Comment from Mara del Mar
Excellent macro shot. I love the lighting, vivid color, good texture and sharp focus, good composition and frame. Well done
Mara

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

many thanks again

Comment from avmurray
I think these green bugs are quite pretty, and is standing out really well against the pink Zinnia. I really like the crisp and clear colors in this photo, and also the way the light is falling on the flower and the bug.

Your focus is spot on and sharp showing clear and well defined details both in the bug and the yellow middle of the flower. I also think the exposure is fine.

The cropping is well done and the flower is well placed within the frame with the center off to the upper left while the bug is sitting in the opposite corner. This of course means a good and well balanced composition. Indeed a well taken shot.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks a lot Annie for your lovely comments

reply by avmurray on 12-Oct-2014

You are most welcome

Comment from Susan F. M. T.
Fred,
A great picture of the shocking pink Zinnia Flower with the bright green Shield Beetle looking as if trying to hide under a petal. Beautiful composition, framing & lighting with superb camera techniques & sharp focus.
Susan

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

merci suzanne

Comment from nature rules
What a beautiful coloration on this capture. The pink is definitely true to a zinnia. And the green of the shield bug is just the touch it needs for your overall composition. Your framing/cropping is effective for your point of interest since it really is shared between the center of the flower and the bug. Nice work.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks a lot for your lovely comments

Comment from DavidP
Nice shot of this little guy on the pretty zinnia Fred. I've seen similar ones here in my neck of the woods. A good sharp photo of the little critter and flower. Thanks for the view.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks so much David

Comment from PCrittenden
Lovely and that green bug just stands out so well against the pink. This is a beauty and perfect in everyway. Thanks so much for sharing.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks a lot for your nice comments

Comment from Reganato
very nice capture of this beautiful flower accompanied by the green bug you have presented here...very sharp and crisp image with high definition...love the perspective and close up...well done and thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks a lot

Comment from gidavidson
Very colorful Fred, the little green bug sure stands out. All well framed with a close up view, focused and a good exposure.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks a lot again

Comment from Lilibug6
This is really great! The flower is beautiful! The bug is very interesting! I love the color!
The focus is very good! Great presentation! Well done my friend and thanks for sharing! Lilibug6

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks so much Lili

reply by Lilibug6 on 10-Oct-2014

You are very welcome! Lili

Comment from jrconrad
Nice close up. I especially like the way he looks like he's trying to hide. Probably finding something to eat. Super job. Cheers, James.

 Comment Written 10-Oct-2014

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reply by the author on 10-Oct-2014

thanks so much