Results 1 to 6 of 6

Thread: Grass stink bug

  1. #1
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Nov 2014
    Location
    Durban, South Africa
    Posts
    38
    Threads
    9
    Thank You Posts

    Default Grass stink bug

    Attached Images Attached Images
     
    I captured this image of a grass stink bug next to a pond near my home. The bg is grass and sky. Cropped to about 70% of original image with a bit of sharpening and noise reduction in lightroom.

    Canon 7d, EF 100mmm f 2.8L, 1/200sec @ f11, iso 800

  2. #2
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Oct 2013
    Location
    Wyre Forest Worcestershire
    Posts
    4,096
    Threads
    557
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Nice detail on the frontal area Charles. Sideways on I reckon you need more than f11 at this mag. Superb backdrop. Maybe back on would be good. Looks like one of our shield bugs.
    Cheers
    John

  3. #3
    Macro and Flora Moderator Jonathan Ashton's Avatar
    Join Date
    Dec 2009
    Location
    Cheshire UK
    Posts
    17,015
    Threads
    2,604
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Lovely shot, nice colours and exposure, just a tad short on DOF but a pleasing well detailed image.

  4. #4
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Russellville, Arkansas
    Posts
    5,189
    Threads
    674
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Very good composition with the two vertical lines of vegetation plus the vertical orientation of the stink bug. I like that the lower line of vegetation is plain, allowing the viewer to really enjoy those interesting shapes and details of the second piece of vegetation. Good details on the stink bug. I would consider removing the glare just in the eye by making those parts a little darker. Nice soft background colors that go very well with the main subjects.

  5. #5
    Forum Participant
    Join Date
    Sep 2008
    Location
    The Netherlands
    Posts
    1,991
    Threads
    192
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Very nice capture, I like all the details on the bug and the focus on the eye (given the slightly shallow DOF). Wonderful background to complement the bug, but I'm a bit distracted by the somewhat messy perch, which I think is a bit overpowering the subject.

  6. #6
    BPN Member Steve Maxson's Avatar
    Join Date
    Jan 2008
    Location
    Bemidji, Minnesota
    Posts
    5,801
    Threads
    818
    Thank You Posts

    Default

    Hi Charles and welcome to the Macro Forum! Very interesting patterns on your subject. Also, nice light, good sharpness within your DOF, an excellent background, the perch adds interest (IMO), and the diagonals of the comp are a plus. I'd be tempted to clone some of the specular highlights on the legs. This is a strong image and I look forward to seeing more of your work here in Macro!

Posting Permissions

  • You may not post new threads
  • You may not post replies
  • You may not post attachments
  • You may not edit your posts
  •  
Web Analytics