Gleam

A close-up of a cuckoo wasp resting on a plant stem, revealing bizarre colors and textures that only appear under the right lighting. The metallic surface shifts between tones, creating an almost unreal look.

Captured using top-tier OM System gear and built from a stack of 30 images, this photo brings out fine detail and depth that would otherwise stay unseen.

These wasps are extremely shy and quick to react. They are difficult to photograph, but when everything comes together, the result is always worth it.