We Come In Peace

Ken Boxsell

We Come In Peace

Hello to everyone I hope you enjoy this different perspective of the lovely Lacewing Chrysopidae

Thanks for dropping by

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We Come In Peace by Ken Boxsell
  • handprintz

    handprintz

    Oh my goodness thats close !! glad my screen is small !! incredible capture and wonderful work Ken !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Trudi

  • NATURELENS

    NATURELENS

    Cool :-). Great detail, unusual insect eye

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps naturelens

  • Krys Bailey

    Krys Bailey

    Oh my goodness, this could be from outa space!!! Wonderful macro of this fine critter, Ken! Well done!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Krys

  • Marion Cullen

    Marion Cullen

    Good grief…that sure is out of this world.
    Great macro work Ken!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Lumineux

  • eXposure

    eXposure

    a magnificent macro Ken.
    beautiful detail and such a fitting title!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Wendy both for the lovely comment and the fav

  • velveteagle

    velveteagle

    Ken you did a wonderful work on the details here..
    Chuck..

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks velveteagle

  • Von McKnelly

    Von McKnelly

    “We Come In Peace” is generally followed by a ray gun blast!
    Kick butt bug work Ken!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    LOL…......Thanks Von

  • onefourseven

    onefourseven

    Stunningly detailed macro shot!!
    Outstanding!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks 147

  • clarkey

    clarkey

    Eeeew, that’s creepy. I’m glad they’re only small in real life, that would give me the horrors if i came face-to-face with it. Fabulous macro, Ken, great colours and lighting.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Clarkey

  • navybrat

    navybrat

    awesome macro!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much navybrat…......I really appreciate the awesome comment and the fav

  • Marilyn Harris

    Marilyn Harris

    Wow!!! I glad he comes in peace!!! lol!!! Brilliant macro Ken!!! :-)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks so much Blossom for both for the lovely comment and the fav

  • joak

    joak

    nice stuff i widny fancy hasvin that in ma piece i like cheese in mine or jam !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks so much for dropping by joak

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    Very nicely taken macro!!! Amazing detail! :)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Sandy

  • Lois Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Another stunning example of extraordinary focus and perfect lighting!!!! LOVE everything you do!!!!!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Lois…....I love reading your wonderful comments, they are always so true (just kidding mate). Seriously though they are truly appreciated and you are too kind my friend.

  • Jan Piller

    Jan Piller

    heheheh – oh my goodness – they really do look like little aliens don’t they! I love bugs! Wish I could capture them the way you do!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much for the lovely compliment Jan.

  • Ellen

    Ellen

    I am glad i havent met this insect…...never seen it before….
    Beautiful close-up!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Ellen…......its just a Lacewing
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysopidae

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Holy Macro! What a fabulous image and great title. I have never seen a bug like this before, he’s crazy looking!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Di

  • jacqi

    jacqi

    eeeyuck! Great macro Ken

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Lol…......thank you so much jacqi

  • Kate Adams

    Kate Adams

    So stunning Ken,,you have some lovely work!!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Kate

  • digitalmidge

    digitalmidge

    Wow, he’s awesome Ken, love those red eyes…he does look a bit suspiciously like an alien..;-)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Lol….....He certainly does Zoe…....Thanks heaps mate

  • Diane Schuster

    Diane Schuster

    Great shot, what kind of critter is this?

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much dolphindancer for both the lovely comment and the fav.They are truly appreciated.
    Its a Lacewing
    http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chrysopidae

  • Charles Dobbs Photography

    Charles Dobbs ...

    Awesome detail Ken!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Hey Charles…...Thanks heaps mate for both the awesome comment and the feature

  • ccwri

    ccwri

    Congratulations on your feature, Ken!!!!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps ccwri…......I have to thanks Charles for the feature

  • Evita

    Evita

    Great capture!!Congratulations on your feature!! :D

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Evita…..I will certainly have to thanks Charles and Robyn for that

  • Karen Zimmerman

    Karen Zimmerman

    Very very cool shot! What an amazing critter! Do you know what it is??

  • Lance Leopold

    Lance Leopold

    Love it,Ken,fabulous macro!!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps lance. I really appreciate the awesome comment and most certainly the fav

  • Tamara Bobst

    Tamara Bobst

    such a great macro

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks you so much Tamara. I really appreciate it

  • pulsdesign

    pulsdesign

    Wonderful!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much pusl…......I really appreciate the awesome comment and the fav

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    ...OMG…...What fantastic macro!!......Just stunning….. :-))

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks sue

  • Tracy King

    Tracy King

    Wow Ken, you have outdone yourself. Brilliant.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Tracy

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    OMG – a self portrait – stunning!!!

