Stagbeetle reloaded...

[Adrian David]

I have "stolen" Ovidiu's bug for a photo-session ....:S3:

Model = NIKON D300
Exposure Time = 1/13"
F Number = F20
Exposure Program = Aperture priority
ISO Speed Ratings = 400
Flash = Off
Sensing Method = One-chip color area sensor
Exposure Mode = Auto exposure
White Balance = Auto white balance
Focal Length In 35mm Film = 157mm
Lens = Nikkor 105.0 mm f/2.8 VR
Tripod.Shadow light on a sunny day.

[PhilCook]

Stag Beetles are such impressive looking insects, nicely done and standing out boldly against the paler surface. like the way the camera has picked up on the shine on the shell but no blown bright spots

[Mitch Carucci]

Great sharpness. Fierce looking creature!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Adrian. It looks like this beetle is getting quite a workout! (Wish I could "steal" it too!) :S3: Again, a spectacular subject nicely posed, composed, lit, and sharp throughout. An excellent image!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Super detail on a really impressive subject, lovely light a very eye catching shot.

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi Adrian, nice to see another one of these impressive beetles. Nice details and colors. I'd crop a bit from the top and the right.

[Mitch Haimov]

Excellent work, Adrian! Composition works very well for me as presented. Textures and shadow detail work well, and I think resisting the temptation to punch up the saturation was the right way to go with this one. Have you considered burning in the bright areas upper right a bit? The light BG provides good contrast to the dark subject, but UR brightness is a tad distracting to me.