Macro Beetle

[Photobiologist]

I found this beetle laying on his back waving his legs in the air & temporarily captured him and subjugated him to modeling... He was about as big as my thumb.

I collected a couple of big sycamore leaves & got everything set up...

If you have ever wondered how these guys can climb on almost anything - take a look at the feet on this guy! I like his "fur" too...

Nikon D70, Lester A. Dine 105 mm macro, f/32!, 6 seconds, ISO 200, two artificial lights (one on outside right of light tent & one held just to the left & above the lens), full frame.

[mrsisu]

very sharp and well lit. Can't believe he stayed still for 6 seconds!

[Photobiologist]

He did get to sit in his jar in the cooler while I got the shot set up...he was released in our flower bed and crawled away...

[rpk717]

Hey Robert, very interesting shot. A hairy bug, who would have knew!:eek:

[wetbelly]

I meant to reply on this back when you first posted it, but the nightmares it gave me kept getting in the way. :D I love the detail you captured! This is a great shot.