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A lucanid beetle in a threatening pose (Coleoptera, Lucanidae, collection specimen, origin & id not yet known)
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 45 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm2 + FE 2.8/90 Macro G OSS; ISO-50, f/3.5, 0.4s, -2.3step, diffused ledlight.
Portrait of a Madagascan ground beetle (Dinoscaris sp., Coleoptera, Carabidae, Scaritini). Collection specimen from Tulear (Madagascar, September 2020).
Studio work with a dry specimen (rehydrated and staged). Focus bracketing, 113 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax). Canon EOS M6 mark II, EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/3.5, 1/6 sec, -1 step, diffused natural light.
Robberfly (Asilidae, Diptera) with a syrphid fly (Syrphidae, Diptera). Both found dead in the greenhouse (Belgium, Boom, June 6, 2020).
Studio work with dead specimens; first cleaned and rehydrated, then staged. Focus bracketing, 83 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Cropped from 4:3 to 3:3
Canon EOS M6 Mark II, EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/4, 1/40 sec, -0.7step, natural diffused light.
A flat and shiny beetle from the Helotidae (Helota vigorsi, Coleoptera, Helotidae). Collection specimen (January 2018, East Java, Mt. Ijen).
Studio work with a dead specimen, it was rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 125 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax). Sony A7Rm3 + Metabones EF to Sony E, Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/4, 1/60, 1 diffused led.
Portrait of a male Giant rhinoceros beetle (5cm, Golofa claviger, Coleoptera, Melolonthidae, Dynastini). Collection specimen from Peru/Satipo (Rio Tambo valley, Huerto Eden, 1400m, August 2020).
Studio work with a dry specimen (rehydrated and staged). Focus bracketing, 24 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax). Canon EOS M6mkII, EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/3.5, 1/20 sec, -1 step, diffused natural light.
A triangular shaped tenebrionid beetle (16mm, Cuphotes sp., Tenebrionidae) mimicking a pleasing fungus beetle Cypherotylus sp. (Erotylidae) from Peru (Loreto, in dry collection since 2012).
Studio work; specimen was rehydrated, cleaned, prepared and posed. Focus stack based on 73 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Sony A6500 + Metabones adapter + Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/6.3 (last one f/8), 1/160s, single diffused flash.
ID thanks to: Fernando Schumann, see fmiudo
Portrait of a large click beetle (5cm, aff. Tetralobus flabellicornis, Elateridae) from Yangambi (DR Congo, November 2013).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 56 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 + FE 2.8/90 Macro G OSS; ISO-100, f/4, 1s, -0.3step, natural light.
Found this Cuckoo wasp in the greenhouse (6-7mm, Chrysis sp., Cuckoo wasp, Chrysidoidea). They never seem to find the way out and die under the glass.
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack based on 79 images Zerene Stacker, slightly cropped. Sony A6500 + Metabones adapter + Canon MP-E 65mm at 2x, ISO-200, f/5.6, -0.3step, 1/20s, diffused natural light.
Find a previous post of these wasps in the 1st comment line
A large weevil (Liparus glabrirostris, 19mm, Coleoptera, Curculionidae), from Ischgl (Austria; collection specimen, preserved in ethanol since 12.07.1993).
Studio work with a dead specimen, it was rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 100 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 + FE 2.8/90mm Macro G OSS; ISO-50, f/3.5, 1/40, -1.7step, 1 diffused daylight led.
A high key experiment with a couple of giraffe necked weevils (ca. 17mm long, Trachelophorus giraffa, Atellabidae, collection specimen, Madagascar, 2015). The males (right) have very long necks and dentate antenna.
Studio work; dry collection specimens were rehydrated, cleaned, prepared and staged on a white bristol card. Towards the back the card bends upwards creating a seamless white background. Tracing paper cylinder was placed closely around the subject; flash from the left; bounced on white bristol card on the right.
Focus stack based on 162 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax), not cropped.
Canon 5Dmkii, Canon MP-E 65mm at 1.5x, ISO-100, f/6.3, 1/100s, tracing paper diffused single flash.
