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Enjoying the Beauty

© Shirley D. Freeman

Enjoying the Beauty

Uploaded: February 21, 2017 10:00:03 | Entered: February 21, 2017 10:00:16

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This little guy is weird looking, but he was out on the blossoms just resting there. Maybe someone can identify it??? I cropped it some so we could better enjoy the details of this little guy. I was using my KX-800 twin flash, camera set to manual, using my Canon 100 mm L macro lens. Settings were f16, 1/250, ISO 200.

Comments

Teresa Burnett level-classic February 21, 2017

Great capture of this freaky looking little guy, Shirley!! I'm really liking the light you are getting with your flash!! #1680138

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2017

Thank you, Teresa. <>< #11564399

John Connolly February 21, 2017

Your new flash is producing some great shots Teresa! This character appears to be some relation to a grass hopper! #11564419

Nancy L. Green level-classic February 21, 2017

You really are getting some great results with that new flash, wonderful details, beautiful lighting, and tones!! <>< #11564426

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2017

Thank you, John and Nancy. <>< #11564433

Claudia Kuhn level-classic February 21, 2017

What an interesting little critter you found! Never seen an insect like this guy. Terrific details and great find. He founds some nice flowers to pose on for you. #11564475

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2017

Thank you, Claudia. <>< #11564479

Nina Shields February 21, 2017

Wonderful focusing and detailing work in capturing this weird little creature!! #11564480

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2017

Thank you, Nina. <>< #11564485

Chuck Green level-classic February 21, 2017

Excellent work, Shirley! <>< #11564506

Shirley D. Freeman February 21, 2017

Thank you, Chuck. <>< #11564522

Rudi Reiner level-classic February 23, 2017

Excellent macro details & lighting Shirley! #11564780

Shirley D. Freeman February 23, 2017

Thank you, Rudi. <>< #11564808

Patrick Rouzes level-classic February 23, 2017

Wonderful detail, focus clarity & close up, Shirley! #11564925

Shirley D. Freeman February 24, 2017

Thank you, Patrick. <>< #11565005

Hayden Cannon March 23, 2017

Great capture of what is known as an Assassin Bug Zelus sp. They are expert hunters, it's probably looking for bees, wasps, ants or flower beetles and come in a range of colours and looks and some mimic other invertebrates. Great colours, lighting, comp and details in this great macro capture Shirley! #11574737

Shirley D. Freeman March 24, 2017

Thank you, Hayden, I really do appreciate your comment, and especially you taking the time to identify this insect! I sure hate to hear that he looks for bees, as we are already short on them. I had no idea what he was. <>< #11574829

Hayden Cannon March 24, 2017

Not a worry Shirley I know invertebrates really well so I knew it when I saw the picture. Yeah I know there's shortage on bee's sad as it is but the assassin bug needs his food. However he'll more likely go for ants hope he leaves your bee's :) #11574850

Shirley D. Freeman March 24, 2017

We are overwhelmed with Fire Ants, so they can feast on them! <>< #11574870

Emile Abbott level-deluxe April 09, 2017

Magnificent Shirley. #11581627

Shirley D. Freeman April 09, 2017

Thank you, Emile. <>< #11581787

Shirley D. Freeman April 09, 2017

Thank you, Emile. <>< #11581788

Emile Abbott level-deluxe May 15, 2017

Awesome details with that twin flash, Shirley. #11594714

Shirley D. Freeman May 15, 2017

Thank you, Emile. <>< #11594775

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic May 21, 2017

Very cool critter, Shirley... I'm glad you have its true identity now. Photography is a wonderful way to learn more about creation. Lovely shot & details! :o) #11596899

Shirley D. Freeman May 21, 2017 1

Thank you, Joanna. Yes, you are right, photography has caused me to learn much about the smaller creatures around us, which is good. This site is good too be a part of too, as so many of the photographers, like Hayden, are willing to share their knowledge! <>< #11596942

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