mantis
by rachelellen

Comment by train:
Unusual image of a Mantis the focus seems to be on its abdomen

mantis
by rachelellen

Comment by mk:
Interesting view on this one but unfortunately, the focus point seems to be off quite a bit.

They are NOT TOYS
by rachelellen

Comment by Stemo:
nice collection but I think that you'd do better with more dramitic lighting and keep the dept of field closer to the lens.

mantis
by rachelellen

Comment by ksymeon:
Would have been fantastic if it's head was in focus. I know how difficult is to shoot insects so I appreciate your effort. Good colors and angle.

mantis
by rachelellen

Comment by macrothing:
5 - Good perspective. Criticism; depending of course what you had to work with, the feet (especially front four) all showing/not 'cut', and trying to get the head in just a little more focus (wouldn't even have to be sharp to make this still a good shot in my opinion) would have made this better. Given 'advanced editing', those 2 or 3 'spots' upper right and middle bottom, could/should have been cloned out. Difficult with contrast issues (and maybe cropping out more of the dark 'end body', who knows), but the green a little more vivid too, would also have made this even better in my opinion. edit:typos

Message edited by author 2005-12-08 17:15:37.

They are NOT TOYS
by rachelellen

Comment by GrayGhost:
Certainly gives the feel of a big collection. More DOF and an additional element, maybe a soldier figure, might help.

They are NOT TOYS
by rachelellen

Comment by ramc:
nice shot. cute. good job!

mantis
by rachelellen

Comment by mexico:
This would have been great if more DOF or focused on the head. Nice shot anyway with the blue background.

mantis
by rachelellen

Comment by cpurser:
I think having the head in focus would have been better.

They are NOT TOYS
by rachelellen

Comment by seancgn68:
A little cluttered. I also think it I would like it better if the focus was on the front tank with the DOF gradually fading towards the back.