soldier Beetle climbing to dizzy heights

[christopher galeski]

took this image yesterday,I think it needs a bit more canvas at the bottom,when I learn how to do this in photoshop,I may alter image,comments good or bad wellcome.cannon 7D,100mm macro f/2.8,L,is,usm.tripod,f/14,1/3s,iso640.

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey Christopher,
I don't think it needs room on the bottom! Hair on the top maybe, but remember.....I like tight comps! Fantstic light, great BG, and excellent sharpness make this a winner in my book but the added drops put this over the top! Excellent job all around!

[David Stephens]

I also like the tight crop. The compostion, colors, details and bokeh seem close to perfect to me.

[Jason Stander]

Great shot Christopher... ditto Roman... exp, comp and detail is superb... VWD!

[Nancy Bell]

The vertical bright red-orange beetle is cool. But the details of the water drops and fine hairs on the plant make this super.

[christopher galeski]

thankyou all, for your nice comments.

[Carel v/d Sanden]

Yes, its a beautiful shot.

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Christopher. This is one of your best yet! I would agree with Roman that it doesn't need more room at the bottom - maybe just a bit at the top, but that's a very minor point. The colors, fine detail on the beetle, the water drops, the diagonal of the perch, and the nice background all combine to make this an outstanding image!

[John Storjohann]

Hi Christopher...it's just about all been said..it's a superb image, with great color, wonderful detail, clean lines that draw your eye through the image...great job!

[Jonathan Ashton]

It's a peach of a shot great focus and exposure - super detail. I would add a little canvas top and bottom - not much.

[christopher galeski]

thankyou Carel,Steve,and Jonathan,for your comments.