Comment from cakemp55
A worthy contest winner! A wonderful clear and focused macro image of this red and black shiny bug. Lovely lighting shows us the details so clearly.
I really like the composition you have created and the green glow. A pleasure to view!

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019

Thank you so much, Chris!

Comment from Regina E.H-Ariel
For sure an excellent shot with perfect use of space and framing
Your picture is hyper clear and sharp and has genuine perfect contrast and lighting
Interesting composition, well balanced with excellent color saturation - the shades of green due to your angle and view point are giving you perfect DOF and let this bug stand out in perfection ,
well seen l well composed and for sure a winner shot, well done, congrats

 Comment Written 05-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019

Thank you, Regina!!

reply by Regina E.H-Ariel on 07-Nov-2019

My pleasure Katya

Comment from Shadow catcher
An excellent photo of this interesting bug,excellent focus and lighting,perfect placement in your photo,no wonder it won first place,many congrats!

 Comment Written 04-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 05-Nov-2019

Thank you, LeeAnn!

Comment from Darth Chelios
Congratulations on winning the contest. I could immediately see why!
Beautiful details and focus.
Framing is awesome!
It's an all around great composition!
Congrats again!

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2019

Thank you, Chelios!

Comment from nikman
Looks like a very good winner posted here! Your fine and traditional composition offers us an enjoyable view of your bug and its location. Wonder what the name of the bug is? Exposure and sharpness are good. Nicely done!

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2019

Thank you! Don't know this guy's name, they are hard to find if you don't know what to look for.

Comment from iPhone7
What a dramatic photo Katya. I can see why it is the contest winner. Nice sharp focus with great color rendering. Excellent placement of the main subject in the frame. The green leaves and blurred green background rally accent this beetle.

Congratulations on a fine win Katya ~ Steve

 Comment Written 03-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 04-Nov-2019

Thank you, Steve.

Comment from michiganmike
A beautiful shot and a well deserved winner. I like this artful composition that makes the most of the leaves. The bug is shown in fine detail and great colors. Congratulations.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 03-Nov-2019

Thank you, Mike!

Comment from Nature Rick
Very nice closeup photograph of insect on a leaf. Natural colors and tones in the scene. nice detail, good lighting, sharp focus, good DoF, and well balanced photo and nicely composed in the frame. Overall, a very Beautiful Wildlife Photograph, well done!

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019

Thank you, Rick!

reply by Nature Rick on 02-Nov-2019

You're Very Welcome!

Comment from cleo85
Congratulation on your contest win. The honor is deserved. The photo is perfectly focused and exposed. The bug is sharp and shows refinement of details and textures. I appreciate the realism of color and light. The background is unobtrusive and emphasizes bug. The bug is well placed into the frame left of center. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019

Thank you!

reply by cleo85 on 02-Nov-2019

You're most welcome. :o)

Comment from GaliaG
Congratulations on the contest win

good focus, good composition, presentation and initial impact

a pleasure to view, thanks for sharing

 Comment Written 02-Nov-2019

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reply by the author on 02-Nov-2019

Thanks, Galia.