"Darn it! I hate it when I drop my keys," says the tussock moth larvae.
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Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

Compositionally, you have helped this shot be stronger by having the two halves of the shot have contrasting light and dark. If the background had been consistent, I think this shot would have a static feeling because of the "centeredness" of the caterpillar. I also like how it looks like he (she?) is looking off of the leave. That makes it seem like there is something interesting down there that we want to see. I agree with your comments that a different crop would be even more effective (though not for the challenge).

Technically, you have nailed the exposure, focus, etc. I also think the shallow dof works on this. This is a very well done shot, especially considering the post processing limitations of the challenge.

Very nicely done, and I'm not sure I can suggest anything to make it 'better.' Good work.

If I need to clarify or explain myself, please feel free to contact me via pm.

Karma

The Mixer Stalks at Midnight
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Comment by Claya:
Clever and creative. Not sure the tilted perspective really adds that much though.

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Comment by summerlovin:
love it!

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Comment by posthumous:
Way to create a character and a mood! 8

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Comment by Ubersteiny:
thats eerie

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Comment by digitalknight:
did you melt your cord?

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Comment by rosiehall:
A fantastic idea and the execution perfect, IMO. I have voted 100% and this is my top = 10

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Comment by joekent:
Really nice idea and well executed.

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Comment by jprhea25:
Fun idea, I would have liked to seen some kind of additional Hollywood style lighting on the Mixer, like a nice dramatic strip of light across the "eyes".

The Mixer Stalks at Midnight
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Comment by FireBird:
I hope you didn't melt that sucker!