Green mystery for Georges_H_Hoens by PapaGuru
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It's a bit of a mystery to me Georges, these green shieldbugs. From the late summer until the winter-cold arrives, they just sit there on there "favourite" spot. Alone in pairs or little groups (adults and juveniles) they just seem to do nothing for days even weeks! Suddenly they disappear and then I find them on other spots where they do the same "thing" again. They only move when I come to close with my cyclope-camera-eye. They seem to enjoy the sun though! Eventually they all turn brown in winter and hibernate, although in soft winters you can spot a few sitting and sunning again. In spring they all turn green again and get red legs and antenna's for the mating-season.
Greetings PapaGuru.
Comments (45)
cloughie
Bravo!!! What wonderful photography...and I just love Bugs!!!!!
danob
Wow superp details and photography Ric
Tore13
nitide e preziose
Sekadhar
Wonderful photo! Such details! Excellent done:)!!!
ModestyB
Splendid shot Ric!!!
Lary
Amazing dedi from a great artist for a great artist!!! Congrats ! V***
Cosme..D..Churruca
Amazing the mimetism of these insects, fantantic macro Ric !
jimry
Excellent 'topgraphy...and a wonderful compo :)
SNAKEY
This is so beautiful mate...... I have never observed the insect life so closer before and thanks for all the details you provided. I also enjoy the element of mystery in your story... ;) A twist in the tale is always welcome. As for the shot...... well, the close up in the bottom shows that they not only tan in the sun but also wear sunglasses:P:P:P
i-popba
EXCELLENT CAPTURE...COLL WORK MY FRIEND.!!
shadymoon
The photography is marvellous! aren't you the clever one! love it!!!
M_Moraitis
I like the fact that you have studied these fellows and taken note of their behaviors...it makes the images even more spectacular...if that is possible. Gorgeous colors, clarity and exposure!
vlaaitje
wonderful compo..I saw them in brown? They are the same in brown then? Perfect details
cynlee
green on green, what a group shot! & the close up is sensational!! :]
RobertTheoret
Exception capture my friend. Well done. Bravos!!!
chantal-france
Awesome macro and composition : wonderful ! Great performance to have transformed this ugly insects in an artistic creation. Bravo !
Niutek
Yiiikes! runs out of sight :D
soulofharmony
wowwwwwwwwwwww sublime.. such beautiful clarity excellent macro... never seen these creatures before or heard of... sublime :)
Akinom
Gorgeous shots, Ric! Especially the close up knocks me out! Super details! They may hide anywhere you will find them, eh?
NODROG69
WOW! Spectacular shots, and wonderful composition. Excellent work ~ love it. V
kenmo
WOW - fantastic bugs...and a brilliant find...VOTE
Apophis906
Wonderful photo here, what an up close shot. Excellent capture and job.
geneb19
up close and personal eh? hehe fantastic macro work as always my friend!! VOTE
BlACklADY-
Simply wonderful!!!! Excellent close up, fantastic details and cpture. Awesome compo. Your work is wonderful. ;] Well done.
Tedz
They even congregate in My Neck of the Woods, great close up!
jcv2
There's still a lot to be discovered in this world! The secret life of bugs could be a very interesting series to be produced by someone like David Attenborough.... Excellent work, very crisp shots!
laocoon
Great photo and a fascinating story, the shield bugs have got it right, sit in the sun with your friends all summer and hibernate all winter!
tfrarug
WOOOOW your macros are really MASTERPIECES!! My bow!!! Ruggero
FearaJinx
Wow, there's my science fact for the day... that's neat.
OldFaithful
Amazing little guys you found, Ric:) They look well armoured...must have to do a lot of battling:P Great work with the DOF, as usual:)