Bad Bug ... by tizjezzme

Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 27, 2005

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I was out walking around our property this afternoon, and came across this little caterpillar. He was so still, he could have been sleeping. After several shots, I thought how nice it would be if he were on the TOP of that wide blade of grass so that I could get even a better shot. I could NOT believe, for one thing, how HARD it was .. he himself was hard, and his grip on that thing was so strong; and whats worse is, its prickly thingies poked my finger and now I have a sore finger. I just hope it's not poisonous or rabid or something. Maybe I should stick with shooting cats! *LOL* Hope you have a wonderful weekend!!! :))) Shari :o)

Comments (19)

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IgnisSerpentus

2:01PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

LOL!! Its a saddleback... and all it will do is make u hurt. Ive gotten stung by them tons - we raise passionvine and they love it. But think of it this way... thats it defense mechanism so it can turn into a beautiful butterfly soon. Awesome pic!!

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jocko500

2:07PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

cool shot . hang ten upside down

cynlee

2:23PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

handling the model is not always so advised... but a beaut of a compo none the less!!! :]

hasexx

2:27PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

amazing macro !!!

BorisB

2:31PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

Very impressive and excellent Dof, well done!

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Zacko

2:36PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

AWWWW!!! Again your big heart shows. Wanted him to be in the best sleeping position did ya. Wonderful macro, its absolutely perfect. DOF is amazing. And your frame is oh so elegant! Have a lovely sunday #:O)

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bkhook

2:56PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

cute compo and cute bug..I wouldn't have touched him with all those prickly thingies sticking up.

donvino

3:35PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

This macro is outstanding too! Love to see all the details. Excellent!!!

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Damia

3:42PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

What a cool little caterpillar. Amazing dof and colors. Love it! :)

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rayburg

6:09PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

How could you tell he was excited? I know you were excited to get that shot..really a great macro..moral of the lesson, don't touch hard little prickly thingies =)

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Mayliah

6:27PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

Excellent macro, but a creepy bug. He looks like he comes with his own foliage. ;)

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morningglory

7:07PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

Yes, I have felt their sting also...more than once...they also love Hibiscus! Great shot.

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Margana

7:42PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

This is what I loved about 'my Butty Buddy',your wonderful sense of humor.Rabid???LOL!Bad Bug?Too funny!Sorry about your sore finger,((g)),but the shot is wonderful.Please don't stick only to cats!LOL!-M

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pm_hackworth

9:37PM | Sat, 27 August 2005

Excellent and vote!

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Radlafx

12:23AM | Sun, 28 August 2005

Great image, and ouch.

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jcv2

1:34PM | Sun, 28 August 2005

Defense mechanisms like these work pretty effective - you'll be warned to poke it next time, and that's how nature works, but it's usally more pleasant to learn it by reading books than the hard way! :( If it were just antenna's it would be able to listen to a lot of programs! :)

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Enmos

8:53AM | Tue, 30 August 2005

Awesome caterpillar !!! But a bit unthankful though... lol ;o) Stunning capture here Shari, dont get one bad-tempered bug get in your way of the macroworld :o) Superb !!

tvernuccio

8:13PM | Wed, 31 August 2005

Way to get your shot girl!!!!! I love it!!! he has such a cute face!!! lighting and DOF are MARVELOUS!!!!! Hope you're ok!!!!

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