Meloë on Pulsatilla.

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• goldyrs (11497)
• [2008-03-21 5:02]

Wow!Peter!
I wonder when i'll reach this kind of perfection!Very well done on this very aesthetic presentation!
Thanks and a Happy Easter!
Goldy

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• anel (40574)
• [2008-03-21 5:03]
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Lieber Peter,
Dass der Oelkäfer so niedlich aussehen kann, hätte ich nicht gedacht! Mir gefällt diese Bild so gut, dass ich es sicher zu meinen Favoriten zählen werde. Schönste feine Farben, super Komposition. (Ich hab gerade 5 Minuten, mein Sohn schaut sich Nachrichten an).
Nochmals fröhliche Ostern
Anne

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• lousat (65489)
• [2008-03-21 5:19]

Hi Peter,a great spectacle! Wonderfull quality of pic,perfect sharpenss ,i like a lot the colours of flower and the impressive details of the insect,my best compliments for this nature's artwork,have a good Easter,Luciano

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• ellis49 (2254)
• [2008-03-21 5:20]

Hi Peter,
it is great to see the spring has arrived to Austria, here we are back to the winter again, lot of wet snow the last days.
Very fine close-up with lovely colours and the exposure and sharpness are spot on.
Well done.
Glad Påsk, Happy Eastern.

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• uleko (10940)
• [2008-03-21 5:20]

Hello Peter,
What a splendid capture of the Oil Beetle on a Pasque flower! I wonder what it's doing there? Excellent POV and very sharp details of this interesting beetle. I like the focus on the strange antennae! Beautiful flower too in lovely colours.
TFS and Happy Easter vacation! Ulla

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• cicindela (9226)
• [2008-03-21 5:35]

Gutten Tag Peter!
This is amazing picture! I read a lot about behaviour of this species but never saw in the wild how "it works"! This is the first picture of Meloe on the plant I have seen! And moreover it is very good image, with sharp details, beautiful light and colours. Nothing to add! :>
All the best and Happy Easter Holiday!
Radomir

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• ramthakur (56953)
• [2008-03-21 6:03]

What a fine capture of the Oil Beetle clambering over a pretty flower, Peter!
Amazing focus on the subject. The antennae of this insect look so interesting.
The image is a collage of charming colours.
Thanks and regards.
Ram

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• Art_R (3892)
• [2008-03-21 6:15]

Hi Peter , this is a beautifully artistic photo great job. TFS

Happy Easter

Art

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• joey (24909)
• [2008-03-21 6:21]

Excellent capture of this Oil Beetle!
The flower it's on is very pretty and adds a splash of colour to the photo.
Great clarity and detail.
Superb composition.
The chewed part of the petal adds great interest.
Well done Peter,

Joe

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• eqshannon (31141)
• [2008-03-21 6:37]

Black, yellow and violet/blue.....a fine combination of colours for spring Peter. It is a worthy image, showing off your talents in a good way for sharing with others. I also wish you a good weekend in Europe....
Peace be with you..
Bob

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• lgfoto (1536)
• [2008-03-21 9:12]

Great sharp pic with great visibility of every single detail and nice colour harmony Peter.TFS
and Happy Easter also to you.

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• Alex99 (23735)
• [2008-03-21 10:16]

Hi Peter.
Once more brilliant shot from you. Simply amazing reflection of the cute insect and so amazing flower. Both are reproduction with firm style with plenty details, razor sharpness, stunning colours and skill POV. My best wishes and greetings. I am very glad to see your outstanding shots and get great pleasure from them.
Alexei.

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• fragman (43778)
• [2008-03-21 10:32]

amazingly sharp, TFS (again), Ori

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• PeterZ (49139)
• [2008-03-21 11:31]

Hello Peter,
Wonderful photo in amazing sharpness. Great colours, POV, DOF and composition. Very beautiful natural colours, specially in the flower.
Fröliche Ostern,
Peter

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• vanderschelden (30441)
• [2008-03-21 13:06]

Hello Peter,
An excellent photograph providing excellent light and colors.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• rdfoto (3295)
• [2008-03-21 13:52]

Bonjour Peter
Magnifique composition macro, excellente netteté et couleurs, très beau sujet, félicitations.
Amicalement Robi

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• marcellr (3514)
• [2008-03-21 14:36]

Ciao Peter,
ancora una magnifica foto, piena di luce e colore, come nel tuo inconfondibile stile.
Mi piace molto l'ottima messa a fuoco sulle antenne, dalla caratteristica forma in questa specie.
Buona Pasqua,
Marcello

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• jignasi (27917)
• [2008-03-21 15:16]

Preciosa toma Peter. Destacan en primer lugar unos colores contrastados, elegantes y de gran belleza cromática. La profundidad es grande por lo que puede apreciarse en foco todo el insecto y gran parte de la flor. Buena luz y encuadre.
Bello conjunto.
Saludos: Josep Ignasi Tejedor

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-03-21 16:11]

Hello Peter,
Missing your shot for a while now and is delighted to see you active once again!
a super macro in such closeness, just awesome!
perfection in every corner with sharpness, good colour and details
many thanks for sharing and friendship
greeting to you from NZ
Tony

