A jewel in a field of gold

© Hayden Cannon

A jewel in a field of gold

Uploaded: September 10, 2017 | Entered: September 10, 2017 18:54:05

Description

This is a photo of a Green Scarab Beetle Diphucephala sp. He was wondering about on a field of gold Acacia sp. flowers.
It was a not to miss photo opportunity. Hope you like it, all comments welcome!


Comments

Jane E. Miller level-classic September 10, 2017

Awesome Macro. So Cool!! #1695723

Hayden Cannon September 11, 2017

Thank you so much for your kind words Jane, I really appreciate them. Thanks again :-) #11639764

G. Margaret Hennes level-classic September 11, 2017

Terrific capture, Hayden! Great colors and detail! #11640053

Teresa L. Brooks September 12, 2017

Great capture, Hayden. Love those eyes and fangs? #11640189

Hayden Cannon September 14, 2017

Thank you for your kind words Margaret and Teresa. Teresa they're mandibles or mouth parts :-) #11640934

Val Feldman level-deluxe October 30, 2017

Another knock-my-socks-off macro from you, Hayden. You owe me about 20 pairs of socks by now! lol! Excellent work, as always! Congrats on your Finalist - hope we see this one again next round! #11653373

Hayden Cannon October 30, 2017

Thank you so much for your kind words Val, you always give me a smile with your lovely comments. I'll have to keep count of these socks and do a bulk order hehe thank you I hope it gets gold. :-) #11653405

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