Find a previous post of this species in the first comment line
White dotted chafer (24mm, Stephanorrhina guttata ♀, Cetonidae) found in Kpalimé forest (July 1997, Togo, West Africa; dried collection specimen).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 82 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax). Sony A7Rm2, metabones adapter, Canon EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-50, f/4, 1/160s, diffused flash.
Portrait of a small scorpion from Zimbabwe (possibly Uroplectes cf. olivaceus, collection specimen from Mtao forest, S19°22.08' E30°40.38', February 1999).
Studio work with a dry specimen, it was rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 127 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax).
Sony A7Rm5, FE 2.8/90 Macro G OSS; ISO-100, f/6.3, 1/500sec, 1 diffused flash.
A straight-snouted weevil (18 mm, Coleoptera, Brentidae). Collection specimen (N. Vietnam, 1300m, Yen Bai Prov., May 2015, N.T. Lien Son area).
Studio work with a dead specimen (rehydrated and staged). Focus bracketing, 98 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Canon EOS M6 Mark II, EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/4, 1/5 sec, -1,3step, natural diffused light.
Tinned sardines in tomato sauce on toast (spread with a thin layer of hot English mustard), topped with finely diced shallot, rehydrated wakame, and the sauce from the tin, highlighted with a bit of lime juice and a splash of Maggi.
Delicious quick summer lunch!
Hi all I'm after some advice. This is another bug i got off the internet. I went through the normal rehydrating and cleaning process only to find it was coated in a waxy deposit. i tried soaking it in alcohol then cleaning again with a solution of surfactants but it is still covered in wax. is there a solvent anyone could recommend to deal with these deposits. Also does anyone know if this is a natural occurrence or something the dealers use to help preserve them?
many thanks in advance for any ideas Rich
Portrait of a fungus weevil (Dasycorynus riehlii, Coleoptera, Anthribidae). Collection specimen from Indonesia, Central Moluccas, W. Seram, 500m alt., near Elpaputih village, June 2014).
Studio work with a dry specimen (rehydrated and staged). Focus bracketing, 54 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Canon EOS M6mkII, EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/3.2, 1/2 sec, -0,7 step, diffused natural light.
A seriously rostrate weevil from Sumatra (15mm body, Coleoptera,Curculionidae, in dry collection since 2014).
Studio work; specimen was rehydrated, cleaned, prepared and posed. Focus stack based on 28 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Sony A7Rm2 + Metabones adapter + Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/7.1, 1/20s, daylight.
The blossoms on the trees are now dried out and dying. Evilyn tries using her telekinesis to rehydrate a few of the flowers with water droplets. It's an intricate process, chasing the water through the flowers, but it's fascinating practice.
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Pullip My Melody wearing a MoshiMoshi dress and cape from L'Atelier du Chapelier
Closer image of Diastocera wallichii tonkinensis (37mm long, Cerambycidae, collection specimen, Thailand, Mae Tha, Lamphun, 2014).
Studio work; the dried specimen was rehydrated, cleaned, prepared and staged in a greenhouse. Focus stack based on 156 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax), not cropped. Canon 5Dmkii, MP-E 65mm at 1x, ISO-100, f/4, 1/125s, diffused single flash.
A previous post of the same specimen in the first comment line
A kitschy portrait of a flashy Chrysochroa fulminans (Buprestidae, collection specimen from Java).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 75 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax). Sony A7Rm2, metabones adapter, Canon EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-50, f/4.5, 1/30s, diffused mix of daylight and ledlight.
A male Cyclommatus metallifer (84mm, Coleoptera, Lucanidae; collection specimen, August 2015, Peleng, Indonesia).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack based on 59 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 + FE 2.8/90 Macro G OSS; ISO-50, f/3.2, 1.3s, -0.3step, diffused natural light (shots taken in a greenhouse).
Male Acorn weevil (7.5 mm total length, Curculio glandium, Curculionidae; Belgium, Boom, May 2020, collection specimen from 2019).
Studio work with a rehydrated and staged dead specimen. Focus stack, 60 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 + Canon MP-E 65 mm at ca. 2.4x; ISO-50, f/6.3, 1/200, 1 diffused flash.
