Hercules Beetle on Rotting Log in Indonesian Rainforest in in Indonesia

Hercules Beetle on Rotting Log in Indonesian Rainforest

by Phyllis Best

Reflected water light illuminates a massive Hercules beetle perched on a dark, decaying log. The beetle's black carapace gleams with wet highlights, contrasting against the rough, fibrous texture of the rotting wood. Droplets of water rest on the log's surface, glistening in the bright midmorning sun. Distant green foliage fades into a low, hazy horizon, suggesting the humid wet season air. The beetle remains motionless, its legs gripping the uneven bark with visible tension. One water droplet slides slowly down a jagged edge of the wood, marking the stillness of the moment.

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Hercules beetle Indonesia rainforest rotting log wet season wildlife macro tropical insect nature photography
Camera Leica M10*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Leica M10 photos, grab one online.
Lens Summaron 28mm f/5.6
Focal Length 28mm
Aperture f/5.6
Shutter Speed 1/2000
ISO 6400
Film vivid color profile
Location in Indonesia
Date 2019-04-20
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates -0.7633, 113.9196
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