Once tried, I get addicted. Though might be fooled again, I continue my exploration into their little world .
But I was then shocked instead in front of my viewfinder window. This brown hopper was unexpectedly rugged and worn out.
Though fated and predestined, this was still an unpleasant face.
I made a simple effort to console myself by focusing on a nearby Beauty that was wearing a red ribbon. I shifted the piece of leaf for a better pose, and to move her closer to the "beast". She stayed calm and patient.
"Oh, it's no use. She's so beautiful, and I'm... Well, look at me!" the Beast muttered.
"But anyhow, thank you for stopping by."
The beast has a face that only a mother could love.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos, Rainfield..Beauty and the beast can still share the same environment..
ReplyDeleteThat face (2nd pic) is looks really beasty! Never seen such a close photo! Super capture!!
ReplyDeleteIs the beast morphing? I don't know why suddenly I have an image of the belalang like crustacean who changes shell as they grow bigger. Too much imagination.
ReplyDeleteNice macro photography! If the saying, "opposites attract" is true, maybe there is hope of those two being friends.
ReplyDeleteGalloping Galoshes- you've slipped into some prehistoric time cavern of the rocks!
ReplyDeleteOh for Pete's sake.. comical!! Well I can actually say I've captured a few of these insects when they were worn out too (or maybe just harassed) Ask how I would no that?!! I love these macros of the beauty and the beast!
ReplyDeleteThe belalang is looking more like an udang galah to me...anyway Rainfield, Beauty n the Beast, opposites attract!
ReplyDeleteThe beast looks like a fierce dragon outside some cavern of the rocks.
ReplyDeleteBe careful, it is going to spout flame....
That insect does have an unpleasant face in the 2nd photo. Reminds me of the movie Alien.
ReplyDeleteVery nice macros! Love those dramatic splotches of red on the Beast's shoulders.
ReplyDeletethe beauty outshines the beast but i must say life is boring without beasts around. both teach us a lesson, it all depends on how we take it. ;)
ReplyDeleteIt is like beauty and the beast. Fantastic macro shots, Rainfield.
ReplyDeleteYes, a mother's love is the greatest.
ReplyDeleteWe are always inspired by nature, and start to imagine. That's nothing wrong, I do believe.
Anyhow, the existence of beauty and the beast is just because of law of comparison.
Looks like a big ugly rock monster.
ReplyDeleteThe detail you've capered in these macros is amazing. The face in the second photo is definitely beastly.
ReplyDeleteYikes. The face so scary!
ReplyDeletea beauty and a beast, a capture which speaks of itself!
ReplyDeletethey may look like beasts... but your photos of them are beautiful.
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