A peculiar ground beetle showing leaf mimicry (76mm, Mormolyce hagenbachii, Lebiinae, Carabidae). Collection specimen from Malaysia (2014, rainforest, loc. unknown).
Studio work; the dried specimen was rehydrated, cleaned, prepared and staged in a greenhouse. Focus stack based on 57 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax), slightly cropped.
Sony A6300 + Metabones adapter + Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/4, 1/25s,-0.3step, diffused natural light and lateral ledlight.
A large longhorn beetle (65 mm) with tusk-like mandibula (Dorysthenes walkeri; Coleoptera, Cerambycidae). Collection specimen (Asian, exact locality not known).
Studio work with a dead specimen (rehydrated and staged). Focus bracketing, 31 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Canon EOS M6 Mark II, EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/3.2, 1/25 sec, -1step, natural diffused light.
IMG_2047 - Preserved roses are 100% real flowers. ... To properly preserve these flowers, it's critical that your roses were cut when they are at their most beautiful. The flowers are then put into a mixture of glycerin and other plant elements. This rehydrates the rose from its petals to its stem and replaces the sap within it.
East Asian Tiger beetle (Cicindela chinensis var. flammifera; Coleoptera, Carabidae, Cicindelinae). From Korea, dried collection specimen (Bugmaniac, 11 May 2013).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 140 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 + Canon MP-E 65 mm at 3.5x; ISO-100, f/7.1, 1/320s, 1 diffused flash.
A large ground beetle (23.5 mm, Carabus hortensis; Coleoptera, Carabidae) found years ago in Austria (Madleinalpe, Ischgl, July 1993; collection specimen).
Studio work with a dead specimen; first cleaned and rehydrated, then staged. Focus bracketing, 41 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap).
Canon EOS M6 Mark II, EF 100mm macro 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/4, 5 sec, -0.3step, natural diffused light.
A robberfly (Eutolmus rufibarbis, Diptera, Asilidae), found spent in the greenhouse (Boom, Belgium, 27 June 2019).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 131 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 (aps-c mode) + Canon MP-E 65 mm at 1x; ISO-50, f/5.6, 1/20s, 1 diffused daylight led, slightly cropped.
Portrait of a scaly weevil (9 mm long, Curculionidae). Collection specimen from DR Congo, Yangambi, 13 November 2013.
Studio work with a dead specimen, it was rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 88 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Sony A7Rm3 (cropped mode) + Metabones EF to Sony E, Canon MP-E 2.8/65mm at 2x; ISO-50, f/6.3, 1/200, 1 diffused flash.
Garlic, ginger, chilli and stems of a bunch of coriander sauteed in rice bran and sesame oil.
Broth made of heads and shells of large tiger prawns added, and noodles cooked in the mixture according to directions — these were soba, cooked for ten minutes.
Towards the end, a large mushroom thinly sliced and rehydrated wakame added in, and the prawns dry marinated in spices (I used GFresh 'Thai') added in at the last minute, to cook only for 2 or 3 minutes.
Topped with sliced green onion and cilantro leaves.
Larry and I wish everyone a Happy Pride Month! While June is Pride Month here and most other places, Pride has traditionally been celebrated in Calgary around Labour Day. Unsure what's going to be happening in Calgary, I thought I would post a photo taken June 2 from the summit of Indian Head Mountain, known locally as Chisel Peak!
It wasn't our initial plan to summit this stunning mountain. In fact, we only learned of it the day before we ventured out to it after finding out that the area around our first choice had been closed. What a lucky break for us! It was quite the adventure, with 12 km's of rough Forestry Service Road driven on our poor little vehicle, then 16.7 km's return distance walking and 1472 m's of total elevation gain. It was a very hot day, and it took 10 hours to complete, due to some steep scrambling, the time used to cross many snow patches, some precariously positioned, and the many stops to rehydrate.
A long-legged tiger beetle (Myriochile aff. melancholica; Cicindelidae) from Yangambi forest (DR Congo, November 2013).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 117 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 + FE 2.8/90 Macro G OSS; ISO-50, f/5.6, 1/13s, -0.7step, natural light.
