imigueldiaz

Madrid, Spain

A macro photograph captures a carpenter bee (Xylocopa) perched on a purple lavender flower spike. The bee's body is covered in dark, dense fur, creating a velvety appearance. Its wings display an iridescent quality, shifting between deep blue and turquoise hues when caught in the light. The wings show intricate vein patterns typical of hymenoptera species. The composition places the bee in sharp focus against a soft, green bokeh background. The lavender flowers combine purple and white tones, providing a natural contrast to the bee's dark body. The image demonstrates the principle of figure-ground relationship in Gestalt theory, with the bee clearly standing out against the blurred background. The lighting highlights the metallic qualities of the wings while maintaining detail in the bee's textured body.

Photo by @imigueldiaz licensed under Public Domain

imigueldiaz

Madrid, Spain

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