Friday, October 28, 2011

A Soldier Bug and His Shadow

A few weeks ago I was taking photos at my Moms and laid my lens cap on the porch railing. When I returned to retrieve it this little soldier bug grabbed my attention. I'm not sure if he was standing there singing Me and My Shadow or shadowboxing with himself. This small little critter and his shadow made me smile. I hope he brings a smile to you too!
Posted for Camera Critters and Shadow Shot Sunday.
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28 comments:

  1. StephanyOctober 29, 2011 at 12:08 AM

    Great capture of the shadow bug and his shadow! He's a pretty shade of yellow.

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  2. EbieOctober 29, 2011 at 12:12 AM

    I could see him Shadow Dancing!

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  3. judi/GmjOctober 29, 2011 at 6:26 AM

    fun stuff at your moms!

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  4. donOctober 29, 2011 at 8:14 AM

    He has a nice pose for you too! :-) A fine shadow shot with nice detail and color. Well done.

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  5. carol l mckOctober 29, 2011 at 9:47 AM

    Great macro photo ~ and I am smiling ^_^ ~ thanks, namaste, Carol (A Creative Harbor) linked to CC ^_^

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  6. RominaOctober 29, 2011 at 9:49 AM

    The shadow is cool and the bug has a nice color too.

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  7. AnonymousOctober 29, 2011 at 9:54 AM

    What a delightful shot!

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  8. Sylvia KOctober 29, 2011 at 10:31 AM

    I love it!! A delightful, colorful shot indeed and I do think I hear him singing! Such fun! Thanks for the smile to start my day, Carletta! Hope you have a great weekend!

    Sylvia

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  9. Magical Mystical TeacherOctober 29, 2011 at 10:33 AM

    Whatever he may have been singing, I doubt I could have heard his teensy weensy voice!

    SHADOW SHOW

    Shadows creeping through the land,
    Shadows dark on every hand—
    If they should begin to glow,
    You had better run, you know!

    © 2011 by Magical Mystical Teacher

    Shadows here and here

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  10. eileeninmdOctober 29, 2011 at 11:16 AM

    Cool looking insect and a neat shadow shot! Great capture, Carletta. Have a great weekend!

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  11. RalphOctober 29, 2011 at 11:17 AM

    He certainly looks lethal with his wasp/hornet yellow and black colors. He does seem enthralled with his shadow - I wonder which one won that fight??

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  12. Margaret Gosden October 29, 2011 at 12:03 PM

    I would say he was riveted by his elegant shadow!!!

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  13. CassieOctober 29, 2011 at 12:18 PM

    This is a thought provoking Shadow Shot. I NeVeR even thought[until now] that a bug could be enjoying his own shadow!! Have a great weekend.

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  14. JeannelleOctober 29, 2011 at 12:24 PM

    Fun shot! Glad you noticed it!

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  15. Sallie (FullTime-Life)October 29, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    Great shadow and the post definitely makes me smile! -- that's a new bug for me, or at least the name (he looks sort of familiar).

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  16. MyMaracasOctober 29, 2011 at 1:50 PM

    It did indeed make me smile. He seems to be having a conversation with his dark little friend.

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  17. My name is RietOctober 29, 2011 at 4:08 PM

    It did make me smile. Great shot

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  18. CatherineOctober 29, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    very delicate and effective...

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  19. genieOctober 29, 2011 at 4:55 PM

    Like your soldier bug. Have never heard of them before, but this one is a very nice specimen. Like the contrast of his small body with the larger black lens cap. It makes for a great shot. genie

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  20. Gemma Wiseman aka Pamela AdamsOctober 29, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    I think he's singing his own kind of music and dancing his own shadow dance! A cute capture!

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  21. UnknownOctober 29, 2011 at 5:42 PM

    Fun post, Carletta. Boom & Gary of the Vermilon River, Canada.

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  22. MimiOctober 29, 2011 at 7:01 PM

    Shadow dancing, for sure!
    Cute.

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  23. JunieRose2005October 29, 2011 at 9:43 PM

    Great critter and shadow shot! I don't know this bug!!!


    Junie

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  24. SquirrelQueenOctober 29, 2011 at 9:53 PM

    I think he might be trying to decide if it's another bug. That is a great shot Carletta.

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  25. TalibahOctober 29, 2011 at 10:16 PM

    very cool shot!! Visiting from SSS!

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  26. IndraniOctober 30, 2011 at 3:26 AM

    :) Hi! Shadow boxer!

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  27. MirageOctober 30, 2011 at 2:27 PM

    He's ready to fight!

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  28. bARE-eYED sUNOctober 31, 2011 at 9:09 PM

    love the mustard color, good shot! :-)

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    .ero
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