Grasshopper
by Shannon

Comment:
Interesting subject and setting. A bit more space at the top and right would improve the composition. And it really needs some post-processing to reduce the noise, increase the contrast, and correct the color cast.

Dang computer bugs
by mbardeen

Comment:
Creative idea and great focus. But the background is too distracting; there is nothing to draw attention to the bug. And the subject is looking out of the frame, so it kind of feels cut off.

Weta
by train

Comment:
The glare is a bit distracting, but this is a nice detailed image of an unusual insect. I like the wood it is on and the unfocused leaf in the background.

Smily Eyes
by Jacko

Comment:
Wow! Talk about getting intimate! Great composition here. It needs a little more DOF to get the hairs on the mouth and upper legs in focus.

Ladybugs
by Spork99

Comment:
I like the composition of this photo. The lines formed by the top of the rock and by the backs of three ladybugs in the foreground lead the eye to the main point of interest, the bug about to take off. A bit more space at the top would have improved the photo.

Web Building at Sundown
by PaulMdx

Comment:
Great lighting here; it highlights the spider very well and shows off her web.

American Hover Fly
by ladpupmoe

Comment:
Good focus and nice use of negative space. This image defies conventional wisdom that dictates putting more space in front of the subject than behind it, but I think it works well. Perhaps due to the shape of the leaf. But I don't think the photo would be nearly as effective without all that space behind the fly. The drop of liquid adds a nice touch.

Fernando
by timmi

Comment:
The challenge did say to get intimate, and giving this insect a name certainly shows you did that! But so does the photo; the composition is nicely balanced and the major lines in the image (focused grass blade, antennae, and wings to name a few) all lead the viewer's eye to insect's head, which is well focused. It let's the viewers get as intimate with this critter as you did.

Twelve-spotted Pond Skimmer
by quadangle

Comment:
A bit more DOF would have been nice to get the wing tips in focus, but this is a great insect portrait. Lots of detail and well balanced.

No Angel's Wings
by fleenk

Comment:
Great composition; you've included just enough of the insect's body to provide context, and enough space at the right for balance.