Two blind soldier snout termites (Trinervitermes sp., Termitidae) from Mikembo sanctuary (DR Congo, Katanga, January 29, 2018).
Studio work with dried collection specimens (rehydrated and staged). Focus stack of 250 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Sony A7Rm3 + Metabones EF to Sony E, Canon MP-E 2.8/65mm @ 4.5x; ISO-50, f/5.6, 1/4sec, -1.3step, 1 diffused daylight led.
Slightly cropped image, 7 mm wide.
Part 1
Two years ago in 2019 while camping at Murial Lake and Goethe Lake I met a wonderful lady named Jan. To read more about that meeting you can read here, flic.kr/p/2hQVGkf for part one, and part two here, flic.kr/p/2i2waUv . (the whole trip can be viewed here, flic.kr/s/aHsmHE6Yir )
Last year in early August a few weeks before my I left for my backpacking trip with my friend Hester, I got a call from Jan inviting me to join her and her friend on a trip into the Sierras that over lapped with the trip I had already planned (read about and see pictures from that trip here, flic.kr/s/aHsmQvsnUy ). I polity declined but said what about next year. So this year her and I planned a 2 week trip. She asked me where I would like to go and I said, “Surprise me.” Eventually she decided on Garnet Lake for a base camp. She would ride the mules in from Agnew Meadows Pack Station and I would hike in and meet her at camp. The mules would also take half of my gear in. They took the Pacific Crest Trail in and I took the River Trail in.
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Two days before we were to start I arrived at her home near Bishop to acclimate to the high elevation. It was during the second night that I got altitude sickness and I was thankful it happened before getting on trail. By the next morning it had gone and it never returned. That same morning we drove to Mammoth Lakes and the mountains were hidden by the smoke of the many wildfires burning in California and blood red sun rose through the haze. We reached Mammoth and headed into Agnew Meadows and the majority of the smoke stayed in the Owens Valley where we had come from and only a light haze hung here. I left the stuff that I wanted the mules to take with the pack station and I headed out following the river trail, Jan would ride in soon on the high trail.
As I hiked I greeted the trees and the mountains... (Before I continue with this adventure's story I must say that over the past year I have learned some new things, I have made some beautiful new friends and they have taught me a wonderful new skill and with that skill I have made many more new friends. Lets call that new skill "the gift of Infinite Voice". Before continuing to read this description I recommend reading the description I wrote for this photo, flic.kr/p/2kF5hZQ from last summers trip.) Anyways, as I hiked, I greeted the forest, trees, mountains and whoever may call this wilderness home, (thinking back to the footprints Hester and I saw last year, flic.kr/p/2kF5hZQ ) and using the gift Infinite Voice I invited them to walk with me, quietly calling out in thought, friendship and unconditional love. Eventually I took a break beneath the trees and made myself lunch. As the water boiled I had the sensation of being watched from the other side of the creek that flowed nearby. I've had that feeling several times over my many years of backpacking, and all the past times have felt unsettling, this time it felt like curiosity, so I replied to whomever it was saying, “Hello, I know you're there, you don't need to hide. We can be friends.” Almost immediately there was a loud thud as though a rock or log had been bumped and fell as I startled them unexpectedly by responding to them and the sensation stopped.
As my food rehydrated I took a nap. Once I ate I continued to Garnet Lake. After a few more hours I reached the lake and found Jan at what would be base camp for 2 weeks. I helped her set her tent up and the rest of the day was used for acclamation to the high elevation, 9700 ft. The next day was for acclimation too, and as the sun began to set on the second day it's light streamed through the hazy smoke casting a beautiful glow on Mt. Banner.
Not all of them are showing, but I couldn't even count all of the alligators they had in this pond. The one thing I really wish I could have captured was the enormous alligator that jumped up out of the water to grab its food. It was up almost to the top of the railing, and I swear the thing looked like it was 3 feet wide! There's no way I would stand on that dinky dock feeding that thing! These are some fearless zookeepers!
The shot was taken at the Brevard Zoo in Melbourne, Florida. It was about 100 degrees out that day and I was heading back to the car to rehydrate when I grabbed this pic.
