Macro in the dark

[mike_j]

I found a few of these girls in the garden the last couple of nights. Quite a difficult macro subject though they don't move much.



This is with a quick burst of light from a screened torch during the 8 second exposure.



You can see that the name glow worm is a misnomer, they are female adult beetles Lampyris noctiluca.

[Ian]

Re: Macro in the dark

Cool! You have these in your garden or are you on holiday somewhere? I have only seen these in Japan and France.

Ian

[mike_j]

Re: Macro in the dark

Yes, in the garden.

They are not uncommon on the nature reserve opposite to our house, the wardens sometimes organise glow worm nature walks around this time of year.

[Pops]

Re: Macro in the dark

Great idea with the torch, it captured the beetle nicely.

[Pol]

Re: Macro in the dark

Wow, that's something really special!

You've got a very nice picture there too. Lots of details and a great exposure, especially considering the circumstances.

Pol

[Ian]

Re: Macro in the dark

I've selected one of Mike's shots for Picture of the Day - see http://dpnow.com/8115.html
Ian

[Mowgli]

Re: Macro in the dark

They certainly give out quite a glow.

[Kev]

Re: Macro in the dark

Fantastic pictures.

It makes me wounder how much luminosity those little beetles give out?

I think ill have a google.

Kev.