Spotted Dude
by Skip

Comment:
Not really a beetle, but a true bug (assasin bug); and a really cool one, at that. Great eye for spotting and capturing such a good shot of it! Never seen one with those markings. Think I'll put him in my favorites.
Here's a link to it's ID: //bugguide.net/node/view/166/bgpage

Message edited by author 2005-07-18 18:59:22.

Thought out - blue
by Amason

Comment:
Love it!

4.75
by Imagineer

Comment:
I really liked this shot and expected it to do much better. It's too bad that we are so out of touch with our humanity that this coul be considered offensive, especially considering what the media portrays as "acceptable".

I agree with skiprow, it stuck in my mind long afterwards too.

Seaside Nursery
by rox_rox

Comment:
Wow! Can't believe this is my highest score yet!

Thanks, everyone for the great comments and votes. They were better than I expected. Comments reflected exactly how I felt about this image. I hoped for more focus and a less busy composition. But of all the shots I took, this was the best. I'll post some outtakes that are even creepier than this one.

Mantis or Alien?
by JOHNBOY1970

Comment:
Pretty cool shot. The green background adds to the "alien" theme. Really like the composition. I'm not an expert at processing, but I think I see compression artifacts?

That's not a preying mantis, though. It's most likely a wheelbug nymph. They are one of my favorite bugs, but watch-out, they have a mean bite!
Here's a link to some info: //bugguide.net/index.php?q=search&keys=wheel+bug

Keep up the good work.

Orchid Threesome
by aboutimage

Comment:
Again, nice background and border color choice. Love this compostion too.

I'm Single
by aboutimage

Comment:
Lovely image. Perfect color choice for background and border. Like the composition too.

Korean dog market
by jackditch

Comment:
Thank you for sharing this image. I agree, it needs to be seen.

One of the most moving that I have seen in a long time.

IMG_3624.jpg
by dwterry

Comment:
I really like this. The darker background behind the branches keeps it from being too busy. The balance is nice with the lighter color and negative space in the upper third. Nice contrast between the crisp, sharp branches and the soft background. Good composition. Thanks for commenting on my sunset image.

Prairie Sunset
by Sonifo

Comment:
Wow. I'm partial to silhouettes against sunsets, and this one is especially nice. One thing I really miss about living out West. Love the color range.