Photography
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I've been working nonstop for months to convert all of my fall semester classes to online, so today I needed a break. I have this beautiful vinegaroon I've been wanting to photograph for some time now. Meet my good buddy Mastigoproctus giganteus.
DonaldsRump
(7,715 posts)Anything with Trump deserves a warning...this fella's beautiful!
flamin lib
(14,559 posts)Most insects do when you get really close but the coloration and texture brings a feeling of rusted sheet metal and dystopia.
You do good work as a documentarian and the presentation is flawless. You make bugs look goooood.
mike_c
(36,213 posts)That mechanical aspect is one of the reasons I find them so compelling.
alfredo
(60,065 posts)CaliforniaPeggy
(149,296 posts)The level of detail and the coloration are superb. I just noticed the tiny areas of contrasting colors--they are fascinating!
I'm glad you needed a break. It benefited all of us.
Thank you.
mike_c
(36,213 posts)Between the quarantine and the insane amount of work prepping for fall semester, I just haven't been motivated to go out to take photos, so these specimen pics give me a break without having to organize much.