The Mole

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  • 04-25-2005, 05:08 PM
    Lava Lamp
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    The Mole
    I noticed this mole cricket in my driveway today and took his photograph using a 90mm macro lens and a 1.4x teleconverter. I'm not sure how much magnification you end up getting with that combination and a D70, but it is something past 1:1. With that, the depth of field isn't much. This was shot at f/10, which sounds weird, but is the result of the macro lens.

    He was about an inch long and as big around as a pencil. Anyway, does it work for you?
  • 04-25-2005, 05:21 PM
    drg
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    I don't believe I have ever seen one of these. Are these a regional critter or are they pretty widespread?

    Unusual definitely, but of course I'd like to see more DOF just to see the cricket better. It almost looks like a crab? Post more if you have them, this is certainly (for me anyway) an interesting and new insect.
  • 04-25-2005, 06:10 PM
    schrackman
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    wow, this is one weird looking creature. looking at this picture he looks like a crawdad and a mole combined in one. I like the pic, though!

    Got any full length pictures of this insect? I'd like to see the whole thing.
  • 04-25-2005, 06:28 PM
    Lava Lamp
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    Re: The Mole
    Quote:
    Originally Posted by schrackman
    wow, this is one weird looking creature. looking at this picture he looks like a crawdad and a mole combined in one. I like the pic, though!

    Got any full length pictures of this insect? I'd like to see the whole thing.
    Here's the closest I have to full length. He was kinda stunned and seemed dying, but got active when I started shooting and quickly crawled away. Northern Mole Crickets are found east of the Rockies in the US -- especially in the Southeast. There is apprently a European version, as well. They mostly live underground, so you don't see them much.
  • 04-25-2005, 06:54 PM
    jar_e
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    Lava,

    Your second one is much stronger in my opinion. The DOF in it doesn't restrict the body, and appears natural as his body approaches the background. I love the colors and a great subject to shoot!

    Nice shots,

    Jared
  • 04-25-2005, 07:15 PM
    stuntboy
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    Lava Lamp great shots of one UGLY insect...i would run and scream like a little girl if that thing was coming at me.

    todd
  • 04-28-2005, 03:17 PM
    SmartWombat
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    Beautiful insect.
    I far prefer the second photo.

    You'd probably need f32 and a couple of flashes to get good DoF.