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Something different, underwater pond insects and beetles.

Discussion in 'Macro, Flowers, Insects, and Greenery' started by kramp, Apr 22, 2005.

  1. kramp

    kramp

    976
    Apr 20, 2005
    Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
    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
     
    kramp, Apr 22, 2005
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  2. Chris101

    Chris101

    34,612
    Feb 2, 2005
    Arizona
    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!
     
    Chris101, Apr 22, 2005
    #2
  3. beaucamera

    beaucamera

    5,963
    Mar 11, 2005
    SF Bay Area, California
    Beautiful, Martin! Why don't you tell us how you photographed these marvelous creatures in a 3" dish.

    Virginia
    aka beaucamera
     
    beaucamera, Apr 22, 2005
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  4. kramp

    kramp

    976
    Apr 20, 2005
    Vancouver Island, B.C., Canada
    Thanks Chris and Virginia, tomorrow I will do a little right up on the setup.

    Martin
     
    kramp, Apr 22, 2005
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  5. DMcG

    DMcG

    104
    Mar 14, 2005
    Originally Scotland - now Auckland, NZ
    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.
     
    DMcG, Apr 22, 2005
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  6. Gale

    Gale

    978
    Jan 26, 2005
    Viera Fl
    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.
     
    Gale, Apr 22, 2005
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  7. Leigh

    Leigh

    8,677
    Feb 19, 2005
    Alabama
    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!
     
    Leigh, Apr 22, 2005
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  8. jczinn

    jczinn

    1,196
    Jan 31, 2005
    Brooklyn, NY USA
    creepy but cool! I too would like to see the set-up!
     
    jczinn, Apr 22, 2005
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  9. greyflash

    greyflash Subscribing Member

    33,064
    Jan 29, 2005
    St. George, Utah
    Wow, those are some prehistoric looking creatures. I think I am going to stay out of the water. Nicely done.
     
    greyflash, Apr 22, 2005
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  10. daodang

    daodang

    1,901
    Feb 1, 2005
    Montreal Quebec Canada
    Sharp pictures and interesting subjects. Congrats for a cool project.
     
    daodang, Apr 22, 2005
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  11. PhotoDawg

    PhotoDawg

    2,495
    Jan 25, 2005
    Huntsville, Alabama
    WHOA!! Amazing detail!! :shock: :shock: :shock:
     
    PhotoDawg, Apr 22, 2005
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  12. Bubba

    Bubba

    493
    Apr 12, 2005
    Alabama
    Amazing shots, Martin!
     
    Bubba, Apr 22, 2005
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