A Jewel from Yeoor

[Anil Kumar Verma]

Dear Friends,

Visiting Yeoor in different seasons brings different experiences. The tall lush green grass has turned golden yellow & mornings have a slight chill in the breeze. Sun basking in open areas of forest brings a heavenly feel.

Creatures normally seen during monsoon are nowhere to be seen whilst some others can be seen in plenty. Happy to spot this "Jewel Beetle" during one of my morning treks. Scientific Name as found in web research as "Empestes viridiscuprea" from "Buprestidae" family..Experts are requested to confirm.

Got a new Yongnuo 600 EX -RT II external flash & was eager to test it in field & some tips on using it are welcome . In reviews read that it exactly matches Canon 600 EX -RT II. How good is it, only time & usage will tell. Priced at 1/7th of Canon price..

EXIF : Canon 550D, Tamron 90mm VC, f/16, Tv : 1/60, ISO 400, 40% Cropped (60% Retained), Used Yongnuo 600 EX - RT II external flash in ETTL mode while mounted on-camera, PP in LR5.

Hope you like & enjoy it..

Regards/Anil Kumar Verma