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Camera: Nikon D810
Lens: Nikon 18-55mm @ 18mm
Configuration: Reversed
Extension Tubes: no
Image Stack: 4 images
Stackware: Zerene
Aperture: f/8
Shutter Speed: 1/250 sec
ISO: 200
Flash: Single Nikon SB-R200 flash head through DIY Diffuser
Stabilization: Handheld
Subject Size: 4mm
Species: European Earwig, Nymphh, (Forficula auricularia)
Location: Fort Collins, Colorado
I must admit, with the naked eye I thought I was photographing a termite. I had to look at the photo for a few seconds to realize that this was in fact a juvenile European Earwig. Earwigs are another species that rarely stop moving around when found in the field, so I quickly capitalized on these shots. I found the adult clinging to the underside of a board that I laid in my backyard. She ran off immediately after the shoot.
An adult. 9 handheld focus stacked shots with the above configuration, and the zoom at about 24mm.
