The Matte black beauty

[Prajwal J Ullal]

ID: Beetle(Appreciate exact ID of the beauty)

Spotted this beauty along the trail a Matheran, it seemed to have taken refuge on a leaf, but was hardly moving and wasnt at all bothered by our presence. The matte finish kinda body of it drew me towards it and was really amazing to observe it

EXIF:
Canon 550D
Canon 100mm macro
F/16
Shutterspeed 1/125
ISO 400
Handheld, External flash fired

Location: Matheran

[Mrudul Godbole]

Good details and composition. The green background helps it to stand out. Thanks for sharing.

[Sabyasachi Patra]

Interesting. Reminds me of the matte prints of our photographs. When did you click it?

[Prajwal J Ullal]

July end, Mid morning i.e. around 10:30a.m.