Portrait of a Tibiotrichius vietnamensis (Coleoptera, Scarabaeidae) from NE Laos (Mt Phu Pane, May 2011).
Studio work with a rehydrated specimen. Focus stack based on 60 images (20µm step), assembled in ZereneStacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7RM3 (apsc mode), Canon MP-E 65mm at 3.5x, f4, 1/250s, ISO-100, diffused flash.
A more detailed capture in the first comment line
My Fungi Friday entry is commonly called Wood ear or Jelly ear (Auricularia auricula-judae) and is a common fungi on decaying broadleaf trees. Another source says this: "They are popular in Asian cuisine, adding a unique texture to dishes. They can be dried, rehydrated, and added to soups, stir-fries, and other dishes, they tend to take on the flavor of what they are cooked with."
2023 was pretty good to me:
- birth of a beautiful granddaughter
- after retiring a couple of years from 40 years in corporate roles decided I'd go back to school this year. I'm now a fully qualified Personal Trainer. I may be Australia's oldest PT at 64 ;) Or at least oldest to do the qualifications.
- 2023 is the 5-year anniversary of a little accident I had. Broke my neck, multiple fractures from C3-C7. Docs didn't know whether I would survive the surgery to fill my neck with titanium rods screws and discs, let alone ever walk again. I'm quite pleased to say I did ;) Doc was a bit unhappy with me when I went back for the 12-month checkup and I'd snapped the screws from exercising too much too soon, old grump he was. They obviously don't make titanium the way they used to.
This selfie is me doing what I love - working out & exercising. Closely followed by photography of course ;) Love bootcamp type exercise the best: fitness boxing, battle ropes, kettlebells, burpees, all that kind of stuff. I exercise at least once every day. I have 3 different groups of friends I work out with every week as well, it's a nice social way to keep fit. And there is the bonus of having a rehydrating beer & chat afterwards ;)
Anyways, I don't want to come across as one of those "lecturing" fitness fanatics. I'll just leave you with my favourite quote - "what seems impossible today will one day be your warmup"
I hope everyone has a fantastic NY and that 2024 is your best year yet. Cheers!
A circular and dome-shaped tortoise beetle Discomorpha conspersipennis (14mm, Coleoptera, Chrysomelidae) from Costa Rica (OSA, in dry collection since 2016).
Studio work; specimen was rehydrated, cleaned, prepared and posed. Focus stack based on 149 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Sony A6500 + Metabones adapter + Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/5.6, 1/160s, single diffused flash.
Second shot of this night-active and ground dwelling curculionid beetle (28mm, Curculionidae, Coleoptera). Found in the dense rain forests of Yangambi (DR Congo, spring 2014, pitfall trapped, ethanol collection).
Studio work; specimen was rehydrated, cleaned, prepared and posed. Focus stack based on 26 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Dmap & Pmax). Sony A7Rm2 + Metabones adapter + Canon EF 100mm 1:2.8L IS USM; ISO-100, f/7.1, 1/2s, -0.7step, diffused daylight.
Find a previous post of this species in the first comment line
It was just before Thanksgiving of 2011. Jo and I both worked for local school systems and were looking forward to Thanksgiving break when the phone rang. It was our good friends with a travel proposal…I was an instant yes before they even started to dial!
The weather had been gray for a while and they had decided to take a trip to the Keys to escape. They had rented a place with two bedrooms and out of the kindness of their hearts offered us one for free. Neither Jo or I thought it would be possible to get off work between Thanksgiving and Christmas break but decided to test the waters. We both approaching our bosses with the opportunity at the first chance. To our surprise, they both agreed saying…a free room…you have to go! Less than a week after Thanksgiving we were in the air!
Leaving a cold, gray Indiana and landing in Miami on a warm sunny day hit me like a suffocating man receiving a fresh breath of air…my soul instantly rehydrated in the sunshine and warm ocean breezes.
As we passed from key to key, exploring shops and restaurants along the way, the appreciation of the timely escape grew. Once we arrived at our destination, Marathon Key, it was time to relax and enjoy. Unfortunately for this kid, relaxation is rarely on the menu as my ADHD screams in my ear about how adventure always awaits in new places!
