Behind the Scenes

Not sure what kind of bug this is and all I did was up the contrast a little so he is a very surreal looking critter.

[Call me Joe]

Superb & sharp details!!:)

[Janiskay]

It could be some sort of bee fly. But don't take my word for it I'm really not sure. Nice capture though.

[Maggiemae]

I hope someone identifies it - it has a solid front which looks dangerous!

[Gillian]

Could almost be a piece of jewellery. Looks almost metallic.

[summerfield]

it does look metallic and it's wearing a hat, methinks!

[Jill Peck Vona]

wow, fabulous

[Rick Schies]

I love the clarity, very nicely done Katy

[Kay Hodges]

NIce pov

[MaryBeth Dailey]

He is surreal! Looks like he is gilded and made of metal. Maybe a horse fly?

[Leana Niemand]

A fantastic capture!!

[Bill Fenske]

Strange bug, fantastic capture of it.

[katy]

@joemuli @janiskay @kwiksilver @summerfield @jpvona @digitalrn @kbird61 @espyetta @leananiemand @bill_fe @maggiemae I believe MaryBeth might be right about it being a horsefly. Usually I see them flying not sitting so I was a little confused, It might also be a bee fly as Janice suggested but whatever it is it does look like a piece of metallic jewelry. Thanks for all your nice comments and the FAV

[Leslie]

what a great macro

[katy]

@lesip I really appreciate it Leslie! thanks!

[Darlene]

Wow, what a great macro shot, Katy. Love those wings and the detail you captured. I just figured out macro shots with my new camera and ready for bugs to arrive like this one did for you.

[Daryl O'Hare]

Very well done! Looks like a movie poster.

[Ruth Moucharafieh]

Yuk yuk...do not like brown bugs.....why is it that black beetles are much more appealing??