I really love the clarity of this shot...excellent! Background works well here too...love it and high marks!

Thank you Cindy.

There must be a 'Fatal Attraction' about you Robert!....getting those amorous insects to go near you!!!!
Lovely capture, my friend,,,and nicely composed too......Bob

Thank you Bob.

Oh my God Bob. this is an amazing and so great shot...wow,,,,very neat and the colors amazing, and well speaking about those fellas....wow...cool....I guess after that u might have more visitors coming from their family...great shot my friend!!!!

WOW!!! What a shot.. He must like your camera.. Showoff dragon.. LOL

Thanks guys if they come round to show of the kids, then I will know they like me :-)

Hey - this isn't fair - I tried to post a similar picture involving grasshoppers but was denied. Anyway - great capture!! I'm glad you got away with this one!

I’m sorry to hear that Mindy.

Agree. A few monthes ago we had a discussion in the Mods forum about to accept or not photos with wildlife copulation. If you go to the CoC, you'll read Unacceptable subject matter for images such as pornography, nudity, gratuitous wildlife copulation, registered trademarks... will be rejected..
All the discussion turns around the "gratuitous" word.
There is now a consensus between the Mods to accept photos like Robert's 'Multiplication', if the real subject is the beauty of the nature, not the copulation itself.
Mindy: I don't remember your denied upload. Feel free to repost it, if you want. I think it will be accepted IMO
Congrats Robert for this beautiful macro :-)

My honest opinion is that I find that discussion rather ridiculous..enjoy this magnificent macro instead ! High marks, Robert.

I must agree with ARNEH. The whole discussion has no bearing on what I consider to be an outstanding image. Good show Robert! Super clarity and color. keep up the good work!
fotobob

nice shot...very clear and crisp.

Brilliant macro, as usual, Robert. Please accept my congratulations. PS: I know I'm a mere member, not fluent in English, but I do tell here and now that the word "gratuitous" in wildlife does not exist. In my opinion, everything in wildlife is purity, innocense, instinct of self-preservation.
Go ahead, Robert, hope to see more coming up!

Hehe! You're right.... But I know that Bonobo monkeys make love for fun, not for self-preservation.
More info here ;-)

Great capture Robert . This is one of those I wish I had a camera moments and how lucky for us all that you did. Very crisp , the color are great and great depth.

Very amazing they were on your car antenae and such delicate colours. I do think it was appropriate to mention what Mindy brought up, since that is how is 'used to be' here in caedes. It makes it clear. Thanks to Pierre for mentioning it. I think it sor sure is a part of nature..and well, the monkeys are a different group entirely eh?? lol...I think we relate to them as "more human" if thats the right words for it.I love the golden tone to their wings..just lovely..to be able to see it so close up....thanx for a great photo my friend !!

Another great one Robert. The wing detail is amazing and I love that touch of gold.

Fantastic capture, what great clarity and detail here right down to the fine lines in the wings. Exceptional!! High marks here from me ;)

Honestly guy’s I never considered this to be anything but a beautiful nature event.

Thank you everyone for all those wonderfully supportive comments.

Je sais, Pierre, je sais, Bonobo monkeys make love for fun but, remember, the exception proves the rule.

Great moment and i say « Even the animals like it :-) »

Thank you António and César :-)

Wonderful macro Robert. The illumination on the leading edge of the wings is brilliant. It always amazes me how they defy gravity:-)

A wonderful picture Robert....with an amazing animal. / HJ

You naughty boy, these poor little insects would like a bit of privacy for themseves, lol. Can you imagine this tremendous stress they have suffered. I am afraid you might have affected their self-preservation instincts, ha, ha. And did they give their consent to show this intimate photo to the public, hmmm?

Thank you everyone.

I agree with all of the above Robert....
In particular I agree with Darrly on the detail of the wings.
Wonderful image.
JuneBug

Thank you June.

Wow, great capture of the colors and the detail in those gossamer wings.:Pat.

Thank you Pat.

So that's what you call it. Nice closeup and way to go on the opportunity thing.

Thank you Jerry.

Copulation at Ceades?....well that may get interesting!
But then I tried this last night, and I still can't stand erect anymore!
Mmmh, b.t.w. very nice image!
Paul

Thank you Paul, I hope it was worth it :-)

Unbelievable!!!!!! I am so behind in viewing and commenting...and just finished the voting booth...and this was there, and I didn't know who's work...but I was laughing and knew I had to see who the lucky photographer was. Congratulations! Gotta 10 from me! :)