The carpenter by jockes

Photography • Macro • posted on Apr 17, 2004

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Description

I don't know the english name for this insect, but directly translated from swedish it would be Carpenter. I know for a fact, that this one is a female, since I managed to catch them in the act of making little Carpenters :-) I only managed to get the one shot of that before the male scooted away. This is shot on a pine tree that fell in a storm last autumn. And this is probably were she will stay, until she is ready to lay her eggs under the bark of this tree. The impressive thing about these bugs, are their antennas. This bug itself is about 2 cm, but its antenna span is about 20 cm...so they give quite an impressive appearance! :-) And as a curiosity...when you pet them :-) they bob their head up and down while wiggeling their antennas making a sound like a squeaky toy :-) I want to thank you who commented on my last picture...and for the ones of you that woundered what kind of equipment I use..here it is... Nikon Coolpix 5700. Raynox snap on macrolens (I think the only shot I have posted, shot with that on is "The last one out" ). A bag of peas. Lots of fun...and patience. Photoshop. Thanks for viewing...all comments are welcome :-)

Comments (22)

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Lalani

6:09PM | Sat, 17 April 2004

Ohh, she's certainly a beaut! Those antennas are impressive.. wonderful shot again =)

logiloglu

7:37PM | Sat, 17 April 2004

a perfect shot. vote !!!!!!!!! #:O) !!!!!

cynlee

11:29PM | Sat, 17 April 2004

wish i could get this kind of clarity & macro! really super shot & perfect dof! he looks pretty neat! ...pet them? yaaaa :]

funkandjazz

1:53AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Wow jockes, this is OUTSTANDING! vote :)

hasexx

2:28AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

excellent macro !!!

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WandM

2:45AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Vote for this fantastic capture. Beautiful animal and i love your story too.

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zulaan

5:27AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Fantastic shot dear jockes ! Perfect !!!! v

Michelle A.

7:53AM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Beautiful portrait! Always impressed by the quality of your images.... and the way that you present to us the beauty of nature. Fabulous!

OldFaithful

4:13PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Wonderful POV and great clarity, combined with excellent use of DOF:) Excellent work:)

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s31415

4:23PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

Superb shot !

unzy

5:45PM | Sun, 18 April 2004

You get the Oscar of best photgraphy for this shot !!!! :):):) Congratulation, this is a marvel ! Thanks for sharing.

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FearaJinx

12:05AM | Mon, 19 April 2004

They at least LOOK friendly! Wonderful macro! :o) I'm still working on trying to get some ants.

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Kanq

3:56AM | Mon, 19 April 2004

Holy cow! Nice... :)

schadtc

11:06AM | Mon, 19 April 2004

Stunning macro! I'm impressed by this little animal and how you captured it with all it's details and this beautiful colors.

Raven_427

2:21PM | Wed, 21 April 2004

Thanks for this wonderful shot and the story behind :)

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danob

12:27AM | Fri, 23 April 2004

Amazing and never seen one!!

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Enmos

4:48AM | Fri, 07 May 2004

Wonderful macro ! What !? :( no more photos from you !? :((( But why ? Im actually very glad you told us that you used a coolpix 5700, because im gonna get me a 8700 :) Ive been a little worried about its macro quality, but now i know i dont have to worry anymore... If you really arent gonna show us anymore of your wonderful shot i want to thank you for what you already showed us !!! Thanks !!

signsofdeath

7:05PM | Fri, 07 May 2004

crispy sharp, love the clarity of this super excellent magnificant macro. Simply the best is all I can say

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