Unicorn Caterpillar [Contest Finalists October 2011]
Uploaded: October 11, 2011 01:38:25
(Schizura unicornis)
Micro-Nikkor 105 mm, PB-4 Bellows
Frederick County, Maryland
Michelle Alton October 11, 2011
Unbelievable find and capture, Bob. Love the glow behind him too. #1414413Gina Cormier October 11, 2011
What a fantastic unique capture!! #9728966Bob Cammarata October 11, 2011
Thanks Michelle and Gina.It's true that the Unicorn Caterpillar is unique and unbelievable.
These fantastic little creatures have evolved to so closely resemble the edges of dying fall leaves that they are completely camouflaged and are usually undetected by would-be predators (..or over-zealous photographers.)
That background "glow" was actually created on my part by holding a small chunk of reflective rock behind the subject and shining a flashlight on it during exposure.
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Emile Abbott November 16, 2011
Awesome find and great macro lighting. Huge Texas congratulation on fantastic Finalist. #9808787Cecil Whitt November 16, 2011
Congrats, a marvelous image, C. #9810205Randy D. Dinkins November 16, 2011
Great close up shot!!! Congratulations! #9810223Bob Cammarata November 16, 2011
Thanks Emile, "Judges", Cecil and Randy!#9811291
ALLEN O. HOWARD November 17, 2011
Outstanding Bob! Congratulations! #9814115Merna L. Nobile November 19, 2011
Congratulations!
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Bob Cammarata November 20, 2011
Thank a lot Merna!Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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