golden buprestid

Visited my folks today in celebration of Dad's 88th birthday. Helped a bit in the yard, and when I looked down I saw this brilliant copper bug crawling off. It literally shone like a new penny! Oh...for those who really like bugs, this fellow is definitely BoB (better on black).

[Graham Thresher]

What a fabulous shot. Fav and now following.

[~*~ Jo ~*~]

Super shot

[Debi 🐩]

Great detailed shot

[Graeme Stevens]

Excellent shot, great detail

[David Lee]

amazing colours when light hits this beatle

[Paula W]

What an amazing bug, never seen anything like this before! Happy Birthday to your Dad.

[Shepherdman's Wife]

What an interesting critter!

[Call me Joe]

Gorgeous capture !:)

[Richard Hickey]

Awesome macro.

[Cybelle]

Amazing focus. He's cute :)

[Rachel]

Amazing glittery eyes!

[Debbie]

wow

[Taffy]

This is just incredible! What a strong closeup!

[belinda]

Great close up and detail although a bit unattractive.

[Linda]

He is already very up close and personal, not sure I dare bob him ;-) super detail. All the best.

[Christine]

That's an interesting one - but looks a bit creepy to be honest

[Lee]

Fabulous macro.

[Annie D]

he is oh so pretty - fab find

[Stephanie Swift]

Gorgeous macro. You caught the detail, the texture, and glimmerings of the coppery colour so well. great pov and dof too. Has to be a fav for me.