Cottonwood Borer Beetle

[Jude Haase]

Just getting in the mood for some macro/closeup.......I though I'd go back and process some images I never got to from last year. :)

30D and 300F4 & extension tubes

ISO 400
F13
1/5th sec.
tripod>remote timer>mirror lockup

[Fabs Forns]

Very well done, Jude, sharp and detailed, great colors and good placement int he frame. Maybe one more inch on top?

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Jude,
I don't mind the crop......but I have been known to like them too tight! Very well handled and composed! The drops on the antennae are a big plus!

[Ed Vatza]

The drops are nice Jude. Maybe its just the nature of the beast but the image just doesn't seem to POP for me. It looks kind of flat. But maybe that's me.

[Alfred Forns]

I like it a lot !!! Excellent detail and love those drops !!! Would go for the little room at the top !!!! Love it !!

[John Cooper]

A new bug for me Jude - interesting looking critter and you have certainly done it justice in your portrayal here - nice one!!

[Mike Moats]

Hey Jude, I like it alot. Good comp, great details and BG. Dew always adds a nice touch.

[Julie Kenward]

I shot a few images of this guy last year and never knew what he was. Now I'll know this time around! I like the image very much but it does feel a bit cramped on top IMO. Everything else is wonderfully done!

[Robert Amoruso]

I would vote for a bit more room on top, but if you don't have it, don't worry, it works very well like this. Dew is nice addition.

[David Chauvin]

Very nice, Jude. I like the streak of red added by the stalk.