Times Past …
Forms come and go …
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In plain sight … these grasshoppers have the ability to take on their background colours.
An ancient creature … life in another time and place.
Just passin through …
Sandpaper fig tree beetle … in perfect shape for a warm winter.
And mis-shapen … was struggling to make its way. Such is life in some form.
This creature patrols the plant until it locks on and becomes …
… this. Its shell hardens and it changes form inside over time until it emerges as …
… this. The familiar ladybug has many useful functions in the garden. Then it turns into something else …
… form comes and goes.
To dream and dream again …
© Mark Berkery ……. Click on those pictures for a closer look
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Nature's Place 
I love the symbolism of form changing into form . . . very soothing:)
The actuality would involve intense sensation. Lucky they don’t think about it.
Amazing… is it really such a metamorphosis for ladybugs?? So interesting 😊
It is … many creatures go through similar and more.
I, too, have had the treat of observing ladybug metamorphosis. Enjoyed this, as always.
Thanks Cate.
Fantastic work Mark. Particularly the head on shots.👌
Thanks TS …
Look at the armour and defences on these little beasts. Like little war machines.
The pics of the nymph morphing into a lady beetle are particularly interesting. Thank you Mark :)
It’s a hostile world for most creatures. They are well prepared by instinct materialising.
Thanks Lissa.
Amazing details!
Indeed …
Love it!
Me too …