Tranquil

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

This image was captured at a workshop with Mike Moats this past month. I backlit the shell with an LCD light then shined another light on the top of the shell.
Camera Model Canon EOS 40D
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1
Av( Aperture Value ) 20.0
ISO Speed 160
Lens EF-S60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Tripod
Processed with Nik Software full frame

C&C always welcome and appreciated

[Graeme Cox]

WOW thats a lovely image, I love the way the light is coming through the shell.:S3:

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

WOW thats a lovely image, I love the way the light is coming through the shell.:S3:

Thanks Graeme

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Cheryl. It looks like Mike taught you well re lighting, comp, and DOF! This is outstanding in all respects! :cheers:

[jack williamson]

Excellent in all respects, very well lit and very sharp.

Jack

[Bob Miller]

Cheryl....You have a winner here! Nothing I see to improve it....awesome image!

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Thanks everyone. Yes Mike was awesome and I am a great fan of his work.

[Cheryl Slechta]

Chery, I took one of Mike's workshops in St. Augustine - I haven't worked on my images yet but I don't think I got anything half as nice as this. I love the focus and especially the lovely curve on the RHS. Nicely done:S3:

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi Cheryl, I can only echo the compliments already given! Very well done.

[OvidiuCavasdan]

Great subject structure and perfect lighting! Well composed and very nice colors. Excellent image!

[Ken Childs]

Cheryl, there's nothing I can add, only to say that agree with all the applause you've already received. This is truly wonderful! :cheers:

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

Thank You

[Andrew McLachlan]

Hi Cheryl, beautiful image! I love the backlit shell pattern. Very nicely done!