IMG_1953_HDR2_Beauty in the Making
I enjoy nature and how such beauty exists among our world. So I wanted to do some macro shots of a few Caterpillars who where getting ready to start their Metam...
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I enjoy nature and how such beauty exists among our world. So I wanted to do some macro shots of a few Caterpillars who where getting ready to start their Metamorphosis process. This is just one of those close up shots of a caterpillar in the process of cocooning.
**Note this photograph was featured on the Smithsonian web site in August 2014**
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Aperture: f-8.0
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1-180
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**Note this photograph was featured on the Smithsonian web site in August 2014**
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Aperture: f-8.0
ISO: 200
Exposure: 1-180
Read less
Jul, 2014Views
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Awards
Action Award
Legendary Award
Contest Finalist in Celebrating Nature Photo Contest Vol 5
Peer Award
Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Top Choice
All Star
Magnificent Capture
Virtuoso
Jaw Dropping
Exceptional Contrast
Superior Skill
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dok
September 09, 2014
Breathtaking! Beautifully composed and contrasted. Congrats to you for having this photo featured in the Smithsonian photo of the day. Great accomplishment.
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Behind The Lens
Location
I took this photo in Oklahoma during the time that caterpillars were getting ready to form their cocoons in the summerTime
This photo was taken mid dayLighting
I so just happen to catch the suns natural lighting at the right place and time.Equipment
Canon EOS T1i DLSR with a Canon 28-55MM macro lensInspiration
I love to take Nature photographs and when I saw these caterpillars getting ready to mote I positioned myself in many different ways to capture the right photoEditing
NoneIn my camera bag
I carry a Canon EOS Rebel T!i body a 25-55 mm Canon macro lens and Canon 75-300 mm telephoto lens and various filters.Feedback
Patience is the greatest virtue one can have. You have to be patient when taking photos
