DPChallenge: A Digital Photography Contest You are not logged in. (log in or register) 
 
Challenge Entries
Portfolio Images
This image is not part of a public portfolio.
Upside Down Beetle
Upside Down Beetle
BeckyT


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Insects II (Minimal Editing I*)
Camera: Olympus E-500 EVOLT
Lens: Olympus 40-150mm f/3.5-4.5 Zuiko Digital
Location: My office table
Date: Apr 15, 2007
Aperture: f22
ISO: 100
Shutter: 4secs
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Apr 15, 2007

 Okay. I did not kill the beetle. I found it dead. Used my Canon 500D close filter. Did no editing what so ever. The shot did not come out as I envisioned. Close but cigar. I don't expect this to do well but I figure I should try some minimal editing. Hope people will kinda of like it. Held up a small light. Couldn't avoid the hot spot.

POST:
Thank you everyone for your nice comments. It was a cute idea that needs some work. Minimal edting definatly challenged me. Next time.

Statistics
Place: 165 out of 180
Avg (all users): 4.4420
Avg (commenters): 6.5000
Avg (participants): 4.1818
Avg (non-participants): 4.6346
Views since voting: 893
Views during voting: 480
Votes: 181
Comments: 5
Favorites: 0

Please log in or register to add your comments!

AuthorThread
 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/22/2007 09:48:17 PM
Very different. The use of the marble was a good idea. To make the beetle go rightside up. I like it. 8
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/22/2007 11:00:01 AM
Neat composition, shame the glass isn't completely clean/clear but I like the setup.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/22/2007 03:15:35 AM
For some reason, I really like this. 9.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/17/2007 10:39:24 PM
I really like your OOB thinking on this one. It looks like the beetle is in the marble which is kind of cool. What would have made this the DPC Wow shot is perhaps a little color or a bit more light. It's a great idea and is very well photographed.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 04/16/2007 01:43:52 PM
Interesting. I can't quite tell if that's the beetle's reflection or a marble with a beetle inside it. It's a bit dark/under exposed and I am not fond of the light glare in the marble.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


Home - Challenges - Community - League - Photos - Cameras - Lenses - Learn - Help - Terms of Use - Privacy - Top ^
DPChallenge, and website content and design, Copyright © 2001-2025 Challenging Technologies, LLC.
All digital photo copyrights belong to the photographers and may not be used without permission.
Current Server Time: 03/14/2025 09:36:15 AM EDT.