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Yep,

the latter is a lacewing larva, completely unrelated to the springtail, apart from both being insects. The springtail could well be the lacewing's dinner, since the latter is predatory. Let me know if you have other critters that need identifying, I might be able to help.

Cheers,
Jurgen
 
I am shooting with a 300mm Tamron and a 6.3 rebel. I appreciate any and all comments.

Inchworm



Thistle



Thanks for checking out my pictures, I really do appreciate all comments.
By the way, what do you all like to see in here, am I on the right track?
 
outdoorguy83 said:
I am shooting with a 300mm Tamron and a 6.3 rebel. I appreciate any
and all comments.

Inchworm

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Try to get closer, if the lens allows it, and try to get more level with the critter that you are shooting. Avoid the "I'm about to step on it" look...
outdoorguy83 said:
Thistle

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The color looks a little off -did you adjust the levels in post processing? Also try not to center your images.
outdoorguy83 said:
Thanks for checking out my pictures, I really do appreciate all
comments.
By the way, what do you all like to see in here, am I on the right
track?
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You're on the right track, and I think you're doing pretty good! Keep working on composition, and keep posting!

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My gallery: http://dalantech.smugmug.com

No cropping zone... ;)
 
When I set the picture up for the first one, I was looking at the flowers, and noticed an inchworm on it that made it more interesting. That is why I didn't go all the way in on him.

I have done no processing at all on these photos. Which brings another question to mind, what kind of processing do you do? Im not new to photography or nature, but definitly new to digital.
 
This is a Mourning Cloak on a butterfly bush taken with my 70-200 f2.8 IS USM lens



and a Monarch butterfly on another butterfly bush taken with my 70-200 also.



I have a Canon EF 100 mm f2.8 macro, but don't seem to get great shot like everyone else.

Here is one using it and some closeup lenses:



My pics seem so much farther away than everyone elses.
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DeeDee G.
http://www.pbase.com/deedee_g/root
 
outdoorguy83 said:
I have done no processing at all on these photos. Which brings
another question to mind, what kind of processing do you do? Im
not new to photography or nature, but definitly new to digital.
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I use Noise Ninja to remove sensor noise (I run it as a plug in to Photoshop Elements 4), adjust levels (if necessary), adjust the shadows and highlights (if necessary), and an auto contrast adjustment (which makes little difference), and then I rub out the dust spots with the healing brush and save the image as a new file.

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My gallery: http://dalantech.smugmug.com

No cropping zone... ;)
 
I love the 70-200 f2.8L IS USM lens!

It's well worth the money.

It works great for sports, closeups, portraits, beach shots, fireworks, wildlife, etc.

I use it with the Extenders 1.4 II and 2.0 II, but the 2.0 is a bit soft with it.

Here is a picture with the 1.4 Extender II on it. These birds were fast and the lens kept up.





This is one of the lenses that you see the photographers using at the Presidential press conferences also. It's one of Canon's very best lenses. It also has the 2nd generation Image Stabilization system.

You can also get it without the IS and save some money, but I find the IS comes in great for when you have to move fast and in low light situations.

http://www.usa.canon.com/consumer/controller?act=ModelDetailAct&fcategoryid=150&modelid=7469



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DeeDee G.
http://www.pbase.com/deedee_g/root
 
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