Two years ago in a posting, I confessed to being obsessed with photographing Red milkweed beetles (Tetraopes tetraophthalmus). Inexorably I kept finding myself being drawn back to these bright red beetles.
I thought I had outgrown my obsession, until I encountered several of my little red friend this past weekend at Green Spring Gardens. I immediately reverted to my old behavior and began to stalk them like a paparazzo, trying to get a good shot or any shot at all.
My obsession continues.
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Wow, you got pretty close to this little guy 🙂
As close as he would let me get. Eventually he flew away.
Great shots of a great beetle.
Great macros, Mike. They are almost cute–for a bug.
A good obsession is not easily shaken! I like the perspective of the last one.
Never heard of this creature before but he’s kinda cute. Nice shots 😀
They seemed to enjoy the encounter too.
Up close and intimate – great Mike
I like them too for some reason. Nice macro shots, Mike.
Odd looking fellow, excellent shots..:-)
Thanks, Ed. I’m not that odd looking–oh, you mean the beetle? From certain angles the beetle’s head looks like a horse. Yes, it’s definitely an unusual creature.
He’s a photogenic little thing. Nice macros!
Thanks. I felt like I was playing peekaboo with him as he climbed around that leaf.
Amazing photos! Let your obsession continue…