Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 22, 2011107 views6 comments
.... and you give me the water
Mark III, F/9, ISO 500, -7/3 EV, 1/25 sec, 200 mm+ ext.tube 36 and 20 mm, ext. flash with soft box defuser,tripod gitzo+gimbal, the insect was alive....
Thank you for your comments
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6 comments
Comment posted by SandyRichardsBrown on August 22, 2011 at 2:04 AM
Really nice detail here - the BG and water drops are excellent. Good work with the extension tubes!
You might consider flipping this to a vertical format! the grasshopper here is in a pretty awkward position, with his head low.
Sandy
Registered on November 24, 2003, 3937 Posts, 12909 Comments
Comment posted by Graham Brown on August 22, 2011 at 11:12 AM
Nicely exposed Verdon you've controlled the flash very well. I like the composition and dof is excellent with the insect and water droplets both sharp.Graham
Registered on November 20, 2007, 275 Posts, 1365 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 22, 2011 at 8:12 PM
Verdon:
Excellent exposure. The warm red bg makes this image for me and complement the theme of hugging.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on August 22, 2011 at 8:38 PM
Great comp and this color scheme adds a lot of impact Verdon.
Cool behavioral pose, the hopper does look like it's embracing the leaf as it drinks.
Techs look very good, well done!
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on August 23, 2011 at 7:26 AM
Very cool shot, Verdon! The repeating patterns and water droplets are a beautiful counterpoint to the grasshopper - and the red background is icing on the cake. Excellent details! Well done!
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by Carol Nichols on August 26, 2011 at 8:18 PM
Verdon, I'm not usually a fan of "bug" photos, but the beautiful background, green leaves and water drops have made this bug photo extremely likeable. Very nice.
Registered on November 7, 2007, 161 Posts, 1420 Comments
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6 commentsYou might consider flipping this to a vertical format! the grasshopper here is in a pretty awkward position, with his head low.
Sandy
Excellent exposure. The warm red bg makes this image for me and complement the theme of hugging.
Cool behavioral pose, the hopper does look like it's embracing the leaf as it drinks.
Techs look very good, well done!