Cool critters

[Kenj8246]

Another chilly morning in Aggieland. Found these beetles in the pre-sunrise cold; the were not stirring until I relocated them for easier shooting, leaving them in nice cozy places where the sun will reach them.

#1 Ladybeetle relo'd to a mustard leaf

#2 Swamp milkweed beetle on a shoot I moved to a raised bed wall

#3 A shot of same @ ~2X from the other side

#4 Another beetle on a dead leaf

Thanks for looking.

[DigitalScape]

Excellent lighting, Kenny. Question for you: have you tried a CPF to see if it will dim/reduce the flash reflections?

[jfoureyes]

My man the detail you are getting on all of these is superb!! Tooooo cold for me to be out playing!!!

[Kenj8246]

Thanks guys. :)

John, I don't own a CPF. I spent a lotta time getting my light to this stage and am just pleased to be getting the specular highlights to where they are not blown out and show texture thru them. May try it one day, though.

[ttusa]

Gorgeous details on #3!!

[Kenj8246]

Thank you, maam, I appreciate that.