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Unicorn Caterpillar

© Bob Cammarata

Unicorn Caterpillar

Uploaded: October 11, 2011 01:38:25

Description


(Schizura unicornis)

Micro-Nikkor 105 mm, PB-4 Bellows
Frederick County, Maryland



Comments

Michelle Alton October 11, 2011

Unbelievable find and capture, Bob. Love the glow behind him too. #1414413

Gina Cormier October 11, 2011

What a fantastic unique capture!! #9728966

Bob 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.

Bob #9729429

Emile Abbott level-deluxe November 16, 2011

Awesome find and great macro lighting. Huge Texas congratulation on fantastic Finalist. #9808787

November 16, 2011

Wow! #9809447

Cecil Whitt November 16, 2011

Congrats, a marvelous image, C. #9810205

Randy D. Dinkins level-classic November 16, 2011

Great close up shot!!! Congratulations! #9810223

Bob Cammarata November 16, 2011

Thanks Emile, "Judges", Cecil and Randy!

#9811291

ALLEN O. HOWARD November 17, 2011

Outstanding Bob! Congratulations! #9814115

Merna L. Nobile November 19, 2011

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna


#9819977

Bob Cammarata November 20, 2011

Thank a lot Merna!
Your kind words really brightened my day!
Bob #9820209

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