Red lily beetles

[ctrollen]

I had a small window of opportunity to get the camera out for the first time in ages. I only had the garden to play with in the time available and the macro lens was already attached.

Unfortunately, the light wasn't great and I'm still trying to get to grips with hand-held macro shots, so I think there's plenty of room for improvement.

Comments & critique welcomed (encouraged even!) as usual.


Red Lily Beetle by Chris Trollen, on Flickr


Red Lily Beetle by Chris Trollen, on Flickr

[Stan]

Re: Red lily beetles

two good shots Chris, prefer the second, which could be improved by moving the bug off centre which would also get rid of the oof blade of grass in the corner

Stan

[tesarver]

Re: Red lily beetles

Very nice set.

Tom

[ctrollen]

Re: Red lily beetles

Thanks for looking chaps. I will hopefully have another go in better light (when it stops raining). There seemed plenty of larvae on the lilies which I'd normally squash off but actually want the beetles this year!

[supergeeman]

Re: Red lily beetles

Very nice

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[briansquibb]

Re: Red lily beetles

Not seen one of those before - thank you for showing it

[ctrollen]

Re: Red lily beetles

Thanks for looking, guys. You're very welcome to come to my garden and see plenty of them, Brian!

[Coolcat]

Re: Red lily beetles

Great capture and I think the light looks fantastic

[supergeeman]

Re: Red lily beetles

Very nice, took a couple of similar shots recently but no where near as nice as these

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[ctrollen]

Re: Red lily beetles

Thanks chaps.

[TonyT]

Re: Red lily beetles

[ctrollen]

Re: Red lily beetles

Cheers, Tony.