Tiny Caterpillar - 2 views by Leeco

Photography • Insects • posted on Jun 19, 2008

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Nikon 7900 pocket camera - hand held image. Another very small caterpillar I have been unable to ID. The images are neither high quality nor particularly artistic but hopefully they may be of interest to some. I am learning first hand why it can be so difficult to ID caterpillars, lol. Some change colors as many as four or five times between when they hatch out and when they form a chrysalis. I have fourteen IO Moth caterpillars in a 5 gallon fish tank at the moment. About 3 weeks ago, I found a clutch of insect eggs and brought them inside. I had no idea what they were. They have now hatched and I have been feeding the caterpillars for a couple of weeks. Each time they molt, they have a different appearance. I am putting together a series of image that show the egg to Moth transformations as each event occurs. I will post it when all is complete. I am also putting together a collection of my images for a show. A local Regional Arts Council has offered to include me in an upcoming exhibit. My images will be on display and offered for sale along with the works of two other "artists" for over a month at the end of this year. It will be quite an interesting endeavor for several reasons. 1. I have never seen any of my images other than on my monitor, lol. 2. Despite the kind words of the good folks who comment on my postings here at RR, I have serious doubts as to the real quality of my images. They are better than snapshots but they are taken with a point and shoot camera and I am at best, just a tenacious amateur. 3. I now have to get somewhat familiar with a lot of details concerning presentation, printing, and matting, lol. Not the most exciting part of the experience but one that is essential if I have any intentions of doing more than posting images online. All in all, I am a bit hyped about the show. I have had to face my first difficulty already - How to decide which pics to include, lol. The Arts Council suggested that I submit about 30 images but I am having a hard time narrowing the choice down to which 30. I have hemmed and hawed for several days now and seem stuck at about 50 I really want to include, lol. I have to see how some printed samples look before I can make any final decisions. I will update the progress on the show as info becomes finalized. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (12)

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Kyms_Cave

1:10AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

I love your macro shots..and this one is beautiful..congratulations I am sure your images will be a big hit no matter which you choose to display...looking forward to the updates...Hugs..k

MrsLubner

1:21AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

Lee, I think you are like any true talented artist...you sent your standards for yourself higher than is realistic anI'm exd you also don't have the confidence to understand that you are dang good and deserve the spotlight. I find 99% of your shots better than any I've seen of he same subject and I do a lot of research that takes to me many insect macros. Yours are as good as any I've seen anywhere. I'm excited for you and I hope you do well so I can say I am a friend of a great macro artist. :-) This is a fantastic shot. you have the talent!

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Tanglimara

1:25AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

Fabulous macro photography, shows off the detail in such small creatures. Tony :-)

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flora-crassella

1:57AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

...wunderbare Raupen-Aufnahmen! Ich freue mich sehr darüber, diese Tierchen zu sehen!

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durleybeachbum

3:48AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

Marvellous news, Lee! You deserve recognition for your talent and interest. The worries that you have, and PJ refers to, are famously called 'Divine Discontent', and an absence of these feelings probably could be a danger sign in a creative person. I look forward to the series of egg to moth!

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GBCalls

5:23AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

Excellent cataloging photos. Well done my friend.

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JeffG7BRJ

7:39AM | Thu, 19 June 2008

I can only echo what PJ has already said Lee, I have mentioned in the past at the quality that you squeeze out of that Nikon 7900, and that you should pick a couple out and send them to Nikon as a testament to what can be achieved with a pocket camera. Mention the exhibition of your works to, you never know what may come of it. As far as I can see the Regional Arts Council are onto a winner, and I wish you all the very best. Who will decide the prices for the images that are up for sale? You are a very modest man and I do seriously hope that you do not undersell yourself. You know what Lee, I'm as excited as you are, maybe more. I too look forward to the showing of the moth pictures from egg to moth. As for these two shots, again you label them mediocre, for the camera you are using these shots have fantastic detail in them. OK you haven't got your fingerprint in focus on this but the tiny caterpillar is. I would love to see what you could achieve with a dedicated macro lens on a dslr. You already put to shame some macro photographers, myself included. These two shots although not your best are still very good, just have some faith in yourself and go for it. Excellent work. Bravo!!!!!

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