Ginger Lily Blossom and Assassin Bug
by Connie Fox
Title
Ginger Lily Blossom and Assassin Bug
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Connie Fox
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Photograph - Outdoor Color Photo
Description
Ginger lily plant in full bloom. An assassin bug is clearly visible too. He is sitting on a small white bud, though unseen at the time by the photographer, who could have lost an eye had this dangerous insect decided to attack.
Each sweetly scented spiral cluster of white buds is nestled in one of the variegated green-and-yellow broad leaves of this hardy tropical and subtropical shrub. In this image, one bud has opened and shows its true colors, yellow with a throat of vivid orange. The orange thorax of the insect repeats the orange tones. That is all the cooperation one can expect from him, for his sting is very painful and can even cause blindness if he takes aim at the eye. Assassin bugs are related to bed bugs.
On a happier note, ginger lily blossoms are also called garland flower, and are used for garlands such as Hawaiian leis.
Copyright 2013 Connie Steitz Fox
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Nikon D80
Also available in black-and-white and sepia
Featured by the groups Your Best Work in May 2013, and in Beauty Captured, October 2013. Featured in Beauty and Weekly Fun, March 2014; Visions of Spring | Glances of Summer, The Meandering Photographer, and For the Love of Flowers, February 2023; Just Perfect, May 2023; Global Flowers Photography, Intent of the Artist, and USA Photographers Only, January 2024.
A TOP FINISHER in the Office Art Décor Macro Insect Contest, November 2015, and Bugs in Nature Photography, September 2019.
Ginger Lily Blossom and Assassin Bug by Connie Fox
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Comments (25)
Steve Rich
Nice work Connie. Your wonderful image has been FEATURED on the home page of "The Meandering Photographer” Please consider adding your photo to the "Feature History, The Meandering Photographer (Jan-March 2023)" active discussion thread. 2-22-2023
Gary F Richards
Awesome composition, lighting, shading, colors and artwork! F/L …voted for this piece in the contest THE HAPPY ACCIDENT
Connie Fox
Chrisann, thank you for featuring "Ginger Lily Blossom and Assassin Bug" in Weekly Fun. I did have fun shooting it, but only later saw the bug and learned how dangerous he could be!
Connie Fox
Wow, Janice! What a delightful comment. Thank you so much for that, and for sharing this image. The assassin bug was a surprise. I'm more cautious now.
Connie Fox
Thank you for such a fine comment, Aaron, spoken like the true artist you are. Love what you said about the bug. If I had set up the tripod, I might have tripped over it and lost my good light, as well as the assassin bug. Next time, I might check the plant for bugs. No bad surprises!
Aaron Aadamson
Gorgeous rhythm to the arting of this image. Thank you for the educative description about the assassin bug. Pretty little devil, nice of it to pose for you, and not bother you. The Variegated leaves of the plant add so much appeal to its visual interest. You have a steady hand and a good eye for this kind of wonderful photography. VF
Connie Fox
How lovely, Ella, that you chose this image to be featured in Beauty Captured. Thank you for appreciating it. I didn't even see the bug until I zoomed in to edit!
Connie Fox
Sorin, thank you for your simply beautiful comment on this image. I really appreciate your kind words. It's good to hear from Romania, as well as from Chris in Germany! My thanks to both of you.
Connie Fox
Thank you, Chris, for your kind comments on my flower image. The bug was indeed a bonus. After researching him, I'm thankful I didn't know he was there, or I would have run for the hills! Little did I know that his bite can actually cause blindness. Whoa!
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