UPY Compact - Commended
Jack BERTHOMIER
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UPY Compact - Commended
'Backswimmer in a reflection'
Jack BERTHOMIER
These insects which live in clear stagnant waters have the perculiarity of walking upside down under the surface of the water which gives them their name of backswimmers. This shot has been taken in a sinkhole. These insects feed on aquatic larvas from other insects.
Measuring between 1 and 1.5 cms they are hard to photograph with a macro lens because they are always in motion.
I got lucky after a few minutes to capture this shot of the reflection of this insect.
Judge's comment: A particularly delicate shot with symmetry, subtle tones and a complimentary background. Unusual and effective.
- Peter Rowlands
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