I was born in Zimbabwe on 03/06/88. My family, consisting of parents, older brother and sister, migrated to South Africa when I was six months old. We moved back to Zimbabwe six years later, to help my grandparents on their farm - a career change for my father.
After a measly eighteen months we upped sticks and went farming on our own. This led us to Kwekwe, in the heart of Zimbabwe, to farm tobacco! Borrowdale farm which is part of the "Midlands Black Rhino Conservancy" is where we settled . This was the most incredible experience, living with such an abundance of wild life ........... of which we became a part of during the school holidays! Due to the "land redistribution policy" we had no option but to move on.
10th November, 2001 saw us arrive in New Zealand with our former lives packed into a suitcase each, ready to start our new lives. Our first three years were spent on the South Island and I nearly froze!!!!!!! A great employment opportunity for my father had us move up to the North Island. I now live on a farm just outside Matamata aka "Hobbiton" (defrosting).
Yep that should sum it up ha!
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Comments (32)
Littlejock
Lovely DOF and perfect details. I like specially how you use the light and the contrast with the white help to see better details in this bug. Hugs and Good day Kai
sharky_
You best pattern this "Paper Studio", it does just fantastic photography. Excellent job my friend. Aloha
Zacko
Amazing quality in this shot. You can see every nasty detail, lol. Love the studio set-up as well with the white background. Very classy. You didnt kill it first did you? Have an awesome evening Kai! #:o)
stuart83
I wouldn't say Beauty, but each to their own, great setup, capture, super macro Stuart
Cosme..D..Churruca
Excellent pic !
Gora
Amazing shot, great contrast with the black &against the white infinite curve. Sharp detailed capture too, awesome job, well done Kai.
natalieb
Beauty? I think the bug itself is not the beauty, but the way you captured it is amazing. Perfect!
Loloe
I love your paper studio! Great macro ! Bravo Kai!!!
BorisB
Excellent work, amazing!!
Laelia
Perfect choice of dark framing for that pic ! Agree with natalieb and Gora, that's a great shot. q:)
marybelgium
beautiful work !
Margana
Black beauty?LMAO!I guess 'beauty' truly is in the eyes of the beholder...Awesome capture,Kai.I love your paper studio.It shows your 'model' off so very well.Just remember not to overfeed her.The camera adds 5 pounds you know,lol...JK.Mucho congrats on this wonderful macro.Hope you have a fabulous week.-M :^)
lior
Excellent macro!
WarpedHalo
There's nothing wrong with a "paper studio" and because of the whiteness of the background - you've captured the lovely shadows, DOF and the bug really stands out. I think I love the eyes the most in here - so yes its a "black beauty" ... its a pretty lil thing although I wouldn't want it to be near me smile So, lovely photo here! Cheers, Tina.
tizjezzme
Oh, I love this one. The black and whiteness of it. Awesome macro... glad you posted. :)
MrsLubner
Great clarity. He looks a bit under the weather though, as if he is not going to be moving any time soon. Nice presentation too!
creanum
great capture
Onslow
Hey I like the macro style of a bug on a white background - superb photography. I don't reckon this black beauty is gonna win the Grand National though :P
TwoPynts
He looks a little sleepy. ;'] I'm with Richard...and nice clean style.
_Guffi_
I love those "bug on paper" shots, so stylish. This one is no exception. Great detail, super shot!
Enmos
Stunning capture, the paper studio rocks !! lol Fantastic work buddy !! :)
Valerie-Ducom
woww, very beautiful picture and excellent composition!!! Good day :)
odie
Holy Cow, I mean FLY!! That is so crystal clear~! Nice job. :0)
jocko500
real clear looking
Chaos911
wow, what a super super work!!!! excellently done!!! :)
BertDes
Strange bug. Superb macro.
busi2ness
Stunning in high key, great presentation and detail of the body.
mermaid
love the presentation and a stunning macro!
wind_rider
Great Shot Kai, well presented in the true tradition of good artists, striking effect ;)
Flannelman
Clean and creative. ;-)