Your opinion? Green Malachite Beetle (Malachius bipustulatus)

[Helix_2648]

This little beetle was sitting on a single grass blade enjoying the last sun rays. I found him by accident and could not withstand to take some shots of it.


f/11, 1/25s, ISO400


f/13, 1/15s, ISO400

 

[Jack]

Excellent work Helix_2648 , I like second image, as show the subject fully. But they both are sharp and great colours

 

[Greg]

Good work , it cost nothing to shoot ^^ and sometime we get good result ^^ like this one

 

[Jack]

Good work , it cost nothing to shoot ^^ and sometime we get good result ^^ like this one

Yesm you right it cost nothing, but you achieve experience and skills

 

[Ron Westbroek]

Beautiful photos and good color and sharpness.

 

[nataliaflejszar&Photo]

This little beetle was sitting on a single grass blade enjoying the last sun rays. I found him by accident and could not withstand to take some shots of it.

View attachment 5720
f/11, 1/25s, ISO400

View attachment 5721
f/13, 1/15s, ISO400

Very nice pictures Helix_2648 .
Do you have good tricks how to get antens sharp too? I have always problem with

 

[Helix_2648]

That's just a question of perspective and aperture. Try to stay parallel to the bug so that you can reduce the needed DOF to a minimum.

 

[nataliaflejszar&Photo]

That's just a question of perspective and aperture. Try to stay parallel to the bug so that you can reduce the needed DOF to a minimum.

Danke Helix_2648 ,I will try so