Spikey by John Spies
John Spies

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This colourful creature was devouring rose leaves in my garden in northwest Thailand. I was fascinated by the way its spikes went through balls of water. I love meniscus.

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About John Spies

I am an Australian expat living in the hills of Mae Hong Son province Thailand (please visit cavelodge.com). I photograph almost everything, above and below ground.

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spike, plant, garden, colour, insect, bug, caterpillar

Comments

  • Ken Boxsell
    Ken Boxsellalmost 3 years ago

    Awesome shot John

  • Thanks Ken, appreciated. There are quite a few of these on my roses at the moment and hope to take some more good shots of them.

    – John Spies

  • Karen Stackpole
    Karen Stackpolealmost 3 years ago

    What an amazing creature and an equally amazing capture by you. Well done

  • Thanks Karen, I hope it turns into something beautiful

    – John Spies

  • StaceyH
    StaceyHalmost 3 years ago

    What a fabulous find and photo, excellent detail

  • Thanks Stacey, appreciated.

    – John Spies

  • Ginny York
    Ginny Yorkalmost 3 years ago

    Wow! That is one wild looking insect John! It is interesting how the spikes are through the bubbles of water and they stay whole. Congralulations on your Feature!

  • Thanks Ginny, the spiked water is a plus for this shot. I imagine the spikes are there to make it less attractive for birds.

    – John Spies

  • David Clarke
    David Clarkealmost 3 years ago

    Amazing image, John!! Congrats on the feature!

  • Thanks David for the compliment and the congrats.

    – John Spies

  • gabbielizzie
    gabbielizziealmost 3 years ago

    WOW!awesome capture,congrad’s on your feature

  • Thanks a lot gabbielizzie, nice comment

    – John Spies

  • Kathleen Stephens
    Kathleen Stephensalmost 3 years ago

    Amazing garden creature and well captured!

  • Appreciate your words Kathleen

    – John Spies

  • betty porteus
    betty porteusalmost 3 years ago

    Your featured grub appeared on my screen and I thought – just another backyard shot – what a wonderful surprise your backyard is!!
    Hours of viewing and i have to go to work

  • Its a beauty Betty, have a nice day at work…

    – John Spies

  • valandsnake
    valandsnakealmost 3 years ago

    lovely macro work and an interesting subject, it can’t get better than that. Congrats on the feature

  • John Spies
    John Spiesalmost 3 years ago

    Thanks Valand for your very complimentary comment