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04/30/2003 09:59:36 PM |
Pseudo Critique Club comment (since you requested):
Composition: I like the inclusion of the background in this shot. As you said it puts the insect into context. I think the insect is perhaps a touch close to the bottom of the image - the classic "rules of thirds" would apply well to this image I think.
Technical Quality: In general the image is quite good. The lighting on the leaves is wonderful - the shadows bring out the texture. The bug is perhaps a little dark though since the light is from behind and above - I realise you would have had very little control over that though unless you could bounce some light in (using a mirror) or shot from the other side of the bug. Finally there seems to be a focus problem... The shallow depth of field is wonderful, but looking at which parts of the leaf are in focus show why the bug is slightly blurry. He is at the very front edge of the focus area, and his nearest legs are out of focus. With such a short range in focus, moving the camera one centimetre would have changed this. Having said that, the area in focus is incredibly crisp and sharp - well done.
Meeting the Challenge: Fauna - yes, and in it's natural environment (which a lot of people felt was necessary for "fauna").
Creativity: I like the inclusions of the leaves, they add so much interest to the photo, and the shallow DOF brings attention to the insect, which is very appropriate given the challenge topic.
Border / Title: The border is relatively simple (simple is good) and the title is perhaps a bit plain. I can't really think of a better title, perhaps something to put his size into context like "its such a big world when you are so small".
Overall: I think the minor focus issue detracts from this image, and the lighting makes the bug a little hard to look at. You have done well to capture a living insect in it's natural environment, so I can sympathise with the technical difficulties. Well done and good luck.
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04/29/2003 02:10:46 PM |
| Wonderful shot overall, love the texture of the leaves. Might have considered using a slightly higher fstop. |
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04/29/2003 04:53:57 AM |
| crop a third off the top and you have a 10!! |
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04/28/2003 11:08:23 PM |
| Almost spooky macro! Nice tones and use of light. |
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04/28/2003 11:04:44 AM |
| very nice shot, but i think the flash should come from the right side to see more of the insect. but i like the depth of field in your picture. |
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04/27/2003 11:57:10 PM |
| The angle that you chose really created depth in the picture, I feel as though I could walk on to that leaf, and keep walking. I wish that I could see more details of the little bug! |
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04/27/2003 10:26:47 PM |
| his landscape looks huge from this perspective .. nice work! |
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04/26/2003 04:50:59 PM |
| This looks like something out of a sci-fi movie! Love your lighting and texture. |
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04/26/2003 02:21:47 PM |
| nice lighting. the focus on the bug seems a little soft, but the composition of the shot is great. |
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04/25/2003 02:00:50 PM |
| Good job, i like the photo. |
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04/25/2003 01:44:56 PM |
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04/25/2003 11:57:54 AM |
| Better if you can zoom in or get closer. Isn't that a cockcroach. |
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04/24/2003 03:35:31 PM |
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04/23/2003 04:31:41 AM |
| Simple title but funny. I like the way you have composed this, the bug is kind of in the spotlight on a stage and is wanting to perfom, good capture! |
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04/23/2003 02:39:42 AM |
| I love the DOF on this one, just wish it was a tad brighter on the bug. The leaf is amazing. |
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04/23/2003 02:09:33 AM |
| Particularly nice lighting here. |
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