Phlaeoba antennata

The light of this afternoon was soft and enchanting and just then I saw this little creature resting on a grasshopper and a green leaf and the moment was like nature telling a silent story and I took it on my mobile and held that fleeting beauty for a moment and after taking the picture it seemed that there is an extraordinary art hidden in every small creature in nature and which we can find every day if we want. The grasshopper's body had a mixture of light brown and green colors and which blended with the color of the leaf in such a way that it was almost impossible to distinguish it at first glance and this color combination is perhaps nature's greatest strategy and where animals adapt to their surroundings to survive and I looked and thought how beautifully this little creature had chosen its shelter and where it is safe and beautiful.

In fact, the water droplets like dewdrops on the leaves were glistening in the sunlight and that light seemed to have given the grasshopper a soft glow and its two long antennae were swaying with the slightest movement of the wind and I was thinking to myself that there is a kind of rhythm in every creation of nature and which cannot be caught by our eyes but can be felt and this picture is not just a picture of an insect but a kind of symbol of life and we humans, immersed in busyness and mechanics, often forget that these small moments of nature are actually the most calming and the afternoon light, the softness of the leaves and the still posture of the grasshopper all together make this frame a reflection of a piece of tranquility.

And grasshoppers are usually seen in fields or among the grass, but today I found them very close and in such a way that it seemed to have agreed to take a picture of itself. This moment was the happiest when nature captured them by itself. While taking the picture, I felt like I found peace within myself. Such scenes teach us that beauty is not something big, but the true form is hidden in small things. A leaf, a few drops of water, and a small animal, these small elements create an impeccable and beautiful picture of nature. Every time I look at the pictures, I feel that this world is truly a strange and beautiful place. If we open our eyes and see this afternoon's photography, it is not just a picture, but a feeling. A silent conversation between me and nature. This beauty may be fleeting, but its effect is long-lasting. It has made my mind calm, peaceful, and grateful.

Device	Name

Device model:	HONOR 400 /DNY-NX9

Focal length:	58 mm (equivale length film) ent to 35 mm focal

Camera mode:	Normal

Location	Malaysia 🇱🇷🇱🇷🇱🇷

Short by	@mdbayezid

Link to original	community

Link	https://www.inaturalist.org/observations/323974590