Warning: Gratuitous fly porn inside!

[Warwitch]

Been shooting a lot of critter macros lately. Thought Id share some of the better ones.


Two Green-blue Long-legged flies (Condylostylus) makin' Maggots! :p
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4096/4827266392_826d72f269.jpg

An Orchard spider (Leucauge venusta) having lunch.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4081/4824733321_80feda2536.jpg

A very large female gardenSpider (Argiope aurantia). She was at least 6" across.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4830842485_45b6e3e24f.jpg

Blue-green Citrus Root Weevil (Pachnaeus litus) on a rose bloom.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4831457780_e0be845e7e.jpg

I have yet to identify this leafhopper as of yet. Pretty sweet colors though.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4079/4819875500_ffc362cc98.jpg

Female Blue Dasher dragonfly (Pachydiplax longipennis) ..... try to contain youself children. :rolleyes:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4137/4819875906_76ab41bba3.jpg

[WUNDERWAFFEN]

lol. The photos look great, especially the spiders. I probably would have tried squashed the flies or catch them to drop in some spiders web & then shoot the outcome.

[KC]

Beautiful picks.
Beauty all around us if one just looks for it.

[Warwitch]

Thanks!

Here is another long-legged fly snacking on an even smaller white fly.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/4838736607_7635f9bbd7.jpg

[Warwitch]

Green Lynx Spider (Peucetia viridans)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/4842229722_07fb3d3c15.jpg

[MANN]

amazing. what setup are you using?

[Warwitch]

amazing. what setup are you using?


Thanks man(n). :p

Nikon D300s/Micro-Nikkor 105mm 2.8G ED IF AF-S VR / Nikon 4804 R1 macro light kit / SB-600

Looks like this (but not on a D3)

http://www.bhophoto.com/images/camera-gear/r1c1.jpg

[C_losjoker]

some great color ideas for ano.

[Warwitch]

Here is another crazy one. This is an Australian garden orb weaver (Eriophora ravilla). Less than 1/2" across.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4113/4847003548_f13f1de831.jpg

And a Leaf footed bug (species TBD)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4105/4847540464_96c472b153.jpg

[Warwitch]

Some more recent stuff.


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4846384461_c283ba349a.jpg

Striped Blue (Leptotes marina)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4127/4847003374_8fc4c9e25f.jpg

An absurdly tiny flower-inhabiting crab spider (species TBD) chowing down on an ant.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4882801219_7d6ecefef4_z.jpg

[questionful]

These are amazing man! Where are you taking these?

[Warwitch]

These are amazing man! Where are you taking these?


Thanks man.

Pics are from all over. I live in Florida. You know how many bugs there are here?

[Ratt]

Awesome pics! :headbang:

[Phantom_Mag]

Moar Please!

[Warwitch]

Another yellow garden spider.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/4836058562_be0197780f_z.jpg



Another green lynx spider.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4092/4841260191_26364c1596_z.jpg

[Mongoose]

Your shots look great.. wish would you stumble across a Black Widow :D prolly not gonna happen in FLA.

Your Very Talented . Thanks for sharing them with us :cheers:

[going_home]

Your shots look great.. wish would you stumble across a Black Widow :D prolly not gonna happen in FLA.

Your Very Talented . Thanks for sharing them with us :cheers:
On the contrary, we have plenty of widow spiders in Florida. They like to hide in holes and old wood piles and such. ;)

[Warwitch]

Ya, we have black, white and brown widows here. I havent come across any lately. But have no doubt that when I do Ill get some shots. :argh:

[Mongoose]

Ya, we have black, white and brown widows here. I havent come across any lately. But have no doubt that when I do Ill get some shots. :argh:

Very nice.....cant wait to see them

[going_home]

Ya, we have black, white and brown widows here. I havent come across any lately. But have no doubt that when I do Ill get some shots. :argh:

They like to hide outside under things that havent been moved in a while like old piles of wood or fence posts. And sheds and barns with not much traffic. In holes around things like water pump sheds. Mostly in very rural settings, not too much in urban areas.
Just like the scorpions, they like wood piles too.
I got stung by a scorpion about 30 years ago on the little toe.
Felt like some one was putting a lit cigarette out on me.
You wouldnt think those little bitty things would do that but they pack a punch for as small as they are.

