Stages of life


Posted by sayhitoant on Fri Jul 14, 2017 9:24 am

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The nymphs of the giant shield bug (Pycanum rubens) undergo several stages of transformation that display different colours from red to orange to green before reaching the adult stage. Spotted a group of four scattered on a Simpoh Air, its host plant.  I had to gently guide them to pose for a family portrait.   I welcome your C & C for improvements.

Exif : Canon 7D, 180T, f16, 1/12s, ISO 400, fill flash

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by Carol Clarke on Fri Jul 14, 2017 3:21 pm
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What a wonderful illustration of the life cycle different stages Anthony! Beautifully done.
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by Sandy R-B on Fri Jul 14, 2017 4:45 pm
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Exceptional!  Beautiful illustration of the growth stages, in a technically-perfect image.
This is one I'd submit to every insect-related magazine.
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by Craig Lipski on Fri Jul 14, 2017 6:34 pm
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Love the story, the colors, the light, the geometric BG playing with the geometric bugs, the technicals, well, everything! Fine shot!
 

by Tom Whelan on Fri Jul 14, 2017 10:13 pm
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A super image, beautiful colors, detail, and lighting.
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by Matthew Pugh on Sat Jul 15, 2017 4:35 am
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Hi

An outstanding image imo - great stuff


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by Gene Gwin on Sat Jul 15, 2017 8:40 am
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Sayhitoant, Super!
 

by Jonc on Tue Jul 18, 2017 1:58 pm
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Neat image
 

by sayhitoant on Wed Jul 19, 2017 10:32 am
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Dear all, thank you very much for your kind comments and feedback!
 

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