Comment from CBL Photography
This is a great shot of these milkweed bugs. I love the focus on the bugs as well as the plant they are on. Great colors and the bokeh is very strong and works great on this shot.

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2016

Thanks again :) Mary

Comment from supergold
yes, youcan call itacrobatic but this is the way how some insects are mating; nice black and orange colors with excellent sharp focus and narrow dof;

 Comment Written 10-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 10-Mar-2016

Thanks Fred appreciate your feedback. :) Mary

Comment from eileen0204
Mary, I really like the ins and outs of the focus on this piece.

The orange and black of the milkweed bugs giving way to a wonderful earth tone green is very pleasing to the eyes. Well done.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016

Thanks Eileen, your encouragement is appreciated. :)

Comment from michiganmike
A very nice shot of these mating beetles. I like the flower they are on and the effective use of your limited depth of field. The colors are great and the background is excellent.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016

Thanks again Mike :) Mary

Comment from momentsofjoy7351
Very cool, yet another artistic composition. I do however think you should have named the post..."Hanky Panky" - LOL ;-)) The framing, you played very nicely. Natural color, nice contrast focal point to background. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016

Thanks again much appreciated, I like your suggested title :)

Comment from jo-cal
Mary this is a super macro shot
Which is well composed, I like the selective focus on the milk weed the amorous bugs stand out well against the blurred back ground with good sharp colour and clear focus to capture there lovely markings.
The plant and bugs are positioned well in the frame. Well done. Jo

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016

Thanks again Jo, your support is appreciated. :) Mary

Comment from Sean T Phelan
Hi Mary!
There's the Life Force in action on a tiny insectile scale!
It's a colorful and interesting image,my friend!
~Sean

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016

Thanks Sean, glad you liked it they were amazingly active. :) Mary

reply by Sean T Phelan on 09-Mar-2016

You're very welcome,Mary!

Comment from Dick Lee Shia
Amorous acrobatic? LoL!
Impressive macro capture!
An interesting initial impact.
Selective focusing.
Fine details, features and textures.
Nice perspective & narrow DOF. Subtle illumination. Interesting digiart. Nice color combination. Excellent modification. Visually appealing. Thanks for sharing...

 Comment Written 09-Mar-2016

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reply by the author on 09-Mar-2016

Thanks Dick, appreciate your feedback. :) Mary