by Bob M.
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July 25, 2007

Photo by Bob M.

November 12, 2007 01:05 PM EST (Updated: June 18, 2009 12:01 PM EDT)
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Nikon D80, 1/320s, ISO200, 55mm+Macro lens, F/9
Nikon D80, 1/320s, ISO200, 55mm+Macro lens, F/9
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Comments: 143

Karmen s. Nov 12, 2007, 1:37pm EST
awwwwwwwww
Mary Beth Magee Nov 12, 2007, 1:41pm EST
Great shot! That could be in a field guide or textbook. Thanks for sharing, but what kind of beetle is it?
Jessica I. Nov 12, 2007, 1:41pm EST
great color!!!
Susan E. Nov 12, 2007, 1:42pm EST
Another WOW! Incredible close up; who knew bugs could be so beautiful.
Ellie !. Nov 12, 2007, 1:42pm EST
Incredible!
Madame Donna C. Nov 12, 2007, 1:42pm EST
Beautiful color on this little one.
Charlotte G. Nov 12, 2007, 1:42pm EST
beautiful capture!
Hollie ~TNR Works~ Nov 12, 2007, 1:43pm EST
I was going to say Lady Bug...but it doesn't have any 'dots'. I have no clue what it is. I look forward to the answer though! Great shot!!
Jean E. Nov 12, 2007, 1:44pm EST
perty little bug!
Amanda C. Nov 12, 2007, 1:45pm EST
really great shot!
Alie Y. Nov 12, 2007, 1:45pm EST
Terrific shot!
Shannon S. Nov 12, 2007, 1:46pm EST
Cool.
Kayleigh M. Nov 12, 2007, 1:47pm EST
This is such an awesome pic! I cant believe how a close up can make something so creepy look amazing
John Philipp Nov 12, 2007, 1:48pm EST
Excellent photo, Bob.
I have no idea what it is but that is an amazing macro!!!wow!
I want a lens like yours for my camera!!!
technique?
F. Jeanette c. Nov 12, 2007, 1:49pm EST
What luster. It's beautiful. 10
Anne N. Nov 12, 2007, 1:51pm EST
that picture is a winner, super duper, thanks for sharing, it is GREAT
Leslie "Missy" T. Nov 12, 2007, 1:51pm EST
Very striking picture.
Syed The Shah Nov 12, 2007, 1:51pm EST
Magnificent shot, pure details
Great work
Danielle P. Nov 12, 2007, 1:52pm EST
Wow, the detail is amazing.
Brenda B. Nov 12, 2007, 1:57pm EST
I don't like bugs but that is a great picture
Kelly M. Nov 12, 2007, 1:57pm EST
Great close up!
Ruth F. Nov 12, 2007, 1:58pm EST
cool! It's so red and shiny!
Nana to Seven Cutiepies Nov 12, 2007, 1:58pm EST
Amazing shot. Beautiful.
Shekinah C. Nov 12, 2007, 2:01pm EST
Cool, looks a lot like a lady bug but no spots.
Robyn F. Nov 12, 2007, 2:02pm EST
great photo!
Bonnie S. Nov 12, 2007, 2:02pm EST
That's a neat shot : )
Nan G. Nov 12, 2007, 2:02pm EST
Bob, you did a wonderful job on this photo. I can't believe the detail and shine that the bug shows. Thanks for sharing.
Christopher Cole Nov 12, 2007, 2:03pm EST
nice shot!
juley g. Nov 12, 2007, 2:04pm EST
That is a really cool picture!
nice image Bob!!!
Ginger C. Nov 12, 2007, 2:06pm EST
Great pic, What a find! It's head is almost incandescent!
Vivian P. Nov 12, 2007, 2:12pm EST
beautiful great color
Cristina S. Nov 12, 2007, 2:14pm EST
great shot!
The Red Headed Witch of Gather G. Nov 12, 2007, 2:17pm EST
wow! awesome photo!
Rose T. Nov 12, 2007, 2:17pm EST
Ahhh Painted ladybug? Nice shot!
Pam H. Nov 12, 2007, 2:34pm EST
great shot.
Seth Garrison Nov 12, 2007, 2:34pm EST
awesome
Sue M. Nov 12, 2007, 2:44pm EST
Awesome macro, Bob!
Taryn S. Nov 12, 2007, 2:47pm EST
Beautiful!
Jerry Kays Nov 12, 2007, 2:48pm EST
Up close and personal ... great shot.
Kathryn E. Nov 12, 2007, 2:49pm EST
Absolutely beautiful shot.
Jean C. Nov 12, 2007, 2:51pm EST
awesome shot! thanks for sharing.
Ruthe M. Nov 12, 2007, 2:52pm EST
Lovely shot. Okay, I give up...what kind of beetle is it?
Sonia M. Nov 12, 2007, 2:53pm EST
Great shot....no idea what it is!
Curt L. Nov 12, 2007, 2:58pm EST
Awesome! Have a 10!
necee t. Nov 12, 2007, 3:00pm EST
if he gets any bigger i can ride on him... haha great shot...
DENISE S. Nov 12, 2007, 3:21pm EST
great pic I didn't realize they are so red
Jerri H. Nov 12, 2007, 3:27pm EST
Great shot BOB!!!!!!
Col. George W. Nov 12, 2007, 3:30pm EST
That bug has to be in the same family as the Ladybug judging by it's shape etc. Great Shot BTW. Tried to look it up. There are 4,000 different kinds of Ladybugs and 300,000 different kinds of Beetles. I think this one just forgot to put his spots on that morning.
