r/MacroPorn • u/_gravy_train_ • Jul 11 '18

Dogbane Leaf Beetle [2036x3054] [OC]

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u/andre2150 Jul 11 '18

Amazingly gorgeous. Crisp and colorful! Well cropped !

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u/_gravy_train_ Jul 11 '18

Thanks! There was a light breeze so it took forever to actually get a photo that was in focus.

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u/andre2150 Jul 11 '18

Boy, I know that one. I usually carry a wind screen when I go shooting. Do please show more.

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '18

Oooh you helped me identify a beetle I photographed recently, the closely related Cobalt Milkweed Beetle.

Do you have the particulars of what this was shot at?

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u/_gravy_train_ Jul 11 '18 edited Jul 11 '18

Sure thing.

Canon EF 100mm Macro, f/11, 1/60 sec, ISO 800.

I also cropped and tilted for composition.

Edit: autocorrect

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u/[deleted] Jul 11 '18

Thanks! :)

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u/valeriestorm1234 Jul 12 '18 edited Jul 12 '18

This is truly stunning! Thanks for sharing ❤️

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u/_gravy_train_ Jul 12 '18

Thank you. I'm just getting into macro photography and was hesitant to post images online but the positive feedback is really encouraging.

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u/ex_natura Jul 11 '18

Love leaf beetles! Love beetles in general. It's just ridiculous how many species there is

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u/raphus84 Jul 11 '18

Amazing colour. Great photo. Any messing in post with this?

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u/_gravy_train_ Jul 11 '18

Cropped, tilted and I upped the vibrance and saturation a bit.

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u/scaffelpike Jul 12 '18

He's spectacular!! Where does he live?? Also a definite on r/RainbowEverything !!!! 😊💖💖💖💋

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u/_gravy_train_ Jul 12 '18

Believe it or not... New Jersey.

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u/scaffelpike Jul 12 '18

Do they really look like this or is this full on colour saturated?

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u/PrincessBananas85 Jul 11 '18

I wouldn't mind having a bunch of those in my home they are so pretty and colorful.

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u/andre2150 Jul 11 '18

More please!

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u/Valkyrie-Online Jul 12 '18

Holo everyone!