Beetle
Uploaded: June 13, 2017 | Entered: June 13, 2017 15:57:54
I took this in my yard this afternoon. I used the KX-800 twin flash with a diffuser. Settings f19, 1/250, ISO 320.
John Connolly June 14, 2017
He is a handsome little devil Shirley! An outstanding macro capture! #1688885Shirley D. Freeman June 14, 2017
Thank you, John. <>< #11608245Bojan Bencic June 15, 2017
Fantastic color and shine, Shirley. Excellent clarity and details. #11608583Shirley D. Freeman June 15, 2017
Thank you, Bojan. <>< #11608590Nancy L. Green June 16, 2017
I never cease to be amazed at your wonderful macro work Shirley, WOW!!! <>< #11609604Shirley D. Freeman June 16, 2017
Thank you, Nancy. That is truly taken as a compliment. <>< #11609698Chuck Green June 16, 2017
Great image, Shirley! He seems to enjoy his lunch! <>< #11609990Shirley D. Freeman June 16, 2017
Thank you, Chuck. Yes, I should have named it "Lunch Time" or something. Fortunately, he has chose a vine that is growing into our hedge, so let him eat away! <>< #11610032Emile Abbott June 20, 2017
Wonderful color and details, love the shine on his back and head. Stunning macro work Shirley. #11612262Shirley D. Freeman June 20, 2017
Thank you, Emile. <>< #11612268Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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