I don't typically photograph too many insects but when I was in Peru last year there were so many fascinating opportunities I could not resist. Late one night we visited a roadside construction site that had powerful construction lights on and the shear number and varieties of insects attracted to the lights was astounding. I originally thought that this was some type of moth however, I do believe that it is a species of moth that mimics wasps. If anybody knows the exact species name I would greatly appreciate knowing. I have found identifying the insects I photographed in the rainforest to be a real challenge.
Great detail on this fascinating critter. Image looks just a tad dark on my monitor. I like the fact that you have positioned the insect in the space between the leaves. Good DOF from the f22 aperture setting.
Very nicely presented, I like the moth in habitat style presentation. The subject is very sharp and well detailed. The colours look just a little heavy or dense to me. Pegging 1/4 and 1/2 tones whilst raising 3/4 tones just a fraction I think helps WDYT?
Hi Andrew,
Very interesting subject and very well captured. I like the framing of the vegetation and the detail of the filaments on the perch. Nice and sharp. Well done.
Allen