Not much DOF here…

For the DOF theme—
I was using a +4 close-up filter, http://365project.org/tags/close-up%20filter
Found this beetle as I was coming inside to look at the lady beetle shots I took and good thing: this is better than any of the lady beetle shots. Lady beetles’ are so spherical and shiny, it is really hard to photograph them without some glare from the light source, whatever it may be.

Confirmed at BugGuide as Lygaeus kalmii or “Small Milkweed Bug”; http://bugguide.net/node/view/719610

A year ago (“Fallen star”): http://365project.org/rhoing/365/2011-11-01

[Tara]

Cool beetle - I love the heart on his back. Great detail and nice dof.

[Thom Mitchell]

@tara11 Thank you, Tara. I was initially drawn by the color, but only noticed the heart shape after uploading. It's fun to get those surprises.

[Vicki Dixon]

cute little guy!

[Chris]

Beautiful heart shape!

[Rick Schies]

Very nice shot Thom, and he is a colorful one

[Danette Thompson]

A close up of their little world gives a new perspective.

[elaine]

Interesting.. and I do like that heart on his back!

[ladyjane]

Excellent capture - looks like it's wearing argyle.

[Lisa Pouncy]

What lovely colours xx

[Nada A.]

Such cool colors.