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Charles Krebs



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:34 pm    Post subject: Chironomid (non-biting) midge Reply with quote
About the size of a mosquito (just a tad bigger) this chironomid midge has amazing antennae, and a wonderful "wrap around" eye.

Nikon D200. Tominon 17mm f4 lens. 32 image stack
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Ken Ramos



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 3:42 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Must say, you got a great angle on this Charlie. I have never seen a compound eye that wraps around the head like that. Wonderful image! Very Happy
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 4:09 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow! Almost unreal. Incredible lighting! Very Happy Applause
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Erland R.N.



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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 6:23 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
Now that is a plain awesome photo. These stacks are really something special. I have seen other insects, where the eyes are kind of sweeped around the base of the antennaes. The stand out great in the photo.

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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 8:41 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
An Ethereal glow to him. I assume this is a stack. Wonderful picture Charles. You guys make me jealous for sure Razz
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PostPosted: Sun Sep 03, 2006 10:52 pm    Post subject: Reply with quote
I think this is one even the ladies will agree is very beautiful for an insect.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 6:44 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Hi Charlie,

I nearly fell of my chair when I saw this image. It's simply stunning.

I only hope that I can make an image as good as this one day.

How did you manage to mount the specimen without damaging the antenae Question They look so fragile.

Great image, thanks.
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PostPosted: Mon Sep 04, 2006 9:27 am    Post subject: Reply with quote
Wow! Spectacular! Shocked
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