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![]() The body of an adult rhinoceros beetle is covered by a thick exoskeleton. The size of the horn is a good indicator of nutrition and physical health. The horns are used in fighting other males during mating season, and for digging. Each has a horn on the head and another horn pointing forward from the center of the thorax. Common names of the Dynastinae refer to the characteristic horns borne only by the males of most species in the group. Some modern Oryctini grew up to 7 centimetres (2.8 in). ![]() An extinct Eocene Oryctoantiquus borealis was the largest fossil scarabeid, with a length of 5 centimetres (2.0 in). Some species have been anecdotally claimed to lift up to 850 times their own weight. The Dynastinae are among the largest of beetles, reaching more than 15 cm (6 in) in length, but are completely harmless to humans because they cannot bite or sting. Larva (back), pupa (center), imago (front) You can contact Jordan and see more work through his website.European rhinoceros beetle – three stages from larva to adult: Jordan is also an Ohio State alumnus who studied Art and Technology. He currently works at the Triplehorn Insect Collection as an Imaging Technician and Research Assistant. ![]() I am extremely thankful for the opportunity to have produced this, and have it displayed for the staff and guests who love insects most.Ībout the Author: Jordan Reynolds is a new-media artist concentratied on the intersection of art, architecture, and design. Her enthusiasm for insects, art, and creativity is what drives work like this to be done. Of course, this would not have been possible without Dr. Having an extra pair of hands and another artist to bounce ideas off of is always invaluable. I would like to thank Evie Moran for providing assistance with the photographing process. I hope this image hangs at the entrance of the Triplehorn Insect Collection for some time, and that every guest gets to enjoy it as much as I do. Open House 2018, Photo by Tamara Sabbagh. Then I would stitch these stacked images together creating one ‘ultra-montage image’. I then repeat this process several times until every section of the bug has been imaged. This involves photographing sections of the insect with a stack of 30+ images resulting in a single extended focus image. Through a technique known as ‘ultra-montage image’ I would achieve an ultra-high resolution image that would be more than suitable for such a size. In order to enlarge this beetle to the size of a rhinoceros, I would need the most amount of detail possible. After shooting the images, transfer them to Helicon Focus (image stacking software) Start the shooting process, allowing the camera to travel down the rails taking a picture every couple centimeters.ħ. ![]() Create a proper exposure and arrange the lighting environmentĦ. Calculate the number of steps and images that need to be takenĥ. Set the limits of the photograph by finding the top and bottom of the specimenĤ. Open up Helicon Remote (computer to camera communication software)ģ. Have the DSLR Camera, lights, and other equipment all on, connected, and arranged correctly.Ģ. This consists of a Canon 5D mark ii, Canon 100mm f/2.8 lens, five LED light panels, copy stand, Stackshot Macro Rail, and proprietary software.įor those interested, an abridged version of how I create a photograph with our equipment:ġ. For this specific project, I used our macro-camera since the insect was roughly 3 inches long. The next step was the fun part! In order to turn this plan into a reality, I needed to photograph the insect!Īt the collection, we have a lab with both a microscopic and macroscopic cameras to cover the gamut of insect sizes. In a similar fashion, I would span a single image over four separate banners to create a large scale photograph. In the past, the collection produced large banners that functioned as a way to display photographs and information. After some discussion over the theme ‘Magnified’, we decided to use the space to show a single large scale photograph of an insect. Lu suggested a large 12 ft x 6 ft wall in the collection that would be an excellent spot for a display. The challenge was to produce the largest image we could do within the constraints of a very small budget and the space we had available.ĭuring our brainstorming sessions for open house, Dr. Example image of a rusty patch bumble bee.įor this year’s open house we thought of using the techniques and protocols we developed for the scientific imaging to create a stunning and scientifically accurate display to illustrate to visitors 1) the beauty and surprisingly intricate detail found in the body of a relatively familiar insect, and 2) the revolutionary power of digital imaging technologies for the study of insects.
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