Another Bug!

[batman44]

Found this very cool bug while taking pictures of my just bloomed Lily! I think I'm really leaning towards saving up for a macro lens now! Pictures like this make me really wish I had one to get in close and sharp!!
Think this macro stuff is addicting though! Better start saving now!

[Dave Humphries]

Now that's what I call a fluffy bug!

Has it collected that stuff, or is it part of the bug?

Weird Kori, really weird.

Cheers, Dave

[Keith]

Great picture, very strange little beastie though!

[batman44]

Dave:
That's what the bug looks like! White and fluffy!
Yes....very weird!!!!
I seem to have this thing when taking pictures that bugs appear on them! Hmmmmm......

Crusty:
Thank you! Like I said...weird!

[Vandenberg]

looks like its on fire

[CNelson]

Nice shot...could it be a bug in sheep's clothing?

Chuck

[Geoff F]

You have managed a crisp image there, and with difficult exposure settings to contend with.

It is a good example of insect camouflage which would be hard to detect on a white flower; and it looks too strange to be eaten.

When you do get a macro lens, make sure it is big enough for insect use. 150 mm is popular but I use 180 mm and still want more! And then there is the tripod, etc. Plus a load of reference books to identify all those little critters.

And then there is all that time spent looking for the best sites.

[batman44]

Nice shot...could it be a bug in sheep's clothing?

Chuck

Funny - the white furry stuff is weird! Never seen a bug like this before!

[batman44]

You have managed a crisp image there, and with difficult exposure settings to contend with.

It is a good example of insect camouflage which would be hard to detect on a white flower; and it looks too strange to be eaten.

When you do get a macro lens, make sure it is big enough for insect use. 150 mm is popular but I use 180 mm and still want more! And then there is the tripod, etc. Plus a load of reference books to identify all those little critters.

And then there is all that time spent looking for the best sites.

Thank you! I have the tripod.... one down! We always seem to want more than what we have! I really thought I would be content with my "beginners" camera, but now I am wishing I would have bought a step up.... I honestly didn't think I would get so hooked on taking pictures - it's fun to learn and a great feeling to get compliments on them too!
I think I will be saving up for a few months yet.... they seem to be a little steep in price!

[GillR]

That's one strange bug! Lovely image.