City - Norco State - LOUISIANA Country - United States
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Found this guy munching on the leaves of this vine while basking in the early morning light. There was a really good light this morning that lasted for several hours. I was scrambling to find subjects while the light was at its best. Nikon D100 Nikon 300mm f/4d ED-IF Kenko extension tubes 1/40th @ f/8 Early morning light @ 7:01am ISO-200 Tripod Location: Bonnet Carre' Spillway, Norco, Louisiana
*********************** This species is found throughout the Eastern USA. It inhabits wet areas and is particularly common on the vegetation around ponds, swamps and in coastal salt marshes.
You know I'm a fan. What you may not know is that I'm a little bug-phobic. Just a little. While I always admire every image you post, sometimes I get a little fight or flight surge (flight, mostly) when I see these up close and personal bugs!
The lighting is incredible here. Your ability to capture these creatures so realistically continues to amaze me.