Froghopper on a rose petal

2 years 8 months ago #720278 by Paul Iddon
This is the common froghopper, Philaenus spumarius. It was standing on the stem of a rose, just beneath the bud, and I was able to gently break the flower away from the plant and that allowed me to use the petals as the background as it moved around.

It was around 9.30pm when I took these, which probably explains why it didn't bounce off into the garden and gave me the chance to nail a good few shots from various angles, by turning the rose around to get the shots.














Paul.


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2 years 8 months ago #720285 by Nikon Shooter
I like the less documentary last shot… very well done! :P

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2 years 8 months ago #720297 by Paul Iddon

Nikon Shooter wrote: I like the less documentary last shot… very well done! :P


Looks like a cheeky peek doesn't it - almost comical...

Paul.


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2 years 8 months ago #720313 by Jack Mason
Great macro shot and the details are really sharp! Awesome set here! 


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2 years 8 months ago #720320 by Paul Iddon

Jack Mason wrote: Great macro shot and the details are really sharp! Awesome set here! 


Thank you Jack  :)

Paul.


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2 years 8 months ago #720558 by peterock33
Some more great shots there Paul.... that last one definitely has a look.


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2 years 8 months ago #720728 by Rohan Tushar
Really good color contrast. Good focus as well! 


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2 years 8 months ago #720749 by Paul Iddon

peterock33 wrote: Some more great shots there Paul.... that last one definitely has a look.

Rohan Tushar wrote: Really good color contrast. Good focus as well! 


Thank you  :)

Paul.


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2 years 8 months ago #721293 by serhiko
the last one is the best i think


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