:ninja:

[Warwitch]

Leaf beetle (Bassareus brunnipes)

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4123/4888785583_c3f2ba97f4_z.jpg

[Warwitch]

Woot! Got a little time out in the yard today. Summer has been really productive.



Broad nosed beetle (Ophryastes varius) almost has a skull on his shell!
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4099/4904917589_96a276b179_z.jpg


Leaf Footed Bug (Leptoglossus phyllopus) profile.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4120/4904917727_b094e51493_z.jpg

[Warwitch]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4904681195_f832f63782_z.jpg

Oops, wonder how that got in there. :D

Ok, back to business....

Primitive carrion beetle (species TBD)
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4093/4905516993_078a9fa0a2_z.jpg

[zondo]

Ya, we have black, white and brown widows here. I havent come across any lately. But have no doubt that when I do Ill get some shots. :argh:

I haven't seen a black widow since my first week here, but I think it's because we brought it from SoCal. They are all over San Diego, urban or otherwise...

[Warwitch]

I had the coolest otter encounter this afternoon! I was driving home for lunch and I noticed some activity by a spillway I passed. So I quick whipped a U-turn, threw it into park, grabbed my camera and made way to the canal bank. When they first noticed me they were a little wary. But after about 2 minutes of my coaxing they came right up! Im quite certain they would have taken fish from my hand. There was one adult and two "teenagers".

SOOC baby.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4080/4927019956_2043ab5da4_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4118/4927018938_0dacdf7b6d_z.jpg

[Warwitch]

Summertime cicada.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4076/4932601353_2cf2ee223a_z.jpg

[Bolter]

Best thread for a LONG time! Awesome pics man!

[Warwitch]

Best thread for a LONG time! Awesome pics man!


Thank you, I appreciate it. :)

A couple from last week. Been messing with my strobes a lot.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4122/4935397189_549d7f5a46_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4139/4938946393_82aaefd790_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4129/4946429124_fb24329980_z.jpg

Thanks again for looking!

[MANN]

how do you get some of these bugs to stay still? quick/quiet?

[Warwitch]

how do you get some of these bugs to stay still? quick/quiet?


I threaten them. :argh:

Seriously though, I dont. Just like any other kind of hunting it takes patience. A calm, steady approach. Dont cast shadows on them (they bolt.) Did I mention patience? Oh, and persistance. Ive spent maaaaaaaaaany soggy, unproductive hours getting eaten up by mosquitos, chiggers, gnats, fire ants, horse flys, etc.... And yet, I still find they bother me less than people. :rolleyes:

[MANN]

I still find they bother me less than people. :rolleyes:
:rofl:

You are very good at it. I wish my photography skills were half as good as what you have shown.

[Warwitch]

:rofl:

You are very good at it. I wish my photography skills were half as good as what you have shown.


Well, again I appreciate that. Im definitely dedicating every waking moment to it. Still waiting for the phone to ring with Nat Geo on the other end. : pray : (metaphoricly speaking of course.)

Crap... I cant type. Im wasted. :rofl:

[Warwitch]

Messing with soap film.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4961811444_1777e604e9_z.jpg

[Ratt]

Messing with soap film.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4961811444_1777e604e9_z.jpg

THAT is BEAUTIFUL!!! Now, if I can just get someone to anodize my emag to look like that...

[Warwitch]

Well, technically I guess that would be "Aurora" ano. :rolleyes:

Edit: you know, thats what I love about macro. This is going on every time you wash the dishes or your hands. We just overlook so much cool stuff because its tiny.

