Water Spider

I didn't expect to see this guy on a chilly morning, but he seemed

to be enjoying the fresh air!

I like the idea better than the picture -- but these little critters are hard to catch in a viewfinder. (Hard to catch, period. I used to try as a kid.)

Excellent macro of a difficult subject. The color is an added bonus. Good control of focal plane

A Nikon F5 used at it´s best!

Good catch of an agile creature, and it fills the frame too (any cropping?). Btw this is some kind of insect, not a water spider.

Umit,

Yes, it is cropped a bit. 'Water Spider' is what we called them growing up, but, as you point out, I don't know the proper name. Thanks for your comments. Joe

would be to see a largemouth bass right below the surface of the water, jaw wide open, ready to grab a meal!

Even still, this is a fantastic image. I do like the colorful reflection you've captured to.

the surface tension on the water is really neat. the colors are great. But why place the subject smack in the center of the frame?

Very, very original