Excellent background for a
macro shot. Everything that
needs to be in focus is.
Creative image that has a lot
of thought and work committed
to it. Good depth of field ,
capturing the reflection in
the water drop makes for a
shot that makes most people
look twice, as photography is
a visual medium, the
photographer has captured the
viewers interest and has
achieved what was intended. (Read Discussion)
That's almost the way a fairy tale begins. This is almost a perfect shot. Of course, I could be wrong, It maybe perfect. Great, great shot. It really takes a good eye to see this one.
Well there goes any hope of me getting photo of the week !!! What a great shot ! Did you shoot and find all the elements later ??? Just kidding ;=)
Great job, I still have to look twice to believe it.. Jim
Finding a great background like this in a macro, and then including it as a main subject as well, is quite an achievement!! Perfect DOF to get the background in enough focus to allow recognition, but out enough for a nice blur. The only thing I'd critique, though, is that I'd like a little sharper focus on the ant.
Just a suggestion for a title, how about 'Ant Daisy'?
Really GOOD stuff! I seldom see such creative macro work. It's also a real eye-releaf from the recent Photoshop invasion. Keep the good work!.
PS: I find the ANT in perfect focus. Agree that the back antennae is not sharp, but it's not needed neither. I'd like to know if you planned the shot... did you wait for the ant to be on place???<BR>
GREAT!
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Regards,
Well spotted - terrific photo - it proves that some people are not just very good but "wizards" ... when you think of all the flower photos out there, this one has so much more going for it.
This is a very creative work, very well done,
I ´ve tried to rate this picture severel times, A 6/ O 7,
but the server hasn´t taken it,sorry about that.
I wonder if the antenae and borders (between ant and background and green stalk and background) look unfocused because it's a JPEG format...from what I recall this format is bad at rendering very sharp contrast regions (eg, cartoons are not saved as JPG images because their sharp distinctions between bordering [usually primary] colors).
I must say... This picture is really something special... Not the kind of shots I would hang on my wall, but the 7 in originaity is certainly deserved. Excellent - and funny...:-) Cheers.
Just a question . How did you manage to get the ant where you wanted it? :)
I have tried to shoot bugs but they just don't seem to stay put. They are really nasty those little buggers.
After looking at this for awhile i can easily see how it was done and that it was really quite easy-without manipulation or even 'insect glue'.All the more credit due for the great orriginality of thought!!!very well done!
I am new to this site & until now have been reluctant to comment on any photo's as am unsure if they are digitally enhanced or not. This is a great shot and shows great creativity & skill. Well done
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