Scarab beetle ( Dichelonyx sp.) by larose forest photos


23-MAY-2011	Christine Hanrahan

These scarab beetles are fairly common at this time of year and are often relatively cooperative.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/125s f/3.5 at 5.0mm iso100 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto

Doug Cruden		26-May-2011 20:08
'Relatively cooperative'...LOL, another super close-up Christine - I do like seeing Nature through your lens :o)

Torben Jorgensen		26-May-2011 15:43
You've been very close here. Excellent macro. V

Patrick Goossens		26-May-2011 14:49
They are indeed marvellous models. They allow you to come very close.

globalgadabout		26-May-2011 13:57
excellent shot..a spikey fellow with subtle colouring...V

Colin Storey		26-May-2011 10:30
Stunning macro work, wonderful colours. v

Guest		26-May-2011 09:36
Nice POV.

Stephanie		26-May-2011 09:02
Amazing macro! Check out those pincers! BV

Margot W		26-May-2011 03:46
I think he is smiling for your camera Christine. Great shot.

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