Black-Tie Affair

[Arlen]

The Banded Alder Boring Beetle looks like it is all dressed up with somewhere special to go.

[francois]

Stunning captures. I especially like the deep red background.

[Bob_B]

Great set, esp. the third photo.

[David Eckels]

Great set, esp. the third photo.

+1

[Mark Nadler]

Incredible looking insect.  Thanks for sharing. 

mark

[kers]

+1 colors are great, a very interesting creature and like very much 1 and 4

[Arlen]

Thanks to each of you for your feedback. I appreciate your engagement.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

Great set, esp. the third photo.

Same for me!

[Arlen]

Thank you, Eric.

[fgorga]

As others have said, great photos.

My personal favorite is #1. However, I am a sucker for insect head shots!

My first impression of the background in this frame was "red velvet" and wonder about how you got it to pose in such a setting. Upon seeing the other photos, I was reminded about how successful nature photography involves much skill AND much luck!!! 

Regards,

--- Frank (www.gorga.org/blog)

[Arlen]

Thank you for the feedback, Frank. Indeed, a lot of this type of photography is luck. For example, I've happened upon this species only twice in the last 20 years. I might have seen them more often if I had really looked for them, but who knows. Still, being prepared and knowing what to do when luck comes your way is a definite advantage.