Metallic Green Beetle on Nettle Leaf at Dawn in near Huambo

Metallic Green Beetle on Nettle Leaf at Dawn

by Tamara Arroyo

Deep shadow envelops the wet undergrowth near Huambo, where a single nettle leaf glistens with moisture from the recent rain. A leaf beetle with an iridescent metallic green carapace rests along the jagged edge of the plant. Thin lines of rim light cut through the darkness, highlighting the beetle's curved back and the serrated leaf margins. Droplets of water rest on the leaf surface, reflecting the faint morning sky. The air carries a visible haze of sea spray, blurring the background into soft greens and grays. Fine hairs on the stem catch the light, while the beetle remains still against the dark foliage. A tiny droplet on the leaf tip mirrors the pale dawn sky above.

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Camera iPhone 13 Pro Max*AI-imagined, not shot. For real iPhone 13 Pro Max photos, grab one online.
Lens 26mm f/1.5
Focal Length 26mm
Aperture f/1.5
Shutter Speed 1/8000
ISO 50
Film shot in ProRAW
Location near Huambo
Date 2025-05-06
Credit VEETER
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