Swamp Bluet (PAW 7/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by Jacko3d:
The sparkle works great, they are fascinating creatures.

The Summit
by HarveyG

Comment by giantmike:
Ha, what a great capture of one of the ugliest bugs you can find :)

The Summit
by HarveyG

Comment by MaryO:
Um, is that a dung beetle? On ... dung? Pretty amusing.

Swamp Bluet (PAW 7/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by Abra:
Great capture. I like the details of the wings. The star burst ads an interesting effect.

Swamp Bluet (PAW 7/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by Diamonds:
Great shot Harvey, and I love the star burst. It's an interesting plug in that one, I've got it too. Never thought of adding it this way. I love the simplicity of your composition, how you have the branches coming out from the side, and your placement of the bug. Wonderful colour all over, especially in your subject. Michele ps liked your story too

Swamp Bluet (PAW 7/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by pixelpig:
Great story, thanks, & a fine illustration to go with it. Sounds like a lovely afternoon.

The Summit
by HarveyG

Comment by KarenNfld:
What a cool macro!

The Summit
by HarveyG

Comment by CNovack:
Carrol picked up her coffee cup to take a sip. She quickly discovered that it had left a ring stain on her report that she had finished working on the night before. "Damn," she thought, "I'll have to print it again." A quick glance out the window made her stop. She spied a beetle rolling along. "Huh, look at the little circus performer on his ball," she watched for a few moments," Well, at least he's on top of his world. Wish I was." Carrol looked at her watch then rushed to get a fresh report printed before she ran out of the house to join the morning rush hour circus.

The sheen on the beetle's back and the details are fabulous! The spikes on the legs look intimidating. As he is rolling along he, he looks like he in on top of the world...and indeed he is:-)

Swamp Bluet (PAW 7/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by dandavis:
Nice shot. Beautiful color and composition

Swamp Bluet (PAW 7/52)
by HarveyG

Comment by Erin_Clark_007:
Oh, yes, now that you mention it, the eyes are a bit out of focus. With that in mind, the star effect does take focus off of that aspect. I'm still not a huge fan of the star, though. But the colors and overall detail of the rest of the bluet are beautiful!