Wildthing said at 3:45 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: He's a great looking little critter. Love the irridescent green. And the boards are a perfect background to show him off.
Welshchick said at 4:14 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: I want that bug! My fave color - what a beauty!
Floris said at 4:48 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Excellent macro ! What a beauty !
21-gramm said at 4:52 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Emerald beetle! Charm!
Northof40 said at 5:01 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Great detail.....Very cool shot and Bug..... Nice work That color is very very cool
Noe said at 5:32 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Cool bug... nice macro =)
Lifequest22 said at 5:50 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Super shot. Good compositon.
ConnieL said at 5:54 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Thank you, Mike...it was sure nice of him to pose on a perfect background. :) Rhonda, I'll have to keep that color in mind... :-) Thank you, Elke... a beauty, he is! Thank you,Den... emerald beetle was another descriptive name I saw. Thank you, Steve....with my little Canon Powershot A520...I thought it turned out pretty good. :) Thank you, Noe...glad you stopped by. :)
ConnieL said at 6:01 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Thank you, Linda. You 'slipped' in while I was writing the above. :-))
LatentE said at 6:51 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: That bug looks as if it was painted by a hotrod specialty paint shop. "Candy apple" green? Vroom! Vroom!
Jantass said at 6:59 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: Beautiful Connie insect, that wonderful color, spectacular image .. great work !!!!!!!!!!
SterlingGray said at 8:12 p.m. on Apr 17, 2008: I will take your word as to the name of the little guy. Great photo, really like the contrast of his bright color and the wood planks.
Tishfish said at 6:40 a.m. on Apr 18, 2008: Bugs are normally gross, but this one is pretty ! ! ! ! ! Great shot.
Hhwind said at 9:23 a.m. on Apr 18, 2008: Nice pretty bug you hv got there
Marcif said at 10:06 a.m. on Apr 18, 2008: That is a very pretty beetle and a great shot!
Chiloedream said at 5:30 p.m. on Apr 18, 2008: Superbe, merci Connie.
Bethe27 said at 7:56 p.m. on Apr 18, 2008: This bug may be pretty...but it is STILL gross!!!! :-)
ConnieL said at 10:26 p.m. on Apr 18, 2008: Thank you, Latent, I enjoyed your word picture. Thank you, Jeanine! Thank you, Sterlling...I took the word of an University website for his name. Thank you, Doreen...it is a pretty color. Thank you, Teo. Thank you, Marci. Merci, Thierry! Beth, you are so right...and from what I read he can deliver a nasty bite. :-)
Shenresi said at 7:58 a.m. on Apr 20, 2008: wonderful greenb- metallic color- nice shot !!!
Rdneg10 said at 9:40 a.m. on Apr 20, 2008: Just look at those colors... I need to get a MACRO lens! Love it! Kelly
ConnieL said at 10:40 a.m. on Apr 20, 2008: Thank you, Angela and Kelly!! :-)
Uhrichkr said at 10:06 a.m. on Apr 22, 2008: I'm always amazed by what nature can make up. What a perfect setting to capture this little guy!
Sativa said at 2:05 p.m. on Apr 25, 2008: What an amazing beetle....!!!! great catch...
ConnieL said at 8:49 p.m. on Apr 25, 2008: Thank you, Uhrichkr and Finn. I agree...an amazing beetle.
Loes said at 6:23 p.m. on Apr 26, 2008: What a beautiful colored bug!!
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