Guyanan Amazon part 10

[pbertner]

A few familiar faces around here. Kick off with these wild critters:
Shield bug portrait:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4153/5039635100_eebe1c2c3c_b.jpg

Alydidae adult:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4132/5038532541_c5747932f8_b.jpg

Ant mimicking Alydidae nymph:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4149/5038548209_a2e88e5f7c_b.jpg

Shield bug on flower:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4085/5037975258_78c8710eb5_b.jpg

Hairy caterpillar:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4109/5035447234_4612857132_b.jpg

Ant at flower:
http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4145/5036890371_4c51098297_b.jpg

http://farm5.static.flickr.com/4116/5036932169_be10f3a161_b.jpg

Some tips, tricks and techniques for the newbie and enthusiast alike can be found at my blog here: http://pbertner.wordpress.com/photography-tips-tricks-and-techniques/ . Everyone's encouraged to contribute!

Those wanting to get up to date: parts 1-9 are here:
1) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/935744/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8836243
2) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/936024/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8838467
3) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/936550/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8843217
4) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/936785/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8845507
5) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/940012/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8880397
6) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/940258/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8882597
7)http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/940506/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8884870
8) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/940991/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8889495
9) http://www.fredmiranda.com/forum/topic/941332/0?keyword=Guyanan,Amazon#8892944

[dorsetman]

Again man, these are just plain awesome. Please inbox me a bit about your trip, im gripped with facination!!!!

[Tugboat]

interesting images & blog, you have some fantastic macros, you should add some to the gallery so more people can see them.

[miketoll]

Agree completely with Trena.

[dorsetman]

Just glorious stuff!!!!