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Carel v/d Sanden
06-23-2011, 01:09 PM
The stem of the flower away, it was disturbing presence.
full frame image


Camera Model Canon EOS 7D
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/13
Av( Aperture Value ) 13.0
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
ISO Speed 400
Lens EF100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
White Balance Mode Cloudy
AF area select mode Manual selection
Picture Style Neutral

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/5951297/1024/Birdshoot/IMG-6108-sint-jansvlinder-2.jpg (http://nl.picturepush.com/public/5951297)

Jerry van Dijk
06-23-2011, 03:17 PM
Hi Carel, wonderful composition and colors. I like the symmetric position of the moths and the details and sharpness on them. The flowers seem a little oversharpened. I'm not sure whether it is because of the stem being removed, but the flowers now seem to be floating in thin air, which looks a bit odd to me. I might put it back in.

Dave Leroy
06-23-2011, 06:13 PM
Good for you to catch two together and in such a symmetrical arrangement. very well done.

Like Jerry, I miss the stem. Too bad we cannot yet crop as a diamond shape in this instance to eliminate the corners and then I don't think the stem would matter.

Good choice for dof.

An excellent image and well worth the effort.

Dave

Brendan Dozier
06-23-2011, 06:44 PM
This very cool symetrical and colorful composition, Carel. Very interesting looking moths, and love the detail and intense color contrast in this one. I would also be interested in seeing a version with stem, but it kind of looks cool suspended like that. Awesome capture, and very nicely done!

Carel v/d Sanden
06-24-2011, 01:10 AM
With stem
I had him taken off because he disturbed the symmetry

http://www4.picturepush.com/photo/a/5953557/1024/Birdshoot/IMG-6108-sint-jansvlinder.jpg (http://nl.picturepush.com/public/5953557)

Jerry van Dijk
06-24-2011, 02:38 PM
Hi Carel, the original looks much more natural. I think that the symmetry of the moths is powerful enough not to be bothered by the stem. You could consider moving the stem to the center of the frame, where it will not disturb the symmetry. Should not pose to much of a problem with this great BG!

Steve Maxson
06-25-2011, 09:39 AM
Hi Carel. Another beauty! As noted above, the symmetry really makes the image - I assume the moths were copulating? I prefer the repost with the stem included - the stem does not bother me at all. The colors of the moths and flowers are very nice, the clean background is a plus, and you did a good job getting the most important parts within your DOF. Very well done.

Carel v/d Sanden
06-27-2011, 09:16 AM
I assume the moths were copulating?

Yes the moths are copulating.

Thanks for all comment.