A jewel in a field of gold [Contest Staff Favorites September 2017]
Uploaded: September 10, 2017 18:44:27 | Entered: September 10, 2017 18:54:05
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!
Jane E. Miller September 10, 2017
Awesome Macro. So Cool!! #1695723Hayden Cannon September 11, 2017
Thank you so much for your kind words Jane, I really appreciate them. Thanks again :-) #11639764G. Margaret Hennes September 11, 2017
Terrific capture, Hayden! Great colors and detail! #11640053Teresa L. Brooks September 12, 2017
Great capture, Hayden. Love those eyes and fangs? #11640189Hayden Cannon September 14, 2017
Thank you for your kind words Margaret and Teresa. Teresa they're mandibles or mouth parts :-) #11640934Val Feldman 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! #11653373Hayden 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. :-) #11653405Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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