Leaf Beetle Shimmer - Metallic Glass Print
- Craig Burns Photography
- Sep 4
- 1 min read
This metallic glass print captures a fleeting moment of natural wonder: a stunning Lamprolina Aeneipennis Leaf Beetle perched on a White Cedar leaf. The image draws you in close, revealing the intricate details of the insect against a backdrop of rich, natural greens.
This particular dazzling beetle was spotted on a small White Cedar tree, its distinctly shaped leaf providing a sunlit platform where dappled sunlight created the perfect glow that shines off the beetle's iridescent shell. A fascinating fact about these creatures is that their vibrant colours serve a purpose beyond mere beauty; the bright, dazzling cobalt and fiery orange are a form of aposematism, a warning signal to predators that the beetle is poisonous to eat. This stunning visual is nature's own form of protection.
What I love most about this metallic glass print is the powerful contrast of colours. The deep and bright greens of the sunlit White Cedar leaves perfectly frame the subject, while the beetle’s dazzling cobalt and fiery orange pull focus and draw the eye. It’s mesmerising to look at, and the moment it captures feels incredibly precious. I'll always remember how seconds later, the beetle simply flew away and the magical moment was gone.
Shop Leaf Beetle Shimmer Metallic Glass Print
You can own Leaf Beetle Shimmer as a gallery-grade metallic glass print, perfect for brightening a living room, office, or any space that craves a modern, nature-inspired focal point.
