21st Annual Smithsonian Magazine Photo Contest Natural World
Soldier Beetle and micro-insect on a poppy flower.
Soldier beetles are always moving and animated, so I had to take multiple shots at a quick rate. My focus was on the beetle drinking water droplets around scattered pollen. It wasn't until my post-processing when I enlarged the image that I noticed the micro-insect. This is a treasured example of the surprises microphotography presents to me.
Photo Detail
Date Taken: | 09.2023 |
Date Uploaded: | 11.2023 |
Photo Location: | Cumberland, Maryland, United States of America |
Camera: | Canon EOS 6D |
Copyright: | © Marta Fiscus |