Lady Bug

[A.M.D.A.]

Lady bug in the backyard, from a couple hours ago.

All shot in RAW... now I only use JPG when "playing around" or when the memory card is almost full.
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#1.

Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SMC PENTAX-F 100mm F2.8 macro lens
Other equipment: Velbon CX-540 tripod
Shutter-speed: 1/400 second
Aperture: F5.6
ISO: 800
Focus mode: Manual

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#2.

Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SMC PENTAX-F 100mm F2.8 macro lens
Other equipment: Velbon CX-540 tripod
Shutter-speed: 1/400 second
Aperture: F7.1
ISO: 800
Focus mode: Manual

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#3.

Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SMC PENTAX-F 100mm F2.8 macro lens
Other equipment: Velbon CX-540 tripod
Shutter-speed: 1/400 second
Aperture: F7.1
ISO: 800
Focus mode: Manual
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Thank you for looking.

[OldClicker]

Nice shots! One of my favorite subjects - because they're everywhere nearly all year. - TF

[SARtech]

Nice close-ups! Don't let these crawl on you though.... they BITE! Unlike the regular Lady Bugs, this Asian versian called "Asian Lady Beetle" among other things, bites. I knew it was this kind because of the "W" mark on it's head. Here's more info:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Harmonia_axyridis

(I did some research after I got bit by one)

[A.M.D.A.]

Thank you for the comments.

Kristine, thanks for the info link!

[A.M.D.A.]

Looks like he's found a mate! Shot this today.

Also got some more shots, but not sure if it is OK to post, as they are... um...


Camera: PENTAX *ist D
Lens: SMC PENTAX-F 100mm F2.8 MACRO lens
Other equipment: Velbon CX-540 tripod
Aperture: F4.0
Shutter-speed: 1/125 second
ISO: 400
Focal length (optical): 100mm
Focus mode: Manual

P.S. Part of our property can be seen reflected off the female's shell, and I think I might visible in the lower right corner.