Hercules Beetle on Rotting Log Above Stream in above a glacial stream near Centro Habana, Havana

Hercules Beetle on Rotting Log Above Stream

by Marcia Stein

Late afternoon light reflects off the surface of a shallow glacial stream, illuminating a massive Hercules beetle perched on a weathered, rotting log. The beetle's dark, glossy exoskeleton catches the shimmering highlights from the water, highlighting its curved mandibles and armored shell. Moss rests on the damp wood, against the beetle's smooth, hard texture. The log sits partially submerged in the clear, moving water, while surrounding greenery hints at the transition between seasons. The low angle frames the insect against the bright, rippling water, showing alert tension as it navigates the wet, uneven surface. A drop of water rests on the edge of a nearby leaf.

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Camera Leica M Monochrom*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M Monochrom photos, grab one online.
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/2.8
Shutter Speed 1/60
ISO 3200
Film processed in Photoshop
Location above a glacial stream near Centro Habana, Havana
Date 2016-12-18
Credit VEETER
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