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Sgt. Pepper · 17th October 2004

All shots are Uncropped.

f16, 1/20s, ISO200

f16, 1/30s, ISO200

f13, /1/90s, ISO400

f16, 1/10s, ISO200

f16, 1/15s, ISO200

melvynyeo · 17th October 2004

unique and lovely shots

mr_jason · 17th October 2004

Interesting looking bug, #2, any idea what it is? Nice red hopper too, have not seen one in this colour before.

Good control over DOF and exposure as usual man, only #1 I feel slightly under.

jbma · 17th October 2004

Nice shots Edsel. #4 would be better with some highlight on the bug.

r52lanc · 17th October 2004

Nicely done Sgt. Pepper... not overly sharpened... just right!

tchuanye · 17th October 2004

these are nice series!

What is that insect behind the caterpillar?

Papilio · 17th October 2004

Originally Posted by tchuanye

these are nice series!

What is that insect behind the caterpillar?

That looks like the skin of the Atlas Moth caterpillar that has just moulted. Edsel caught it at the right time when it had just shed its "clothes".

Nice shots, Ed. Heard you are having tougher times getting a "visa" to go out for shoots on weekends?

geoyip · 17th October 2004

Excellent shots

and looks like no flash as well

Sgt. Pepper · 18th October 2004

Thanks for all your comments guys!

Sorry, Im not sure about the ID of the yellow bug.. im still searching.

Originally Posted by Papilio

Nice shots, Ed. Heard you are having tougher times getting a "visa" to go out for shoots on weekends?

SK ->

My Social Visit Pass is only limitted to Sat morning every week. No secial pass for overnight visit

Originally Posted by Papilio

That looks like the skin of the Atlas Moth caterpillar that has just moulted. Edsel caught it at the right time when it had just shed its "clothes".

Here's the "Dressed" version of the Atlas moth, about 30 mins before it undressed. Too bad I didnt witnessed the scene.

Garion · 18th October 2004

Excellent shots as always.

The Atlas Moth cat with its just moulted skin is an interesting shot.

DaNi3L · 18th October 2004

Most fantastic shots!

What equipment did you use for all these shots?

Federick · 18th October 2004

A fantastic series, love to view them.
3rd shot is precious . Just wonder where did you shoot them ?

sumball · 18th October 2004

always deliver nice shots.

Jeff · 18th October 2004

#2 looks very hairy and new to this forum. interesting indeed.

Sgt. Pepper · 18th October 2004

Thanks guys, appreciate your comments!

Originally Posted by DaNi3L

What equipment did you use for all these shots?

I used Tamron 180mm for all the photos.

Originally Posted by Federick

A fantastic series, love to view them.
3rd shot is precious . Just wonder where did you shoot them ?

The first 3 were taken at Pulau Ubin, last 2 were taken at Khatib Bongsu.

I've manage to find similar bug Here but it doesn't give me an idea what it is. Anybody can translate?

Jeff · 18th October 2004

Originally Posted by Sgt. Pepper

I've manage to find similar bug Here but it doesn't give me an idea what it is. Anybody can translate?

Think it's in russian. Anyway, it translates to a yellow bug.

Flyingpig · 18th October 2004

I've got some questions, i always think that f2.8/ f3.2 will give you the best macro shot as it will have blur background. But got sgt. pepper case, he is using a f16, f13..etc..

sumball · 19th October 2004

Originally Posted by Flyingpig

I've got some questions, i always think that f2.8/ f3.2 will give you the best macro shot as it will have blur background. But got sgt. pepper case, he is using a f16, f13..etc..

see HERE

Flyingpig · 19th October 2004

Originally Posted by sumball

see HERE

Haha someone asked that questions too, thanks alot!!

mphil · 23rd October 2004

I seemed to have missed this post.

The yellow bug is commonly called a weevil or snout beetle. It belongs to the Curculionidae family of beetles. They are herbivorous in nature and some of their cousins in this family are considered pests. The distinct feature of this family of beetles is their pointed and curved snout. However, in this pic, the snout was not shown clearly. If you happen to see them, go for the nose!

The other interesting pic with the caterpillar and a predateous beetle larvae. I think the beetle larvae was trying to tackle the cat but found it too big to deal with. Cant id the larvae till it develops into an adult.

Good shots!

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r52lanc Member Join Date: Feb 2004 Location: Bukit Timah Posts: 485	Nice! Nicely done Sgt. Pepper... not overly sharpened... just right!

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tchuanye Moderator Join Date: Mar 2003 Posts: 4,958	great shots! As usual..... these are nice series! What is that insect behind the caterpillar?

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Sgt. Pepper Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Posts: 1,149	Colour My World... All shots are Uncropped. f16, 1/20s, ISO200 f16, 1/30s, ISO200 f13, /1/90s, ISO400 f16, 1/10s, ISO200 f16, 1/15s, ISO200

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melvynyeo Member Join Date: Jan 2004 Posts: 1,896	unique and lovely shots

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mr_jason Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Location: Singapore Posts: 1,076	Interesting looking bug, #2, any idea what it is? Nice red hopper too, have not seen one in this colour before. Good control over DOF and exposure as usual man, only #1 I feel slightly under.

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jbma Senior Member Join Date: Dec 2003 Location: Tampines Posts: 3,315	Nice shots Edsel. #4 would be better with some highlight on the bug.

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DaNi3L Member Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: NTU Hall 4 Posts: 584	Most fantastic shots! What equipment did you use for all these shots?

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Federick Member Join Date: Jun 2004 Location: Toa Payoh Posts: 173	A fantastic series, love to view them. 3rd shot is precious . Just wonder where did you shoot them ?

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sumball Senior Member Join Date: Jul 2003 Posts: 4,224	always deliver nice shots.

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Jeff Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2002 Posts: 2,513	#2 looks very hairy and new to this forum. interesting indeed.

23rd October 2004	#20
mphil Member Join Date: Jan 2002 Posts: 465	I seemed to have missed this post. The yellow bug is commonly called a weevil or snout beetle. It belongs to the Curculionidae family of beetles. They are herbivorous in nature and some of their cousins in this family are considered pests. The distinct feature of this family of beetles is their pointed and curved snout. However, in this pic, the snout was not shown clearly. If you happen to see them, go for the nose! The other interesting pic with the caterpillar and a predateous beetle larvae. I think the beetle larvae was trying to tackle the cat but found it too big to deal with. Cant id the larvae till it develops into an adult. Good shots!