the zen arcade
at the watering hole
Posted by paulski (Muncie, IN, United States) on 22 June 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
Paco Díaz from Palma de Mallorca, Spain
I like very much this macro, and the colors are wonderful
22 Jun 2008 5:46am
Eric Fry from Houston, TX, United States
Great shot and perfect DoF for this image. You know you got it just right when you can see the proboscis perfectly! ;) Excellent work all-around.
22 Jun 2008 6:06am
@Eric Fry: thanks, eric!
Laurent from Lyon, France
superb macro. But Where it is on? It looks likes plastic thing with some holes in it
22 Jun 2008 6:57am
@Laurent: it's some kind of butterfly feeder. liquid nectar goes in the dish, and the butterflies drink the nectar through the holes. once the get into feeding, they let you get quite close, actually...
thanks for the comment!
Florence from Paris, France
A real face to face, there are nicecolours here, both flower and bug. Focus is perfect ! Right on its eyes. Well done.
22 Jun 2008 8:44am
Namaki from Bordeaux, France
this is a really good macro shot ! bright colours, excellent focus ! bravo !
22 Jun 2008 11:19am
Craig from Vacaville, California, United States
Excellent macro! I had never heard of a butterfly feeder.
22 Jun 2008 12:48pm
Lorraine from Gatineau, Canada
Outstanding macro, wow it's so sharp and beautiful, bravo Paul :)
22 Jun 2008 2:00pm
dj.tigersprout from San Bruno, United States
you are really on the fine macro tip! really been enjoying your latest up-close and personal shots -- the color is stupendous and the detail is amazing! well done mate -- keep it up! :)
22 Jun 2008 6:31pm
Double KK Photography from West Richland, United States
amazing macro great colors and details
23 Jun 2008 2:56am
Nikon D80
1/60 second
F/9.0
ISO 100
105 mm