Thanks everyone for commenting.
The lens with the extension is a challenge for me especially when focussing. As Francis said, you need a good tripod. When you are outside, you also sometimes need to figure out how to get the wind to stop on cue. Any ideas?
Akira and Hugh: That little bug was new to me. Have never seen such colors in an insect. I say moth but it may not be. I was basing my guess on shape alone as I've seen other moths with bodies like this. I'll have to do some research in my insect and moth guidebooks.
NOTE: Am editing this message to give a name to this creature - the Candy-striped Leafhopper. Not a moth!
Frank: I take your point about the white balance but at the time of day I took the pictures, there was a cool cast to the light. I live in a clearing in the middle of the woods and afternoon light in the summer is filtered through the trees.
Jakov: I'm happy to pass forward the inspiration instilled in me by Francis!
