11 thoughts on “Monday Portrait”

1. naturebackin June 28, 2025 at 9:54 am

   It can be disconcerting when a small insect has such a look of knowing intelligence – that you have captured so well.

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   1. Graham Post authorJune 28, 2025 at 7:42 pm

      I love getting eye to eye with a mantis.

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2. kzmcb June 17, 2025 at 8:36 pm

   It’s definitely tan.

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   1. Graham Post authorJune 18, 2025 at 4:47 am

      Yes, coming along nicely.

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3. bushboy June 16, 2025 at 1:56 pm

   Fabulous macro Graham

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   1. Graham Post authorJune 16, 2025 at 6:13 pm

      Thanks Brian. I like the way they look in response to me.

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4. Sheree June 16, 2025 at 5:49 am

   Amazing close up

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   1. Graham Post authorJune 16, 2025 at 6:12 pm

      Glad you liked it Sheree. They’re a cooperative subject for a portrait.

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      1. Sheree June 16, 2025 at 9:11 pm

         I find everything flies or scuttles off as soon as I get out my iPhone

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         1. Graham Post authorJune 17, 2025 at 4:48 am

            Generally, I’ve found insects that rely on stealth or camouflage will stay put unless I get too intrusive. Same is true of fish.

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            1. Sheree June 17, 2025 at 6:26 am

               Obvs I’m too intrusive!

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