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Philaeus chrysops on a branch. I used a shallow depth of field for this shot, which proved to be a challenge in such high magnification, but I got a smooth and creamy out of focus area.

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2022
Date Uploaded: 11.2022
Photo Location: Servia, Greece
Camera: ILCE-7
Copyright: © Panagiotis Dalagiorgos