Yikes, what a tough photo this was. Not a location where I could set up tripod, so handheld large macro, and the insect kept moving...and I wanted him in the shade so the back of his wings wouldn't blow out. Used fill flash. Focus is a touch soft, which will probably kill me on this.
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Hemiptera is the order of "true bugs" (as opposed to beetles)
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I really like the colors here and the DOF is great. You probably did get hurt on the focus, but still a stunning photo. Would be interested to see the outtakes.
Nice colours. At least you did not resort to murder in order to gain a photo ;-) The background bokeh is very pleasant. This was a good challenge in that many of the entries, IMO, were of good quality.
I've never seen one of these bugs. I loved the flowers with the little guy. I gave this a 6 in voting. It would have been higher with just a little better focus.
Well done, Catherine. Too bad about the focus. I like the composition, light, and colors. And there is something very feminine about the image. Odd thing to say, I know, but it looks like the picture belongs in a lady's boudoir.
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