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• mariki (9477)
• [2008-03-22 0:28]

Hello Peter,

Excellent composition. Very good POV and DOF. Excellent sharpness. Lighting and colours are wonderful.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• Argus (50626)
• [2008-03-22 3:02]

What a marvellous capture of an Oil Beetle, Peter,
Apart from the fine sharpness and lighting, I very much like the composition on the Pasque flower and how well it contrasts with it. I also like the POV that shows the features of this remarkable beetle in an excellent way.
Thanks for sharing this fine image and have a nice Easter my friend.
Ivan

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• batu (16383)
• [2008-03-22 11:10]

Guten Abend Peter,
tolles Licht und eine gut eingefangene Szene: Der Käfer schaut über den 'Tellerrand'. Der Fokus liegt exakt auf dem Käfer - aber der ist kein einfaches 'fotografisches' Objekt. Die Fühler sind scharf zu sehen, auch die Oberflächenstruktur von Thorax und Elytren. Trotzdem hat man bei diesen glänzend schwarzen Tierchen immer den Eindruck als hätte man sie nicht ganz scharf erwischt (ich habe da etliche Bilder von Geotrupes-Arten ... scharf, aber sie sehen nicht so aus).
Einen schönen Abend noch and ebenso solche Feiertage wünscht dir,
Peter
P.S. Ich bin derzeit 'überbeschäftigt' und sehne mich nach ruhigen Sommertagen in den Bergen.

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• angela926 (3083)
• [2008-03-22 16:03]

Hello Peter,
WOW! excellent close up, superb sharpness and details, nice colors and very good composition.
Angela

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• Ena (2454)
• [2008-03-23 2:15]

Hi Peter,
Nice close-up,
Nice colors!
TFS
Ena

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• flashpoint (28008)
• [2008-03-23 6:12]

hello Peter,
nice capture of Meloe
great sharpness and pose
some days does also I posted the same insect
have a happy Easter
sERGIO

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• SkyF (8073)
• [2008-03-24 6:19]

Hallo Peter,
eine sehr schoene Markoaufnahme mit herrlichen Farben. Wirklich interessant wie weit bei euch der Fruehling schon eingekehrt ist, waerend hier noch der Schnee liegt.
Super Farben und 1A Schaerfe, und das Bild ist wunderbar gestalted.
Gruss..Sky

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• jmp (8415)
• [2008-03-24 14:23]

Hi Peter,
Great to see Pulsatilla's lower side and interesting to know about this weird insect with its stinking oil. A very good, eye-catching composition, with excellent colours and details.
TFS and best regards,
José M.

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• marhowie (486)
• [2008-03-27 5:47]

Hi Peter,
Both shots are great - Nice exposure with great details seen in the black of the beetle. Excellent notes and even a link on this beautiful flower!
Dr. Jorg sounds like my kind of guy - He knows how important a bugs eye view is ;}
Howard

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• Tobias__Ortmann (681)
• [2008-04-07 6:55]

Hi peter
ein sehr schönes neues Bild
gute Farben perfekte schärfe und auch die Kompo ist sehr gut
vieleicHT BISSCHEN ÜBERSÄTTIGT aber
sehr schöänes Bild
grüße Toba

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• meyerd (7531)
• [2008-04-07 23:35]

Lieber Peter,
ein Hammerbild! Einfach unglaublich, wie gut Du den Käfer in Szene gesetzt hast und wie Du die Tücken der schwarzen Farbe meisterst. Dazu die interessante Käferart mit der ungewöhnlichen Fortpflanzungsweise. Schon wieder erinnerst Du mich mit einem Bild an meine Jugendzeit: als Student arbeitete ich als Hobby über Cantharidin von Meloiden (Lytta).
Herzlich grüsst
Dieter

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• jonathan_hart (1260)
• [2008-04-08 5:27]

beautiful colours and very good sharpness
interesting POV
regards
jo

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• Juyona (16891)
• [2008-04-09 13:31]

Hola amigo,
interesante pov,
color y suculentos detalles.
hermoso trabajo y workshop...
saludos Peter.

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• magiqa (718)
• [2008-05-15 13:56]

Wonderful photo with the beautiful flower and the insect, so many visible details. Professional!

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• wuta (2142)
• [2008-05-17 11:19]

Hello Peter , What a beautiful close up compositie , beauty flower colours sharpnes details on the beetle , fantastic shot ,tfs Greetings Teunie .

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• mavrik (12)
• [2008-06-11 0:18]
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Dear Peter;

Amazing pictures, they are all great. The Composition, the contrast, the lighting, the amazing clarity in details, all makes your photos fantastic. If you like manipulating your photos by advance softwares then I would have tried to lessen the highlights of the sky in the background, not that its bad right now but its a little distracting.
I think I will show your photos to all these people who are always arguing about their DSLR brands (Canon & Nikon) of which one is better!!! And I always say its the photogrpher and not the camera, thank you for the great photos and proving my point.

Best regards,

Ramin

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• sweet_universe (314)
• [2008-06-25 3:17]

Ciao Peter!
Thanks for your comments. I'm a principiant and I need them to learn how can i do better pics.
I see many of your shots and i like them very much!
This pic is fantastic!