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Harold Davis
08-16-2009, 10:49 AM
i have no clue what this guy was doing, but thought it was quite cool. thinking it works although it is not looking at us. it's an assassin bug from the fruit and spice park last friday.

D300, Sigma 150, f/6.3, 1/800s, 0EV, ISO 1600, flash fill

thanks for looking. comments and critiques much appreciated.
Desmond Chan
08-16-2009, 01:00 PM
An interesting perspective for sure. Perhaps not too much of that leave is needed? As is, I'd sharpen the eyes a bit. Now it just need to find some audience :D:D
Gus Cobos
08-16-2009, 01:42 PM
Hehehe...:D:p I like this a presented Doctor...this is indeed too funny...I like the placement of your subject in frame...you have good color rendition and fine sharp details...well done Sir...keep them coming...:cool:
Jeff Cashdollar
08-16-2009, 01:47 PM
Good luck sharpening those eyes (smile) nice picture.
Harold Davis
08-16-2009, 01:53 PM
thanks jeff. they are sharp already. i guess i need to get rid of some of the highlights in them to make em look sharper.
Desmond Chan
08-16-2009, 02:40 PM
i guess i need to get rid of some of the highlights in them to make em look sharper.

Actually it is very easy to do. You just need to increase the contrast, make the dark part darker. Or just darken teh eye to make it stands out more from the background. You increase the contrast, you enhance the impression of sharpness. Zoom in and you can work on it easily.
Harold Davis
08-16-2009, 04:19 PM
a repost for your approval
carole wiley
08-16-2009, 05:00 PM
wow to the repost, engaging.
Cheryl Slechta
08-16-2009, 07:28 PM
Harold - the repost is magnificent! He looks like he's looking for his orchestra:)

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Cheryl
Alfred Forns
08-17-2009, 10:59 AM
Great thread !!!

I like the assassin and placement Space is just fine, zooming in on the bug will lose the impact.

Good call on the darkening since does look sharper Lots of ways to do so, one is curves. In the latest CS you can just click and drag on the selected area !!!

Excellent image Harold ... made the assassin look good !!! Hope after all the plant work there will be some left !!!!
Oscar Zangroniz
08-17-2009, 07:54 PM
Excellent H. Like it as presented. Lots of details
Bob Miller
08-18-2009, 09:40 AM
like the repost. That eye looks great now...much improvement!. I would consider toning down the front curled leaf. just a thought....great shot!