[maniacmechanic]

Messing with soap film.
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4106/4961811444_1777e604e9_z.jpg

hey I saw that a few times , years ago ; lookin at a stop light !!

[Warwitch]

lol, lay off the mushroom soup Hank. :p

Mah dog.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4091/4969789700_3c4fecd612_z.jpg

Ooo, she wants da' apple!

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4151/4969789428_90ff1a5b7b.jpg

[Warwitch]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4110/4983128890_ec1bca39f3_z.jpg

[Warwitch]

Great blue heron stalking bait this morning.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4126/5039330846_e51d6b135a_z.jpg

[Warwitch]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4086/5067587717_8d16e044c5_z.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4154/5065727673_248e643223_z.jpg


http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4130/5066340774_3e916d0753_z.jpg

[Bolter]

I took one today :)

http://i16.photobucket.com/albums/b44/Bolter77/IMG00161-20101010-1129.jpg

actually just took it on my phone, but looks ok :)

Green Shield bug, possibly Palomena Prasina or Palomena Viridissima?

[Warwitch]

That is pretty good for a phone. No idea on the ID without a confirmation. So many of the shield bugs are really close in appearance.

One from the side lot.

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4131/5068380217_89e71365d0_z.jpg

[kumijia]

Awesome. Do you sell or frame any of your shots?

[Warwitch]

Thread resurrection! :ninja:

I wish I had a little more time to be on the boards. I miss it here. Some randoms from my time away.



http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4003/5078849468_7525a3b8a4.jpg

http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3053/5778289769_b073e0f308.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5067/5644884196_721a08dfda.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2264/5795616206_e8dc20392b.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2773/5864924370_cc683e692b.jpg

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5236/5802541780_190ef5d660.jpg

http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2774/5865061154_59d0c1f674.jpg

[dahoeb]

Man, my eyes havent enjoyed a thread this much in awhile! You've got some elite skill there, thanks for posting!

[Warwitch]

Thank you kindly, sir. :cheers:

[BTAutoMag]

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4133/4846384461_c283ba349a.jpg



This stuff is pure awesome... please post a link to a high res large pic of this one. its gonna be my wallpaper!

[Warwitch]

This stuff is pure awesome... please post a link to a high res large pic of this one. its gonna be my wallpaper!

Pm me your email and ill send it to you. I don't post full res images to the net.

[BTAutoMag]

you have a pm :D

[Warwitch]

Epic sunset on the way home tonight.

http://simonrivers.zenfolio.com/img/v24/p847272982-4.jpg

[Warwitch]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/5948552257_514497d79f_z.jpg

[maniacmechanic]

are you sellin any of this stuff ???

[BTAutoMag]

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6014/5948552257_514497d79f_z.jpg

darn you and your pictures of awesome

[Warwitch]

Thanks BT.


are you sellin any of this stuff ???


Some stuff locally. I havent set up print ordering for visitors on my website yet. If there is an image you want a print of lmk. Ill give you the "family" price. :cheers:

[Warwitch]

Gray Wall Jumper (Menemerus bivittatus)
http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5188/5889002840_123131390a.jpg


Twinflagged Jumping Spider (Anasaitis canosa)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2721/5832925405_bdd600b919.jpg


Brown Widow (Latrodectus geometricus)
http://farm3.static.flickr.com/2546/5819622199_0a93e669d0.jpg


Sweet dreams everyone! :p

[Warwitch]

Great skies this time of year.

http://simonrivers.zenfolio.com/img/v33/p198170793-4.jpg

[BTAutoMag]

Great skies this time of year.

http://simonrivers.zenfolio.com/img/v33/p198170793-4.jpg

THAT ONE! that one's better, email THAT ONE to me, lol! :dance:

[Warwitch]

Check yer mail. ;)

[Warwitch]

Wifey @ 34 weeks. Twins inside!

