Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Av mode
1/50"
F11
ISO:400
LR & CS3
Tripod
The BG is concrete so I pushed it towards the blue end during pp.
Canon EOS REBEL T1i
Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Av mode
1/50"
F11
ISO:400
LR & CS3
Tripod
The BG is concrete so I pushed it towards the blue end during pp.
wow - you got close. Nice detail and DOF. I like the BG too. Wonderful job IMO.
I have to say: "Wow !!" as well. Never seen one that close. I wonder though if it's because of the dof or the mantis just looks like that up close, i.e., smooth and soft.
A striking view, Ken. I've always been fascinated by the way a mantis can turn its head to look at you - as this one is doing. The blue background works well as does the slight diagonal comp.
Okay, so how'd you get this close? This is really amazing, Ken! Is it a big crop? I'm kinda shocked that you got an image this big with the old 100mm. No extension tubes or anything? Wow...
I really like the colors in this image. I do think the front of his face could use a bit more sharpening although I do see the merits of it like this - it does give it a more alien feel. I think if this were mine I might try cloning out the OOF neck area. Lovely crop and composition as well.
Well well done, Ken! I love her!
Hey Ken,
Love the in your face look and sharp where it needs it. Did you up the blues overall? I ask because ours are more green or brownish even. Very cool pose and comp!
These are one of my favorite subjects to find in the grassland prairie I shoot in every week. Most of the ones I find are 2 or 3 inches in length, but still have that mantis attitude (bad). It's amazing they can change their colors to match their habitat. This image has incredible detail and a pleasure to see.