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02-SEP-2012	Hank v/d Velde

20120902 015 SERIES - Ambush Bug.jpg

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Three images, three views of an Ambush Bug on a Zinnia flower. Ambush Bugs are very small, only about 5 -10 mm long. They reportedly routinely capture prey ten or more times their own size after lying in wait for prey relying on their superb camouflage and their raptorial forelegs. (Wikipedia)

Top image: Side view.

Top view.

Scary, creepy, alien-like front view.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor 105mm f/2.8G ED-IF AF-S VR Micro
1/1000s f/8.0 at 105.0mm iso400 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto

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Guest 28-Sep-2012 12:13
It looks like some creatures from the movies! Nice shots notwithstanding the dof challenge.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal 10-Sep-2012 13:49
Wat een apart beest, nog nooit gezien,heel mooi.

Colin Storey 10-Sep-2012 10:10
Fantastic detailed series Hank.

Randy Adams 10-Sep-2012 08:06
Excellent series Hank! thanks for the info! V

Tom Munson 10-Sep-2012 03:14
Terrific series. Hank! They do look prehistoric.

Guest 10-Sep-2012 02:59
Out of this world bugs, well done.

Laurie Hawkins 10-Sep-2012 02:11
Very cool, Hank!

Peter Stahl 10-Sep-2012 02:04
Cool. You can never get tired of macro shots that take you into another looking world. :-)

larose forest photos 10-Sep-2012 01:03
One of my favourite bugs. They are so peculiar looking, but endearing for that. Lovely shots!

Carl H. Johnson 10-Sep-2012 01:00
CREEPY :-O ..........Great work Hank!!!!

fotabug 09-Sep-2012 23:52
Amazing and unique bug!

jychamberland 09-Sep-2012 23:47
superb serie Hank!

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Guest		28-Sep-2012 12:13
It looks like some creatures from the movies! Nice shots notwithstanding the dof challenge.

Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal		10-Sep-2012 13:49
Wat een apart beest, nog nooit gezien,heel mooi.

Colin Storey		10-Sep-2012 10:10
Fantastic detailed series Hank.

Randy Adams		10-Sep-2012 08:06
Excellent series Hank! thanks for the info! V

Tom Munson		10-Sep-2012 03:14
Terrific series. Hank! They do look prehistoric.

Peter Stahl		10-Sep-2012 02:04
Cool. You can never get tired of macro shots that take you into another looking world. :-)

larose forest photos		10-Sep-2012 01:03
One of my favourite bugs. They are so peculiar looking, but endearing for that. Lovely shots!

Carl H. Johnson		10-Sep-2012 01:00
CREEPY :-O ..........Great work Hank!!!!