On this day 13 years ago, we decided to explore several of the local keys. The ladies shopped while the men waited. At one particular shop I couldn’t take the relaxing on a bench watching people go by anymore. I grabbed my camera and decided to walk out in an adjacent field to hunt for critters. Once I stepped around the corner of the shops, a canal behind the shops came into view…my heart instantly filled with hope of finding something cool!
I made my way through the tall grasses, weeds and other vegetation of the field, all of which will cut you, in my shorts and flipflops. Now standing on a rock wall looking down into the canal…nothing…nothing but an oddly curved stormwater pipe directly below. I scanned the water below, above and the skyline for any movement, nothing. And then the assumed drain pipe started moving. It was a lone manatee feeding on the wall!
Either it didn’t know that I was there, or it didn’t care but instead of fleeing the area as others had done before, it just gently surfaced and opened its nostrils to take in a breath. The distance from its nose to mine was probably 6-7 feet. My need to capture photographs of God’s creations is only outweighed by my desire to connect with His nature, eye to eye without threat. I took this shot and a few more, then went to my knees to just look into each other’s eyes. It took several more breaths and then submerged, moving on its way down the canal.
It would be very easy to sit here at my computer on this cold November day in Indiana with our first accumulating snow to start later today and wish that I was back in the Keys. But I do not. Instead, I am thinking about the chances of my encounter, the blessing of this encounter with my friend captured here. I am reminded of my favorite saying; one I have shared with thousands of young people:
Don’t cry because it is over. Smile because it happened!
Dr. Seuss
For Project Soul Pancake Week# 12: Stand in the pouring rain, get drenched.
I think that between "swimming" in the lake last week and then standing in the hail/snow/rain today I'm bound and determind to get hypothermia. I didn't quite plan on doing this photo today but as soon as I looked out the window and saw the clouds rolling in, I (somewhat reluctantly) grabbed my stuff and headed out in to the ensuing weather. And now, when I look outside it's perfectly sunny and warm....crazy mountain weather.
For Macro Monday's theme "vowel". Double O
Our largest rove beetle, with a smell (26mm, Ocypus olens, Staphylinidae). Found under a large piece of rotten wood (Meise Botanic Garden, Belgium, October 2018).
Studio work with a dead specimen, rehydrated and staged. Focus stack, 60 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap), slightly cropped. Sony A6500 + FE 2.8/90 Macro G OSS; ISO-100, f/4, 1/250s, flash.
Frontal view of a Bronze Elkhorn Stag Beetle (Lamprima adolphinae; Coleoptera, Lucanidae). Collection specimen from West Papua (Indonesia, Mt. Arfak area, May 2019).
Studio work with a dead specimen (rehydrated and staged). Focus stack of 92 images, assembled in Zerene Stacker (Pmax & Dmap). Sony A7Rm3 + Metabones Canon EF to Sony FE adapter, Canon MP-E 2.8/65mm @3x; ISO-50, f/6.3, 1/60, 1 diffused flash.
(*´∇｀*) is good for you!!!
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I spent the afternoon cleaning and re-organizing the doll cabinet. Crispin helped me staying quiet on his laptop, and not on my way! LOL
Now lots of water to rehydrate!
Was a long hot day wandering round the mountains time to sit down and rehydrate for the walk out of here. Nature provides the best chairs in the forest.
There is nothing better! Getting rehydrated with some JUICY watermelon straight from the Farmer's Market. =)
So I don't love this photo, but I remember how it felt yesterday to feel the heat of the sun and eat watermelon at the same time... there is just something about it!
So this brings me to say:
You know its summer when...
...you can't even walk on grass barefoot
you do without makeup because it melts right off
the pool is like a lukewarm bath
you have to put ice in the dog's water bowl
the asphalt turns to liquid (in Texas at least)
OK- I have a quick funny story about the last one. One summer my mom and her sister noticed the asphalt was melted (this is in Texas, people!). So what else does a girl do during the hot summer?
How about paint the neighbors car with it!! So long story short, she got in big trouble. =)