Jivko Nakev

Jivko Nakev

Amateur Wildlife Photographer, already retired with a bit more time for my favorite hobby.
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    1. Comment on Sawfly - Euura sp. 4 hrs ago
      Ferdie, no need to thank me, this is a pleasure for me, I won't rest until I find the species or at least the genus of what I have captured.
    2. Comment on Onoculus spec. 2 days ago
      At the same time, 17 species are described in the Catalogue of life.
      https://www.catalogueoflife.org/data/browse?taxonKey=68CK
    3. Comment on Onoculus spec. 2 days ago
      Searching further I came across this article from 2018 about a new species of this genus, as yet without a scientific name, but it differs from the one pictured. The article lists 6 existing species, but unfortunately my searches yielded nothing - I couldn't find a single photo of any of them. Turns out to be a pretty rare genus. Excellent find Paul!
      https://gauchazh.clicrbs.com.br/tecnologia/noticia/2018/05/museu-da-pucrs-cria-votacao-para-batizar-nova-especie-de-aranha-cjhapi26505ts01pa15dmbcis.html
    4. Comment on Onoculus spec. 2 days ago
      I think it is Onocolus, Thomisidae family.
    5. Comment on Citrus Thrip or Scirtothrips citri 2 days ago
      I don't think one will be developed anytime soon. I currently have 2x and am considering buying a Raynox 250. I am very curious about what results I will be able to achieve!
    6. Comment on Bearded Vulture 2 days ago
      In my dream list. A very rare visitor to Bulgaria! Great capture!
    7. Comment on Citrus Thrip or Scirtothrips citri 2 days ago
      Great find and great macro, William!
    8. Comment on Like a broche 8 days ago
      Amazing creature!
    9. I should call it DYM - Do it Myself!!! It is similar to Cygnustech, but not so perfect, of course. I bought some plastic black and matt white maps from the local bookstore and a silver self-adhesive folio and velcro tape. The materials I used cost about 10 euros and several hours of drawing, cutting, and creating a paper prototype. When not mounted it is flat, slightly larger than A4, and fits perfectly in the backpack in the laptop compartment. It takes me about 2 minutes to mount it on the flash. The photo of the pelargonium was taken at home, next weeks I will test it in nature. I hope for good results.
    10. Comment on Green sandpiper - Tringa ochropus 18 days ago
      Thank you, Niel!