Elephant insect? (Explore)

This fellow is kind of cute. I like the colors of red and black making it stands out. Then the elephant trunk like feeder and lengthy legs makes it funny.
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simon_long says:

amazing composition , great macro my friend
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Vicki's Nature says:

I love red-on-green shots :-)
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Acacia Piks says:

nice!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Michelle in NY says:

This really pops, I like your description, great photo, Tom. He does look like an elephant bug, lol.

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

memphis19000 says:

Lovely photo!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Raising Cane says:

WOW! The detail is outstanding!! Love the bokeh too:o) Hurry back:o)

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Len Janes Photography Happy New Year says:

Awesome macro, lovely colour and detail. Really beautiful great capture. I hope you have a super Friday.

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Jοey says:

Very cool looking little guy! Stunning composition and depth of field!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

...alita...(away) says:

Lovely shot. The red is amazing!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

hock how & siew peng says:

what a wonderful despcription. the color's unique, we have yet to see womething like that at sungei buloh. great catch!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

xavipat says:

It's a beautiful picture!
and I have seen in the 'explore'. Congratulations!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Bachspics says:

My compliments on your beautiful image!!

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

nikko1974 says:

Great macro
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

sundero says:

Such a great macro!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

miumiulina says:

so lovely....seems it came from a movie !!!! wonderful capture ~~
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

T.Oechsner says:

Wow - interesting insect!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

marellinux says:

Primero quiero Felicitarte por la fotografia que tomaste, segundo soy el administrador de un grupo llamado Universal Photography y nos encantaría agregar esto al grupo.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

david_rombaut says:

Marvelous !

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Thushan Sanjeewa says:

Well done my friend!

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Ragstatic says:

coool and catchy Tom...well taken with the aperture.....my previous shot yeah..no HDR single exposure ;-) yeah boat rides one must focus on a farthest pt....but still tough for me :-(
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

ALtammar Q8 says:

beautiful macro and nice color and shot
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Paul Degi Photography says:

Almost a cartoon. Very well done.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

The Photomaker says:

Incredible detail, bokeh and colors.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Hawee Ta3kees} هاوي تعكيس says:

amazing
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

San Diego Shooter says:

seen in explore...what a funny bug!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Ilaria Corda IlaMila says:

great great shot!!!!! beautiful!!!!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Damselfly says:

Great find! Love the red!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Delicious Monster says:

Wonderful !!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Mr. Justin says:

Great shot! At first I thought it was some type of weevil, but now I'm not so sure. Love the color in this.
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

Arindom's says:

Beautiful colors! Great contrast and as you mentioned it does stand out really well. Good one!
Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

BurgundyMT (slow) says:

Beautiful red in green!

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laverrue says:

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Posted 16 months ago. ( permalink )

scubapup says:

lovely color, pop and dof! :)
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Queen Tiye says:

wow amazing....such a sharp focus and magic green
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Frédéric.L says:

Trop fort ! Superbe macro !
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Melinda ^..^ says:

lovely!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Anton Jenkins says:

Great shot! He's an interesting looking fella. You've nailed the DoF on him perfectly.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

MONKEY50 says:

AMAZING!!!!!!!

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Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

Chris Gin says:

Fantastic macro! Nice DOF and colours!
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

orionmystery(Kurt_G) says:

Nice shot.. think it's an assassin bug.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

tomquah says:

I checked on Assassin bug, and don't seen to fit.
May be a spices of Weevil.
Posted 15 months ago. ( permalink )

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