Focus-Stacked Shield Bug Clinches 'Photo of the Week'

A brilliant focus-stacked image of a Shield Bug, captured by SWMahy has won our ‘Photo of the Week’ (POTW) accolade.

The image caught the team’s attention with its vibrant colours and the extraordinary detail that SWMahy has managed to encapsulate in the shot. As SWMahy describes, the image was shot using a handheld focus stack technique with a diffused flash.

This image serves as an exceptional example of focus stacking, honing in on the intricate details of a shield bug. The texture and patterns of the bug’s body make it look quite fascinating. The excellent colour and details of the bug further enhance the overall appeal of the photograph, making it a deserving winner of the POTW accolade.

All of our POTW winners will receive a Samsung 128GB PRO Plus microSDXC memory card with SD adapter offering memory storage across multiple devices. Plus, we will also announce our ‘Photo of the Year’ winner who’ll win a Samsung Portable 1TB SSD T7 Shield in January 2024 courtesy of Samsung.