Trying to capture anything that is actually alive as I know soon that I will have to start using my creative juices to come up with a picture of the day! I really like the neutral colours in this!
That red body really stands out against the pale colors of the background, and the detail on those wings is fantastic. You're so right about the fading opportunities to take photos of 'live' things.
I agree the colours are subdued and so suitable for this delicate shot and the background does not compete with the main subject which is beautifully sharp. Fav