    Cheers
    Robyn

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    LOL….....Alright then I guess you spotted the mirror….PMSL…
    Thanks Robyn

  • Luann Ryan

    Luann Ryan

    WOW, what a closeup, LOVE IT !!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks PTCGirl

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

  • suefel48

    suefel48

    WOW WOW WOW…... OUTSTANDING!!!!...... :-))

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much sue for both the lovely comment and the fav. I really appreciate it

  • Lolabud

    Lolabud

    OMG!! This is unbelievable. When you view it large, you can see the texture in it’s eye. Hilarious title BTW :-) I’d say you’ve outdone yourself, but I don’t see how that’s possible. Another AMAZING shot Ken!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Lola

  • CarolM

    CarolM

    Wow!! Incredible. A perfect capture. Love it.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Carol

  • Sharon Robertson

    Sharon Robertson

    GReat macro :o)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Sharon

  • Pamela B

    Pamela B

    Beautiful perspective and details! Excellent portfolio you have!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Pamela

  • Josie Jackson

    Josie Jackson

    Incredible macro, such great detail and lovely colours.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Josie

  • amarica

    amarica

    Wow, wonderful macro Ken. xxx

  • Ken Boxsell

    Ken Boxsell

    Thank you so much amarica…......I really appreciate you dropping by

  • Peter Hall

    Peter Hall

    I suppose next you’ll be needing an electron microscope, you don’t get any lcloser than this, well done Ken!!
    By the way, I know your name, from somewhere, maybe we’ve met at a stoppy, or on a ship.
    Cheers, Pete

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Hahaha…........Thanks Peter…....might have been at a stoppy mate or some Iron Boat

  • Sheila Smith

    Sheila Smith

    NO IT DOESN”T SCARRY Ken!!!!!!! ;-00000

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Lol….....Thanks Sheila

  • Steve Chapple

    Steve Chapple

    Sensational macro….wonderful detail!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps Steve

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey

    Love your macro work Ken, this is a fabulous insect!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps mate

  • Lucindawind

    Lucindawind

    insects really do look like aliens dont they ! excellent shot ! wow

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    They seem to be certainly cast from out of this world….....Maybe thats why I enjoy the macro so much. Thanks Lucinda

  • helmutk

    helmutk

    Great work instant fave !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps helmutk….I really appreciate the comment and the fav mate

  • Ingrid77

    Ingrid77

    ha ha – are you REALLY sure they come in peace ??? Wonderful macro

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Lol…......maybe…....thanks heaps Ingrid

  • David Roman

    David Roman

    How the hell did I miss this its really crazy wow your a master at this Ken just super!!! Great work so sharp and clean ! Love it!!!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks David for both the awesome comment and the fav….....Dont know about the master thing though….LOL…..Glad its all digital these days because the processing would kill me…....just to get that one shot..
    Thanks again mate

  • avalyn

    avalyn

    Wonderful!
    made me giggle…..... i am drawing/writing a kid’s book,,,,,,,,,,can i use some of your insects to draw from?

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks avalyn. Why not

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    fantastic close up! details are just amazing!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Gerry

  • Cheryl Dunning

    Cheryl Dunning

    wow..thats quite the macro

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks

  • Frank Yuwono

    Frank Yuwono

    Great shot, Ken!
    Gotta love that MP-E !

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Frank….....Yep…...she sure is a beauty

  • bevanimage

    bevanimage

    Amazing “portrait” Ken, lots of detail, and I love the metallic sheen of the eye. Congratulations on your feature.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks

  • Normf

    Normf

    Congratulations on your well earned feature in “One for the Album”

  • Normf

    Normf

    I meant Congratulations on your well earned feature in “Australian Bush and Rainforest Photography”. I have a soft spot for lace wings. When they enter our home the children (and now grandchildren) call them Fairy’s!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks Normf

  • David Lade

    David Lade

    Excellent closeup Ken! What an amazing creature!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much David….....and a special thanks for the fav…..I really appreciate it

  • PamelaJoPhoto

    PamelaJoPhoto

    Hey, this could be a mascot for RedBubble
    All of your work is mind blowing, jaw dropping, incredible!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much for all of your lovely comments and favs Pamela. I really do appreciate it

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    That eye look slike an apple :)

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Yeah I threw it at it….......lol
    Thanks Robyn

  • Michelle Legg

    Michelle Legg

    LOL at the title. What a great shot. The colours are amazing as are the eyes. Nice work Ken.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thank you so much Michelle for both the lovely comment and the fav.

  • Marilyn Baldey

    Marilyn Baldey

    Gee, it really wants to see what its’ eating. Amazing detail.

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Lol…......Thanks Marilyn

  • Louise Robinson

    Louise Robinson

    Great shot!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks

  • JDNarts

    JDNarts

    Wow! Fantastic macro shot!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks heaps for dropping by and for the fav JD

  • maxy

    maxy

    Oh my! What big red eyes you have! Now this is one fascinating and cooollll bug!

  • Ken Boxsell replied

    Thanks

  • Robyn Carter

    Robyn Carter

    I still love this shot. My eyes look like that after a hard night :)

  • Sandy Stewart

    Sandy Stewart

    COOL,.....very nicely taken macro! : )

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