Posted by Earnest (Oklahoma, United States) on 26 June 2008 in Animal & Insect and Portfolio.
We often use the generic term bug for any insects, spiders, etc. entomologists use the term bug specifically. The insect pictured is a true bug. Homely isn't he?
nice shot ;)
26 Jun 2008 1:22am
interesting
26 Jun 2008 3:00am
fine contrast with the flowers
26 Jun 2008 4:55am
I'd say he's probably quite handsome to the ladies of his species, and a fine looking guy in this shot. Very nice.
26 Jun 2008 6:10am
@Eric Fry: Actually I was a bit unhappy with this one because it is over-cropped but I left is up....
A creepy bug... very good macro, you must have been pretty close ?
26 Jun 2008 6:50am
@Observing: Yes I was close and still haven't quite mastered this particular camera....
great close up on this interesting creature
26 Jun 2008 8:17am
I'm glad it didn't go away while you were trying to capture the moment! This is truly an interesting bug, and the flowers make him look great. he looks at home!
26 Jun 2008 9:16am
Great macro, good composition, but not so keen on the bug
26 Jun 2008 9:18am
This one is almost like a painting !
26 Jun 2008 2:45pm
Great macro composition Earnest!
26 Jun 2008 2:48pm
wow . . this is a beaut . . that bug is a real elegant design !
26 Jun 2008 4:11pm
I think it's a rather beautiful bug, Earnest! Excellent macro!
26 Jun 2008 5:51pm
@Betty: I'm sure its mother would be proud to know you thought that.. :-)
a splendid macro, that I like, beautiful sharpness really nice!
26 Jun 2008 6:30pm
He's a fine fellow indeed, a great macro Earnest.
26 Jun 2008 7:04pm
Great close up Earnest. He is very different ... probably would make me run....
26 Jun 2008 7:33pm
What a wonderful colorful subject you caught! It's fabulous and doesn't even creep me out. Awesome image.
27 Jun 2008 2:42pm
@Kelela: Thanks very much... I looked back over your series and found all the emotional captures fascinating!
Great macro!
27 Jun 2008 6:03pm
In the immortal words of Rod Serling, "Consider, if you will..."
1. If there isn't any pixelllation, then it isn't overcropped.
2. If it is flying in my face/buzzing around my head/crawling on my skin, AND, it goes crunch/pop/squish when I smash it, then it is a true bug!
Have a great day, my friend!
3 Jul 2008 6:48am
@Eric Fry: Thanks, Eric... :-)
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