http://farm7.static.flickr.com/6133/6043448065_9fea2e785a_z.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6043448065/)
Twins inside! (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6043448065/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr

[Ando]

Congrats brother. Here's hoping you have a boy and girl. Get it over with in one shot :D

[Warwitch]

Congrats brother. Here's hoping you have a boy and girl. Get it over with in one shot :D


I only make boys. :headbang:

[Warwitch]

Still shooting when I can find the time.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6086/6059852340_a760e7bf76.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6059852340/)
NIK_6625 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6059852340/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6163/6174552405_7e9ccf126d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6174552405/)
Wally (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6174552405/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6060/6348093161_97c290da35.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6348093161/)
NIK-7072 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6348093161/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/6394685399_99b8562414.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6394685399/)
NIK-7111 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6394685399/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr

[GaryWV]

Still shooting when I can find the time.

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6086/6059852340_a760e7bf76.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6059852340/)
NIK_6625 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6059852340/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6163/6174552405_7e9ccf126d.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6174552405/)
Wally (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6174552405/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr
Oo

http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6060/6348093161_97c290da35.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6348093161/)
NIK-7072 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6348093161/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr


http://farm7.staticflickr.com/6049/6394685399_99b8562414.jpg (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6394685399/)
NIK-7111 (http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/6394685399/) by Simon Rivers Photography (http://www.flickr.com/people/eclipsephotographyllc/), on Flickr

Say I wanted to take pictures similar in quality to these, what type of equipment and cost am I looking at? I'm fresh out of a battle with substance abuse and I really need to put my energy into something positive. Photography has always interested me, but to the newcomer its all so confusing.

[Warwitch]

Photography is like any other hobby that requires gear. It will cost you every dime you can spare. :ninja: That being said, you can realisticly get started for >$1,000.

[Smoothice]

Epic sunset on the way home tonight.

http://simonrivers.zenfolio.com/img/v24/p847272982-4.jpg


http://simonrivers.zenfolio.com/img/v33/p198170793-4.jpg



These are incredible!

I'm looking to decorate my pool room. Was going to go with dogs playing pool paintings. Considering these now instead. I'll ponder that before asking.

:hail:

[Warwitch]

Thank you kindly! :)

Any AO'ers that want a print of any of my images can PM me. Ill be glad to send you a printable file.

That bottom sunset is a super-huge, 9 frame pano. It would probably print up to 6'.

[AutoFiend]

I threaten them. :argh:

Seriously though, I dont. Just like any other kind of hunting it takes patience. A calm, steady approach. Dont cast shadows on them (they bolt.) Did I mention patience? Oh, and persistance. Ive spent maaaaaaaaaany soggy, unproductive hours getting eaten up by mosquitos, chiggers, gnats, fire ants, horse flys, etc.... And yet, I still find they bother me less than people. :rolleyes:


lol thats awesome. Still you hear about those guys who spend 3+ months in a tree top for one shot of a rare bird or something and you wonder how in the hell they have the patience for it. You've gotta be more zen than a buddhist monk.

incredible pictures man!

[Warwitch]

:ninja:

<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/7766924860/" title="NIK_8439 by Simon Rivers Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8423/7766924860_ee72a93255_z.jpg" width="380" height="640" alt="NIK_8439"></a>


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/7811017702/" title="NIK_8525 by Simon Rivers Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8442/7811017702_23eefe9a8f_z.jpg" width="640" height="480" alt="NIK_8525"></a>


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/7922590534/" title="NIK_8630 by Simon Rivers Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8449/7922590534_153241ed1d_z.jpg" width="427" height="640" alt="NIK_8630"></a>


<a href="http://www.flickr.com/photos/eclipsephotographyllc/7976607646/" title="Untitled color by Simon Rivers Photography, on Flickr"><img src="http://farm9.staticflickr.com/8450/7976607646_f911e61f93_z.jpg" width="640" height="425" alt="Untitled color"></a>