bit of a search and found out that the real name of this particular type of stink bug is the Common Gum Tree Shield Bug.
There's some info and stuff here if you want to look at it.
ph03nix
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Day 8...
You can really see the patterns in the developing babies now. The eyes are clearer and you can see the orange of their antenae next to their little faces. I'm not sure what the white crystally stuff is... I'm guessing either dust or miniscule salt crystals from the air.
There are little dimpled areas apparent at the front of each egg now (well, through the lens, at least). I'm not sure what's going on there, but I would expect some change in the shape of the egg as the bugs develop.
And, just as a size comparison... that there is my thumbnail at the bottom of the shot.
Funnily enough, I find myself hoping that all is normal. I think I'm feeling a little maternal twinge for these cute little tykes. I think it's safe to say that they'll have to stay now.
So, I'd better start thinking of likely names for them. Let's see... Mary-Jane, Buddy, Billy, J-J, Indie, Tiva... We'll need 12 names. Any suggestions?
You can really see the patterns in the developing babies now. The eyes are clearer and you can see the orange of their antenae next to their little faces. I'm not sure what the white crystally stuff is... I'm guessing either dust or miniscule salt crystals from the air.
There are little dimpled areas apparent at the front of each egg now (well, through the lens, at least). I'm not sure what's going on there, but I would expect some change in the shape of the egg as the bugs develop.
And, just as a size comparison... that there is my thumbnail at the bottom of the shot.
Funnily enough, I find myself hoping that all is normal. I think I'm feeling a little maternal twinge for these cute little tykes. I think it's safe to say that they'll have to stay now.
So, I'd better start thinking of likely names for them. Let's see... Mary-Jane, Buddy, Billy, J-J, Indie, Tiva... We'll need 12 names. Any suggestions?
Gryphonn
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We have no idea, but I guess we will soon
.Ph03nix has done some web searches but hasn't found anything other than the references to the bug itself.
ph03nix
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Everything's still the same with the babies... I can't show you anything new because nothing has changed much, so here's today's couple of photos.
From the front...
and from the back...
Now, I've also been feeling a little bit guilty about jacking caddyluck's thread with these little cuties, so I've been looking for something else to post. This little spider is hiding in the bushes near the bus stop. I'm not sure what kind of spider he/she is, but that's Gryphonn's thumb as a size comparison.
From the front...
and from the back...
Now, I've also been feeling a little bit guilty about jacking caddyluck's thread with these little cuties, so I've been looking for something else to post. This little spider is hiding in the bushes near the bus stop. I'm not sure what kind of spider he/she is, but that's Gryphonn's thumb as a size comparison.
caddyluck
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Now, I've also been feeling a little bit guilty about jacking caddyluck's thread with these little cuties, so I've been looking for something else to post. This little spider is hiding in the bushes near the bus stop. I'm not sure what kind of spider he/she is, but that's Gryphonn's thumb as a size comparison.
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Don't feel guilty, I think we all are enjoying your "grow"!
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Don't feel guilty, I think we all are enjoying your "grow"!
ph03nix
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Ok guys. Guess what. There's no bugs in this one (although I have some mad wasp photos that I might put up tomorrow). I'm going totally against character with a little treat for you all... some extra close shots of sweet, sweet candy. 
I thought I might try seamaiden's idea of holding an extra lens in front of my camera to see if I could get closer.
It was a bit of a tricky project because I literally did have to hold the lens as steady as I could with my hand. My camera doesn't have a thread on the end of the lens and I was too wasted to bother getting up for the tripod. Gryph held my light and was very patient with me while I played with exposures, zooms, etc. He even delayed having a billy so that I could take umpteen shots that didn't quite work out. It really feels nice to know that he loves me that much. 
Anyway, I managed to find a few yummy little shots to show you. These are about the closest I managed to focus clearly. I've named these shots
Sugar Crystals
...and Sugar Mountains
I thought I might try seamaiden's idea of holding an extra lens in front of my camera to see if I could get closer.
It was a bit of a tricky project because I literally did have to hold the lens as steady as I could with my hand. My camera doesn't have a thread on the end of the lens and I was too wasted to bother getting up for the tripod. Gryph held my light and was very patient with me while I played with exposures, zooms, etc. He even delayed having a billy so that I could take umpteen shots that didn't quite work out. It really feels nice to know that he loves me that much.
Anyway, I managed to find a few yummy little shots to show you. These are about the closest I managed to focus clearly. I've named these shots
Sugar Crystals
...and Sugar Mountains
ph03nix
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Yeah, I can't do that though.Ah! That came out pretty cool, ph03n.The other thing I learned is to take the (standard) lens off the camera body (this is with our DSLR) and flip it around, which allows SUPER macro shots.
Neat stuff.
The lens system is a part of the camera so I can't remove it. I could crop the shots in a bit closer, but that's about as good as I'll be able to get. You never know though,if we hassle Gryph enough he might have a play to see what he can do...
ph03nix
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Thanks, I like her too. She looks slightly dangerous... and hot!
We had a look at this site that was on one of the other threads... about cool sites to visit, I think. There was a heap of good ones there... I think a little bit of wee came out when I looked at some of them. We saved a few of them but I liked her because of the flames... you know?? Phoenix...
I NEVER have to hassle him forYes, hassle Gryph for some glass. But, which kind of glass..? Photog glass, or... --->
.That's one of his best attributes He said he'll have a go when he gets around to it though.
Now, those wasp photos...
There was this wasp on the curtain in the lounge room. Gryph was doing the manly thing in catching it to take outside when we realised that it was dying. Now, in this house that can only mean one thing... take some photos. Never pass up a good photo opportunity. At least the damn thing won't bite while it's busy dying. (That sounds really nice, doesn't it?)
So there I am taking photos while it's lying on it's side when it goes into 'get away from me you big scary monster, I'm going to have you' mode and all of it's defenses came out. They have two scary mother lookin' stingers in their ass AND big scary mandibles on their heads. No wonder we don't like the little bastards. I love the patterns in it's eye though... like leopard skin.
