Rhinocerous Beetles

[James_L]

I was in Costa Rica earlier this year.

While I was admiring flowers in a garden, a landscaper walked by carrying a stake. Clinging to the stake was a huge rhinocerous beetle.

I ps'd the background on this shot. The original background was metallic white and just too bright.

I didn't ps this shot. You can see how white the background is.

Just for perspective. This is a different beetle; slightly smaller than the previous one. Those prickly legs are kinda sharp.

 

[Corry]

EWWWWWWWWWW!!!!!! YOU PICKED THAT NASTY THING UP!!!!?????


Um...anyway...awome shots! Not sure what I would do differently in these...the blown out background of the second one is a bit distracting.

 

[Uselessdreamer1]

thats cool, nice shots.

Ps. yea the white was overwhelming

 

[2Stupid2Duck]

Awww man. Great shots. Maybe fill the background with a dull light grey. Them little critters have great colour.

 

[HHoltman]

nice job, like #1 best!

 

[JonMikal]

damn james! took a chance on that guy running his horn through your hand! :shock:

 

[Karalee]

Your a brave brave man :shock:

I actually dont mind the background in the second to be honest. Nice work nonetheless.

 

[Picksure]

PS'd or not, that first shot is GREAT.

What a neat little critter.

Thanx for posting these great shots.

 

[Alison]

That first shot... :shock: I've never seen a creature like this, great capture :thumbsup:

 

[Niki]

Thats one ugly... but interesting bug. :shock:

Great shots and psp work too!

 

[molested_cow]

What's with the girls and insects?

They are cute!