SW Red Skimmer

I had to look at this a while before I could get past the blown out highlights on the wood.

But the more I look at it, in the larger view, the more I think I can see your vision of how this presentation makes the mind focus upon the subject -- a superhero of sorts in the insect genre.

I was imagining what the image might have been had the log been au natural instead of sugar frosted. And I think the subject may be for the better with your presentation.

After all, insects are inherently surreal; or so they seem to me.

The light giveth, and the light taketh away, Charlie. In this case, it giveth exceptional detail and brilliant red color in the Red Skimmer's thorax. It taketh away some detail in the dead branch, but, on balance, the good far outweighs the loss of detail in the branch. I also especially like the green bg, which contrasts perfectly with the Red Skimmer. Add in the fine comp, and this is excellent all in all.

<chuckle> Working so hard on my images is a waste of your time John. I ain't worth it.

That's a stunningly red DF and you've got great details in the head and thorax as well as a fine pose. Too bad about the blown highlights in the perch. I would also like just a bit more space behind the tail if you've got it.