Spikey Mikey

Went to the park today on a mission to capture a shot of an insect. But I just couldn't get the focus right when I really needed it!

Lots of bees bumbled about and tried to help.
Some butterflies openly mocked me.
The crickets just hid.

Here's a Spikey Mikey instead.

[Henri Russell]

Great focus here.

[4rky]

Thanks Henri :)

[gloria jones]

Great light, textures

[Anne Pancella]

Insects can be hard. You got a nice shot anyway. Plants don't move as much.

[JoeV]

I agree very nice textures. Bugs are tough.

[Candace]

Excellent framing of the surrounding vegetation!

[Wyomingsister]

This is fantastic! Looks like a unique insect about to take off in flight!

[Diana]

That sums it up for me too. I am in awe at some capture, but I just cannot do it. Love your spikey mikey :-)

[Mave]

Good shot

[4rky]

@wyomingsis
Looks like it has wings but I can only capture a shot because it is literally rooted to the spot!

[4rky]

@ludwigsdiana
So many amazing close ups of bugs and insects on this site!

[4rky]

@ribbet9
Thanks - it stood out as a little splash of bright green in a sea of dark green and brown :)

[4rky]

@annepann
Limited movement does make framing and taking a shot much easier.
:)

[4rky]

@joev
Bugs are tough!
Apart from the cat, most of my subjects don't move
:)

[4rky]

@ribbet9 @seattlite @mave
Thanks for the encouragement and kind comments
:)

[Suzanne]

Butterflies can be so cruel :) Who needs a bug when you have a perky spikey mikey

[sally agnew]

Very nice, love the detail and light :)

[M Whipple]

I get it about insects. . . such a challenge! But great shot of this spikey mikey. So clear and sharp.

[tony gig]

Lovely sharp capture...Fav

[Ko*]

Still on insect hunt 4rky? :) I'm still on a hunt for birds haha...

[4rky]

@madeinnl
Still looking! One day I will catch one of them!