Black Beetle

IPClark

Got another 5 minutes with no rain so out I rushed again.
More muted colours than the last image of the ferns

Image Date: 2010-07-20 19:32:46 +0100
Focal Length: 105.0mm
Aperture: f/13.0
Exposure Time: 0.0050 s (1/200)
ISO equiv: 100
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Average
Exposure: Manual
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: Yes (Manual)

BeardedChick

Oooh, sweet! I like it! Gorgeous greens and beautiful black tones, too.

IPClark

Why thank you Beardedchick

Appreciate your kind words.

paddler4

I like the composition and colors.

Lord Vetinari

Lovely capture- Think it's a weevil rather than beetle.
Brian v.

IPClark

Thank you Paddler, Brian.

Yes Paul informed me it was a Vine Weevil and destroyer of plants.

rhermans

nice shot