Three Macros

pete w · July 14, 2005

The first is a macro of a Lilly Stamen

This lille lady is called a Cow Killer, the sting is so bad it is said that it could kill a Cow. This lady was drying of from a thunder shower.

This is the eye of a Cicada, we get them here every year.

USAIR · July 14, 2005

Pete
Great macros very sharp

Had a Cow Killer here last year one the deck they sure have great color
And the last photo I recognized that face
Cool shots

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Thanks
Fred

MuskyDude · July 14, 2005

Very nice macros Pete, all of them. Great colors and sharpness. Really like that stamen shot! About that ant... When I went to Kentucky two summers ago we saw this huge red and black ant, and was told that even if you stomp on them, that just makes them angry.

AJ

shaman · July 14, 2005

MuskyDude wrote:

Very nice macros Pete, all of them. Great colors and sharpness. Really like that stamen shot! About that ant... When I went to Kentucky two summers ago we saw this huge red and black ant, and was told that even if you stomp on them, that just makes them angry.

AJ

Yep... Velvet Ants. They are a wingless wasp.
I see them close to streams usually. (I live in Kentucky)
Never been stung by one though...

Beautiful subjects aren't they?
Excellent job Pete!!

clap

PEACE

:Dshaman:D

REECEPHOTO · July 15, 2005

Wonderful work I love # 1

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Lord Vetinari · July 15, 2005

All excellent.

Brian V.

pete w · July 15, 2005

USAIR wrote:

Great macros very sharp

Had a Cow Killer here last year one the deck they sure have great color
And the last photo I recognized that face
Cool shots :

Thanks
Fred

Fred, yes these ants are difficult to capture as they keep moving all the time, colors are great though.

Thanks

pete w · July 15, 2005

MuskyDude wrote:

Very nice macros Pete, all of them. Great colors and sharpness. Really like that stamen shot! About that ant... When I went to Kentucky two summers ago we saw this huge red and black ant, and was told that even if you stomp on them, that just makes them angry.

AJ

Aj, not sure why but this seems to be a good time of year to see these ants? I agree they sure look tough. I never get too close just in case.:uhoh

Skippy · July 15, 2005

Wow Pete

pete w wrote:

The first is a macro of a Lilly Stamen
This lille lady is called a Cow Killer, the sting is so bad it is said that it could kill a Cow. This lady was drying of from a thunder shower.
This is the eye of a Cicada, we get them here every year.

Excellent work......... the little red and black bug sorta looks like a hairy fluffy ant doesn't it.....hmmmmmmm I shall try and remember what they look like so I will know to steer clear of them

We didn't get many Cicada's this summer at all, maybe it was because of the drought, I dunno

usually they are soooooo dang loud they are annoying if you leave the back door open at night because the sound they make is so loud.

Lovely series of Macro's Pete...... Skippy (Australia)

Higgmeister · July 15, 2005

Hi Pete,
These are all really cool macros, but #1 stands out. The shapes and colors make this a wonderful photo

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Thanks for sharing,
Chris

pete w · July 16, 2005

Shaman

shaman wrote:

Yep... Velvet Ants. They are a wingless wasp.
I see them close to streams usually. (I live in Kentucky)
Never been stung by one though...

Beautiful subjects aren't they?
Excellent job Pete!!clap

PEACE

:Dshaman:D

Yes , this one was very close to some wetlands although i have also seen them in my yard. I am in Tennessee so we are fairly close.

Thanks

pete w · July 16, 2005

Thank Reece

REECEPHOTO wrote:

Wonderful work I love # 1thumb

Yes i take a different view of the lillies every year, Andy started this trend on STF last year.

Thanks for your comments

pete w · July 16, 2005

Thanks Brian

Lord Vetinari wrote:

All excellent.

Brian V.

I am glad you liked them.

pete w · July 16, 2005

Skippy

Skippy wrote:

Excellent work......... the little red and black bug sorta looks like a hairy fluffy ant doesn't it.....hmmmmmmm I shall try and remember what they look like so I will know to steer clear of them

We didn't get many Cicada's this summer at all, maybe it was because of the drought, I dunno usually they are soooooo dang loud they are annoying if you leave the back door open at night because the sound they make is so loud.

Lovely series of Macro's Pete...... Skippy (Australia)

Not sure why some years there are more than others

. We have also had less rain than usuall ( 10 inches down on normal this month). They still seem to be out in force. Who knows?????

Thanks for your comments

tmlphoto · July 17, 2005

Very nice set of macros Pete. I really enjoyed them.

Three Macros

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