Macro: Cactus Flowers

I'm always fascinated by cactus flowers. So beautiful and rare......

Early development of the flower bud.

The bud is almost ready to open.

The bud turned into a beautiful flower.
(Note: The 3 photos above are not of the same flower of different time)

Related to Macro: MACRO BLUR

MACRO BLUR

Had a Depth Of Field (DOF) test using 100mm f2.8L Macro at the La Mesa Ecopark, Quezon City, Philippines. November 29, 2014. Here's some:

Note: Special thanks to Ms. Christine Toledo for allowing me to use her Canon 100mm f2.8L Macro lens.

MACRO: INSECT

I took this photo on the trunk of a cross that can be found at the peak of Mt. Kalisungan (760+), Calauan, Laguna. I don't know the exact name of this insect. Any help from the readers is highly appreciated. Kindly fill-up the comment box below. (Konica Minolta DiMage z10 with some editing).