Friday, March 4, 2011

At Attention Soldier

This one of my favorite bug photos.  While I was out photographing my Azaleas in the Spring I came across this Soldier Beetle.  So I started photographing him and then I realized he might be dead, so I tapped lightly on the flower petals and "At Attention" he came.  In my opinion there is nothing good about photographing a dead beetle in a beautiful Azalea.  So I was very thankful he came around.  I guess it was too early in the morning and he hadn't warmed up yet.  I absolutely love this photo.  The colors are rich and bright and the Soldier Beetle looks great too!




At Attention
Soldier Beetle


4 comments:

  1. These are all beautiful images! The orange petals are so very rich in color and detail. Amazing morning lighting, too. That Soldier Beetle is quite photogenic. A joy to view your wonderful blog!

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  2. You can see its eyes! It's so exciting to have something come out this clearly and this unusually.

    Lucy

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  3. Thank you Julie. I appreciate you comments very much

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  4. Thanks Lucy. I think he was just to cold to move which allowed me to get quite close.

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