☆ Æ’åitÄ¥ ☆ Nov 12, 2007, 3:54pm EST
YOU are such a talented photographer, Bob! This is absolutely amazing.
ChrisJerri S. Nov 12, 2007, 3:55pm EST
wonderful
Cynthia L. Nov 12, 2007, 3:57pm EST
pretty
TK Rosevear Nov 12, 2007, 4:10pm EST
a beautiful capture, Bob!!!
Kimber L. Nov 12, 2007, 4:12pm EST
very nice detail!!!
Donna R. Nov 12, 2007, 4:19pm EST
Wonderful shot!
Emma L. Nov 12, 2007, 4:27pm EST
Beautiful picture!
Lisa (I love loons) C. Nov 12, 2007, 4:36pm EST
Wow - what an awesome shot!!!
Deborah O. Nov 12, 2007, 4:39pm EST
Fabu, keep on going on ;-o
Kevin O. Nov 12, 2007, 4:54pm EST
Nicely done!
Heidianna "Coriander" T. Nov 12, 2007, 5:08pm EST
Wow, this is a fantastic picture! I wonder what kind of bug it is.
Jen A. Nov 12, 2007, 5:21pm EST
Even though it's a bug and I don't care for them... This is a beautiful picture. The colors are gorgeous.
vickie f. Nov 12, 2007, 5:21pm EST
Great shot, looks to be in the beetle family
Denise B. Nov 12, 2007, 5:47pm EST
neat
Lydia (part of the solution) Shelley Nov 12, 2007, 5:51pm EST
This page calls it an innocous Russian beetle... and that's my best effort for the moment.
; )
Great shot, love the red on his body.
Georgiana S. Nov 12, 2007, 5:52pm EST
makes me think of a 1955 Plymouth Coupe I had in the early 60s! Red and black two-tone!
Gary H. Nov 12, 2007, 6:08pm EST
Great job Bob, your photo just blow me away, alway great
Angela <:3---}~~~~ M. Nov 12, 2007, 6:08pm EST
I think this is the best buggy pic Ive seen in a long time, nice job!
Wendy C. Nov 12, 2007, 6:17pm EST
Thanks for posting Bob. I peeked around the internet a bit, but couldn't ID this beauty. Rather reminds me of a red japanese beetle, though admitedly that wouldn't be a good thing to have around.
Trudy P. Nov 12, 2007, 6:52pm EST
Bob what a great photo! Guess the ladybug forgot to put on her spots this morning!
donald k. Nov 12, 2007, 7:19pm EST
Looks lika a beetle. Non the "broad nose beetle" we have here, but still a beetle.
Billie H. Nov 12, 2007, 7:24pm EST
Wow nice pic! Great work.
Ken K. Nov 12, 2007, 7:36pm EST
Beautiful capture!
April M. Nov 12, 2007, 7:46pm EST
beautiful! <3
Marianne R. Nov 12, 2007, 8:01pm EST
Nice closeup!
Sherrie H. Nov 12, 2007, 8:03pm EST
You're a miracle worker... you can even make bugs look beautiful.
penni d. Nov 12, 2007, 8:18pm EST
i adore hardshell beetles, but alas, i know not this ones name......
Cheryl W. Nov 12, 2007, 9:15pm EST
This is a great shot, bob!
Ron B. Nov 12, 2007, 9:20pm EST
Great image.
Heather W. Nov 12, 2007, 9:20pm EST
Awesome photo
Jan R. Nov 12, 2007, 9:24pm EST
Okay .. I give up. What is it????
A R. Nov 12, 2007, 9:25pm EST
WOW!!!! Fantastic Shot!!! :D
Larry H. Nov 12, 2007, 9:31pm EST
great shot thanks for sharing..
Deb D. Nov 12, 2007, 9:39pm EST
Excellent, excellent macro. That is a beautiful bug!
Tiffany G. Nov 12, 2007, 10:04pm EST
Awe, beetles creep me out...
dee b. Nov 12, 2007, 10:07pm EST
boy that close up could bug ya out lol!
Suzi :Two sides to every story Nov 12, 2007, 10:16pm EST
Looks a lot like a blister beetle.
Erica M. Nov 12, 2007, 10:21pm EST
very nice!
Dena Straughn Nov 12, 2007, 10:47pm EST
unusual--dunno
Steph-in-NE ..... Nov 12, 2007, 10:51pm EST
neat colors and big shot from a small animal,,
beautiful
Dawn W. Nov 12, 2007, 11:01pm EST
beuatiful photo!!
Rhoda S. Nov 12, 2007, 11:18pm EST
Good shot!
Erin P. Nov 12, 2007, 11:30pm EST
Another beaut of a shot!
Punky Blue Nov 13, 2007, 12:26am EST
I like the textures you created; the contrast between the soft background, and the hard, sweet-tart looking shell.
Sandra T. Nov 13, 2007, 12:34am EST
Very awesome shot. Sort of a creepy subject, but very nice color.
Linda K. Nov 13, 2007, 12:41am EST
Outstanding photo!
Elizabeth Madrigal Nov 13, 2007, 12:42am EST
That shot is amazing.. and what kind of beetle is it?
Shirl T. Nov 13, 2007, 12:48am EST
very nice
Jennifer K. Nov 13, 2007, 1:51am EST
Marvelous photograph, Bob.
Rita j. Nov 13, 2007, 9:14am EST
beautiful
Roxanne H. Nov 13, 2007, 9:20am EST
Wow! All shined up and ready to go!
Mary C. Nov 13, 2007, 10:00am EST