It noticed me, though upside down, but I continued to take time to setup tripod and extension tubes, and to clear blockages.
It was busy gnawing, chewing and eating while I was busy snapping; no, this little bug seemed to be curious again about the passer-by but wasted only another second or two.
I had then sacrificed a whole piece of flower in return for a high level of photographic satisfaction, but a flower a day keeps my cucumber away, that is not good.
It was however good not to see the bug again the following day.
It suffered from indigestion after a heavy meal.
And the color of that cucumber flower looks delicious..Gorgeous photos of the bug which has almost the same color as the flower!
ReplyDeletethis was too cute. i LOVE the 2nd shot. he looks so adorable!!!
ReplyDeleteindigestion or your cucumber plant cursed the little bug? LOL!
ReplyDeleteso tripod and extension tubes are the secrets to your stunning macros?
These are great macro shots! I love photographing insects. They're so interesting. You really did a phenomenal job on this!
ReplyDeleteVery nice series on the bug !
ReplyDeleteAuf dem zweiten Foto schaut er sehr lustig aus...:-)
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These are wonderful macros of the bug at 'work', but if he keeps getting indigestion from heavy meals you won't have any cucumbers at all.
ReplyDeleteGreat close-ups of the bug's cute face and it only cost part of a flower, sounds like a good deal!
ReplyDeleteawesome close ups. i am not a bug lover but these images might change my mind!!
ReplyDeleteWow! again ~ awesome photography ~ love the tiny bug looking at you ~ ~ thanks, ^_^ (A Creative Harbor)
ReplyDeleteWhat a cute little red bug. Love it!
ReplyDeleteNow he is a cute little bug but needs to go on a diet. He is also very acrobatic :) Fantastic shots, Rainfield
ReplyDeletei love your photos...i was taking about them yesterday and telling my friends how much of an appreciation of the world i am getting from your macroshots. (is that the right word?)
ReplyDeleteFor a bug, it is quite cute. Your cucumbers live another day. Hopefully, you will get a chance eat it first.
ReplyDeleteAMAZING!
ReplyDeleteLittle bug says, "There MUST be a God, if a man carrying around his kid hanging from around his neck, with one big eye which WINKS at me, time and again.
Don't know about the dad, but the one-eyed black thingie (his kid) is real cute....I think!
(Does that mean 'I am'?")
ne little bug went out one day,
ReplyDeleteOver the flower petals far far away,
After the fiesta, little bug will have an afternoon siesta!
you always make me laugh Rainfield. and what beautiful and crisp pictures you have.
ReplyDeleteCrisp photographs as your cucumbers should be if the little gourmet doesn't elminate them all. He is quite daring, munching right in front of you.
ReplyDeleteAbove and beyond the call of duty but I am so proud of your dedication. I would have succumbed at first bite.
ReplyDeleteGreat macro series, Rainfield. I hope your cucumbers survive the bugs. Have a great weekend.
ReplyDeleteBrought up as farmers, we grew cucumbers and this bug is one of the culprit eating up the young leaves. Farmer & bugs, not a good combination. But this one looks gorgeous tho.
ReplyDeleteA curious little fellow! His eyes were obviously bigger than his tummy!
ReplyDeleteHugs back at you!
Very interesting and colorful bug you have there! It does have nice eyes.. They sure can eat a lot. Hope it got sick and won't be back to destroy those pretty cucumber flowers. You will have nothing to put in your salad..Ha! Have a nice weekend.
ReplyDeleteBeautiful shots, Mr. Rainfield, and the colors in these photos are amazing.
ReplyDeleteGreat photos,
ReplyDeletebut, as a gardener, it's a bad-news bug.
Fight for your garden produce!
He's a cutie, but when we used to garden I would have been pretty darn upset to see him on my plants.
ReplyDeleteOh...nice shots...amazing! Love
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Now, that is a very funny story!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful! Love the color of the cucumber and the color of the bug..
ReplyDeletehow funny, it suffered indigestion !!!
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this is fantastic! i particularly like that first shot!
ReplyDeletewhat a cute little guy, excellent commentary, too!
i always love visiting your site.
have a great remainder of your weekend!
xoxo
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ReplyDeleteA segunda foto é preciosa.
♡ Boa semana!
Beijinhos.
Brasil
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You are so funny!
ReplyDeleteI love the shots of this cucumber flower-eating bug!
Lovely pics and the bug seems camera friendly!!! Wish you a wonderful week ahead:)
ReplyDeleteWhat fun to follow a colourful bug around, capturing it with your lens!
ReplyDeleteGreat series! Love that line "a flower a day keeps my cucumber away..." Makes me laugh!
ReplyDeleteBeautiful macro shots!
ReplyDeleteBugs need to eat flowers and we need to take pictures. I always like the bug pictures you take.
ReplyDeleteYour're just so funny! hhahahhaa...
ReplyDeleteBeautiful pictures of the little beetle, The second picture is the absolute best / brita
ReplyDeleteFunny! And great shots!
ReplyDeleteJemu wszystko jedno w jakiej pozycji go sfotografowałeś, najważniejsze jest jedzenie. Faktycznie może dostać niestrawności po takim obżarstwie. Pozdrawiam.
ReplyDeleteHim in whatever position he did photograph the most important is the food. In fact, it can get indigestion after such a hearty meal. Yours.
oops... need to check my cucumber for this baby. I don't want to lose my cucumber.
ReplyDeletegreat dof and what a cute photo-model you have found:-9happy weekend from tulipland Holland!
ReplyDeleteI love these photos especially the second to last one where you captured the bottom of his abdomen. I love bugs.
ReplyDeleteHooray! I can comment now! Amazing photos!!! Fantastic to find your blog!!! x
ReplyDeleteYou are harvesting cucumbers.
ReplyDeleteCute bug with a big appetite. Stunning shots!
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