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19-SEP-2010 Christine Hanrahan

Female mosquito having a meal

There were several of these very beautiful mosquitoes around, last fall in a west end wetland area. I photographed one having a meal on my arm, and when one landed on Stephen, he obligingly allowed her feed while I photographed. I think this is a really beautiful insect. Look at those long golden legs, and the hints of blue and gold on her thorax.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/160s f/2.8 at 5.0mm iso100 hide exif
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Date/Time19-Sep-2010 16:18:28
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SX20 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length5 mm
Exposure Time1/160 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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slhoornstra02-Mar-2011 02:29
A remarkable capture of such a tiny creature, thanks to the victim for offering a meal. V
Cindi Smith01-Mar-2011 21:20
I've done that too letting them bite me. Anything for a good pic! :)
Carl Carbone01-Mar-2011 20:28
Beautiful, yes, but I wish they liked wildlife more than me! V
Margot W01-Mar-2011 17:07
I do not share your enthusiasm with mosquitoes christine.
I cower when I hear them around.
You are the Queen of Point and Shoot.
Blandine Mangin01-Mar-2011 16:14
very beautiful macro ! v
globalgadabout01-Mar-2011 16:11
great skills to get this fantastic shot...she is a little beauty...this might make a good symbol for the Income Tax Department...V
Graeme01-Mar-2011 09:51
Amazing details Christine, a one handed capture is amazing in details.BV!
Stephanie01-Mar-2011 08:17
Awesome photo Christine!!! And to think you accomplished this with a P&S ~ amazing! BV
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