Jun 05 - Inside
by hajeka

Comment:
I really like the way the flower forms its own vignette effect, making the center look even sharper.

See All The People
by Art Roflmao

Comment:
Yes, the processing suits the subject well.

Did you use a tripod and timer, or someone else's hands? I'm always having to figure out ways to accomplish shots when I'm also the model.

IMG_6022
by MikeO

Comment:
Seems uglier than it really is, maybe because, as a larval form, it retains more segmentation than in the adult.

Image still seems a little flat -- I think I'd try blowing out the BG altogether, somewhat as if it was a mounted specimen, and then increasing the contrast a bit on the body.

Would be excellent for textbook-type use. :-)

Day Lily
by Kelli

Comment:
Really like the colors. Hard to keep those pollen grains in focus!

Etched
by scalvert

Comment:
I agree that's a really good bit of sketching, but if you haven't already seen it, check out this guy's gallery -- it's almost unbelievable what he does ...

Etched in Time

Pretty in Pink
by Kelli

Comment:
Nice -- I find that a hard color to capture/reproduce accurately.

Missouri Pinecone
by Elaine

Comment:
I was contemplating flagging this for nudity, but then I'd have to hide it for a TOS violation, so I think I'll just compliment you on your perspective and move on ... ;-)

IMG_5936
by MikeO

Comment:
This is cool -- they look a lot like drops of mercury.

I know he is around here somewhere....!!!!
by Judi

Comment:

Originally posted by Art Roflmao: There's nothing like seeing an animal give birth. :P

I'd say this is carrying those genetic engineering experiments a little too far ... 8-)

Anemone
by MacDonald

Comment:
These are also the subjects of one of my own favorite photos, taken on a "field trip" with Bear_Music nearly two years ago. I wish I'd been smart enough to enter it in a challenge!

Nice color and detail, good job avoiding/eliminating any reflections.

Congratulations on the ribbon!