Something different, underwater pond insects and beetles.

kramp · Apr 22, 2005

I made myself a small three inch square aquarium and I go across the street and catch small pond critters and place them in and take there pictures, it can be pretty interesting what you get.

This is one from today a portrait of a Giant Water Bug, he/she was too big for the micro aqaruim so I couldn't get a full body shot.

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One of my favorites a Water Tiger which is the larval stage of the Giant Diving Beetle.

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Diving Beetle.

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Water Boatman

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Martin

Chris101 · Apr 22, 2005

I find pond life to be fascinating, and Martin, you've really put some amazing images together. What a great idea, to make your own pond with clear sides!

I gotta tell you though, that water tiger gives me the creeps!

But the shots are fantastico!

beaucamera · Apr 22, 2005

Beautiful, Martin! Why don't you tell us how you photographed these marvelous creatures in a 3" dish.

Virginia
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kramp · Apr 22, 2005

Thanks Chris and Virginia, tomorrow I will do a little right up on the setup.

Martin

DMcG · Apr 22, 2005

Great shots ! - That multi facet eye is kinda spooky though.

After you put your creatures in, try waiting for 5 or 10 minutes - this should give those air bubbles a chance to be absorbed into the water.

Gale · Apr 22, 2005

Strangeeeeee things you have in your pond. EEEEKKKK I am not going in any body of water :>))

The shots are super though. Vey interesting critters.

Leigh · Apr 22, 2005

Hmmm...I have to say I'm w/Gale on this...No more going swimming in anything other than my pool!!! The shots are fantastic and I'm w/the others, I'd like to know how you did this!

jczinn · Apr 22, 2005

creepy but cool! I too would like to see the set-up!

greyflash · Apr 22, 2005

Wow, those are some prehistoric looking creatures. I think I am going to stay out of the water. Nicely done.

daodang · Apr 22, 2005

Sharp pictures and interesting subjects. Congrats for a cool project.

PhotoDawg · Apr 22, 2005

WHOA!! Amazing detail!! :shock: :shock: :shock:

Bubba · Apr 22, 2005

Amazing shots, Martin!

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Something different, underwater pond insects and beetles.

kramp

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beaucamera

kramp

DMcG

Gale

Leigh

jczinn

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daodang

PhotoDawg

Bubba