Sunday, August 8, 2010

Apparently I love bugs

Last week was my first time participating in Macro Monday because last week was the first time I ever used my macro lens. I'm still going through some of the pictures I took and I keep going back to this one of the Japanese Beetle. My mom hates these things because they are destoying her garden, which I totally understand, but I love the color of their wings.

Humorously, they also remind me of my younger daughter. Who knew something that cute could be that destructive?

So, I'm using this picture for this weeks Macro Monday and because of the color of the flower, Mellow Yellow Monday.

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17 comments:

  1. ChesneyAugust 8, 2010 at 8:12 PM

    He is such an unusual fella...love those colors!

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  2. LizAugust 8, 2010 at 8:17 PM

    Great capture.

    Happy Mellow Yellow Monday!

    Liz @ MLC

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  3. LindyAugust 8, 2010 at 8:44 PM

    Lovely flower. I like the yellow that is hiding deep down in the petals. That beetle really stands out!

    My Macro Monday image

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  4. JulieAugust 8, 2010 at 9:16 PM

    That is a lovely contrast. The softness of the yellow bloom and the scratchiness of the beetle. I like that sort of contrast in a photograph very much.

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  5. CarlettaAugust 8, 2010 at 10:55 PM

    Wonderful shot!
    It's nice he choose the white flower to make himself really stand out for your attention.
    Their green color is appealing but they are little destructive nuisances.

    (Round The Bend)

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  6. finiAugust 9, 2010 at 12:44 AM

    Bugs always fascinate me!! Taking it's pictures even more challenging!! Great shot indeed!

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  7. eileeninmdAugust 9, 2010 at 1:46 AM

    Great macro shot, the bug is colorful.

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  8. JayAugust 9, 2010 at 2:25 AM

    He's gorgeous!! Love his colouring and the metallic sheen. We don't have them here, I don't think, but we have Lily Beetles which are just as gorgeous (scarlet and black, and very shiny). I can't kill them, so I have no lilies. :LOL

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  9. GlindaAugust 9, 2010 at 3:17 AM

    I hate those darn beetles, too (they decimate my hibiscus) but that is still one pretty photo!

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  10. Hootin AnniAugust 9, 2010 at 5:02 AM

    It's soooooo colorful against the white blossom.


    My Macro is Nautical And I also added a bit about a new meme I'm inviting everyone; if you'd like to join in on the challenge. Come over and find out what day on which it will take place....join me?

    Hope your Monday is treating you well.

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  11. MelissaAugust 9, 2010 at 5:15 AM

    Cool picture.It has pretty neat colors. Much easier to look at in a photo than in real life, lol.

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  12. Ashley SiskAugust 9, 2010 at 6:09 AM

    Apparently you do love bugs and flowers...but you do such great work with them. Don't stop! I love it. Oh, and congrats on the win for the photo below. You deserved it!

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  13. JustineAugust 9, 2010 at 8:24 AM

    lovely shot, looks like your macro is working out for you!

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  14. Stephanie VAugust 9, 2010 at 8:32 AM

    That's a great MYM shot. The bug has such wonderful coloring. And the rose is so delicately tinted. Nice contrasts.

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  15. MaaikeAugust 9, 2010 at 12:26 PM

    a beautiful shot!

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  16. EG CameraGirlAugust 9, 2010 at 2:08 PM

    Great shot but not one of my favourite bugs!

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  17. michaelAugust 9, 2010 at 9:17 PM

    Yes, that's a nasty but to a gardener. Great photo, though. Congratulations on the new macro lens.

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