14th Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Rowing water bugs making sun sparkles with their legs

On a very hot day when Horse Creek is low the calm spots are filled with rowing water bugs. When they move their legs and touch the water the sun reflects of the water drop and sparkles brightly

Photo Detail
Date Taken: 09.2016
Date Uploaded: 12.2016
Photo Location: Bothell, Washington, United States of America
Camera: Canon EOS REBEL T3i
Copyright: © Ellen Pardee