Red Bug - Costa Rica

[Steve Maxson]

This colorful Red Bug (Family Pyrrhocoridae) was photographed at night in Costa Rica. 1D IV, 100 mm macro, 1/160, f/16, ISO 400, AF, hand held, 430EX flash (diffused). All comments are welcome and appreciated.

[Norm Dulak]

Interesting insect, captured beautifully with the flash. Very nice, but if it were mine I'd consider cropping a little off the bottom, to better emphasize the subject.

[Diane Miller]

I love the colors and composition here. The leaf alone would be cool -- the bug puts it way over the top!

[Randy Stout]

Steve:

I like the strong diagonals in this one, not only the leaf, but the bug angled in opposition.

Because the leaf itself is so strong, I am fine with the bug being small in frame.


Cheers

Randy

[Anita Bower]

Nice composition. The little bug has the perfect colors and is in the perfect position. Nicely done.

[Ron Conlon]

Wonderful colors, subject and composition. Would not have guessed this was at night--great job with the flash.