An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles.
by wuwei

Comment by Cory:
Nice metallic scarab beetle!

An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles.
by wuwei

Comment by MaryO:
Which, in turn, have in inordinate fondness for many of the things growing in my garden! I don't see the rather distinctive antennae of a Japanese beetle so maybe this iridescent little fellow isn't so bad.

An Inordinate Fondness for Beetles.
by wuwei

Comment by KarenNfld:
Love the colours and DOF.

Hey buddy can you spare a dime?
by wuwei

Comment by HarveyG:
Sorely underrated by the voters, and comments.

Hey buddy can you spare a dime?
by wuwei

Comment by Lydia:
The title doesn't fit the Nat Geo style... but this isn't a writing challenge, it's a photog challenge... and I love the water on the wings and the sharpness.



I may or may not be voting, so please do not equate my comment with any score.

Hey buddy can you spare a dime?
by wuwei

Comment by HarveyG:
This is an exceptional macro. To get the minuscule flat focus plane on the eyes and on the leading edge of the wings shows technical adeptness. Sure, a cold bug is easier to photograph but that's not guaranteed here. It could be a summer shower. Great focus, PP seems basic enough, perhaps the green has been pushed a bit and I'd be wary of that if submitting to NG. Lovely framing and composition. The picture can stand on its own merit without text. The title is not NG typical, more likely to have the common and species names. It's worthy of publication. High marks. Bumped +1 to 10 (please change the title to something more Nat Geo centric!)

Hey buddy can you spare a dime?
by wuwei

Comment by KarenNfld:
Cool macro, love the water/dew on the wings.