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April 28, 2009
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American Giant Millipede (Narceus americanus)

It reaches a length of 4". When threatened, it secretes a brown liquid capable of causing long-lasting stains on bare skin or clothing. It also secretes a defense of very pungent chemicals that causes severe eye irritation from up to three feet away and which can cause temporary blindness if they get into the eye. Should not be handled, especially not without appropriate protection.

It is the most common millipede species in eastern North America.

The nymph sheds several times on its way to adulthood, each time gaining more segments and legs.

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Mood: Love ~brain-err0r Dec 9, 2009
haha it's like he's hanging himself out to dry.

I love millies, I miss owning them..
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~Calander Jun 1, 2009
From what I can see and in my opinion, you have aimed to capture the legs with the light accentuating them.
You have nailed it well. Focus is good and the lighting suits the shot.
Beauty is in the eye of the beholder alright. Lo and behold this is beautiful... for a millipede. :D
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~Cristian-M Jun 2, 2009
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Mood: Wow! *AmongTheFirst May 2, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Four inches. That is a gig millipede
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!Xb25 Apr 28, 2009
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i really wish i have something awesome to say but my mind is blank....^^;
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~Cristian-M Apr 29, 2009
Thanks for the :+fav:, Nicole! :)
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~SpunkOnAStick Apr 28, 2009  Professional Writer
Cool photo! However, I do hope I never see one live!
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*alimuse Apr 28, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
I don't really agree with the comment by CorazondeDios. I see that you've chosen to focus on the legs, which are illuminated by the sunshine, and I think it's a very good choice. The exposure is designed to make this point of focus and the light the prominent features, and is also, in my opinion, well chosen. The photo is indeed unique, as ErinM2000 commented, and I like it very much! Don't change a thing. Sometimes our artistic choices receive criticism from people who look at things only from a technical, rather than artistic, perspective.
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~Cristian-M May 1, 2009
Beauty is in the eyes of the beholder... :)

CorazondeDios is right in her assessment, and that's why I hesitated to post this image. On the other hand, I liked it for the very reasons you described.

I like compliments and :+fav:s (doesn't everyone?), but I don't mind critiques or negative comments. Both help me become a better photographer. :)
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*alimuse May 1, 2009  Hobbyist Photographer
Yes, but we must always realize that a critique, when all is said and done, is still someone's opinion. Many times, for the purposes of our own vision or artistic goal, we must do things that "technically" break the rules and don't follow the standard of what photo courses or books set forth.

While we can always learn something from even the harshest of critiques, there still must remain that core certainty of remaining true to our own vision, regardless.

You have proven yourself time and time again to be a top notch nature photographer, capable of adhering to high standards in terms of technical propriety. When someone like you chooses to post something that breaks those rules, it is important that others recognize that it is a choice you have knowingly made and respect that. We are free to choose whether we like it or not, but we should refrain from dismissive comments regarding the technique when it is obviously an artistic choice.

:D As always, I find your work very satisfying in both artistry as well as technique.
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