Canon 50D Canon 180mm macro ISO 100 1/50 sec f16
Last year there was an explosion of these little gems. As soon as the female pupates a male swoops down and couples with her- before she even has time to eat or drink.
All comments welcome.
Canon 50D Canon 180mm macro ISO 100 1/50 sec f16
Last year there was an explosion of these little gems. As soon as the female pupates a male swoops down and couples with her- before she even has time to eat or drink.
All comments welcome.
Another awesome image Jonathan! Good color and detail in the bugs. Nice BG at f16. A polarizer might reduce the reflections on the insect bodies.
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Hi Jonathan, this is a great image. Subject with story make something really special. I like the tremendous amount of DOF (all antennae are IF) in combination with the clean BG, and the diagonal and unusual perch. I might add a little contrast. I find the image on the light side and it will also reduce the impact of the reflections noted by Julie.
Very well done!
Wonderful capture. I like the composition here. Good colors and wonderful sharpness and DOF.
I agree with Julia about the polarizer.
Markus
Well, ain't that just like a man. ;):D;) Amazing detail here...so crystal clear everywhere I look yet you managed to get a fantastic OOF bg as well. You took this at 1/50th of a second - did you use a tripod? Just wondering because this is so well done if it's handheld. Thanks for the story behind the image!
Hey Jonathan, great subjects, like the balance of the two critters. Love the nice sharp details and great BG. Good diagonal position of the subjects.