Leaf-footed bug

[Michael Lloyd]

At least that's what they said on BugGuide.Net

Canon EOS1DsMKIII
Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) = 1/125 second = 0.008 second
Lens F-Number/F-Stop = 11/1 = F11
ISO Speed Ratings = 640
Original Date/Time = 2008:08:30 19:19:05
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/125 second
Aperture = F11
Flash = Flash fired, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length = 180/1 mm = 180 mm

[Robert O'Toole]

Cool subject, interesting pose and good sharpness and great to see you nailed the focus on the eyes. Love those antennae.

Many probably wouldn't even notice, but I would run NR on the BG, and only on the BG.

Robert

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks Robert... to be honest, I don't have a clue how to run Noiseware on just the background. I guess I could use the select tool? and then run NR? I ran it on the entire image during post processing but the settings were pretty light.

[Joanna Trescott]

Great composition and sharpness. Love the cute pose!

[Julie Kenward]

Michael I agree with Robert about running the NR on the BG but I don't use CS3's NR so I don't know what to tell you on how to do that. I would think selecting the BG and then converting to a smart filter would do it but I'm just not sure. (I use Neat Image.)

As for the image...very cool looking bug! You did a really nice job of exposure and his pose is priceless! The overall composition is really, really nice.

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

A very impressive shot, congratulations
Jon

[Robert O'Toole]

Thanks Robert... to be honest, I don't have a clue how to run Noiseware on just the background. I guess I could use the select tool? and then run NR? I ran it on the entire image during post processing but the settings were pretty light.

Hi Michael,

Here is a quick guide. Ctrl+J for a BG copy. Run NR, Plug in or PS. Then Press the add layer mask button at the bottom of the layers window. Then use a soft brush to reveal the bottom sharper subject layer. Run a smaller diameter brush when doing fine detailed areas. When done correctly there should be no traces or artifacts.
This technique will be in my new CD coming soon.

Robert

[Michael Lloyd]

Thanks!! I'll give that a try... but more importantly where does one sign up for the CD?

[Robert O'Toole]

Thanks!! I'll give that a try... but more importantly where does one sign up for the CD?

If you can send me your email I can put you on my newsletter list that will have the release news as soon as I get close to a date,

Thanks,

I am about 60-70% along at this point.

Robert

[Mike Moats]

Hey Michael, what a cool shot. Great pose and good job on the focus point.