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Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 03 Apr 2020 19:57
by Grischa
While stuck at home the backyard is almost the only place to take pictures outdoors. Although it's not strictly forbidden to leave the house here in Hamburg. Here are some bugs enjoying the sun while its getting warmer.
E-M10 II, 14-42 3.5 at 42mm, ISO 200, f 16, 1/40sec , -1ev
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Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 04 Apr 2020 11:04
by Rob Trek
Nature is amazing. I love the pattern on their back. Any idea what kind of bug that is?
Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 04 Apr 2020 13:10
by Grischa
That are fire bugs (Pyrrhocoris apterus) according to Wikipedia. In German they are called Feuerwanze. So it's almost the same name.
Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 15:32
by MagRat Garlic
Wow, Grischa,
What a great find, and a superb subject for macro photography. Are there any more pictures in this series? It'd be great to see them and, maybe, you could have a play with post processing to see what's possible?
Rick & MagRat
Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 09 Apr 2020 17:21
by Grischa
Thanks Rick & MagRat.
Yes there are some more pictures. I will see if there are any that are worth showing.
In post I did some cropping, colour adjustment and lighten up some shadows. I am a real beginner in raw processing. Working with darktable and I have to learn the software. I'm in the trial and error phase.
Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 16 Apr 2020 16:17
by Lemonhawk
Similar to Boxelder tree bugs here in the USA. Similar red makings but very plain compared to yours. Yours are much more colorful. You might try a macro photo, Robin would love it!
Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 17 Apr 2020 21:34
by PaulPausescu
Here some macro of the same bugs, but in Romania
) They were fighting over some food, one of them eventually won, and started to eat.
All photos taken with OM E-M10 mark II + olympus 60mm f2.8 macro lens:
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Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 17 Apr 2020 22:54
by Lemonhawk
Thanks for the Macro's!
Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 18 Apr 2020 09:36
by PaulPausescu
Lemonhawk wrote: ↑17 Apr 2020 22:54
Thanks for the Macro's!
No worries, my pleasure!
Re: Some traffic in the backyard
Posted: 19 Apr 2020 09:19
by Grischa
PaulPausescu wrote: ↑17 Apr 2020 21:34
Here some macro of the same bugs, but in Romania
) They were fighting over some food, one of them eventually won, and started to eat.
All photos taken with OM E-M10 mark II + olympus 60mm f2.8 macro lens:
Great shots Paul!
I tried it myself. I don't have a macro lens. So I used the 14-42mm kit lens with a 16mm extension tube. That costs some light and these bugs are almost constantly moving. Couldn't stop down further. So this one came out. Shot with E-M10 II @ 42mm, f 6.3, 1/60th, ISO 200:
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