Smile please !
by bspujari

Comment:
This does suit the challenge, but not in a strong way, but it is there.

Nice focus on the eyes, but I feel the background could be more interesting. A little hard when taking photos of these little critters, as one often has to take the image where one finds them.

I have taken photos of these in there own environment, but also in an environment that I choose. I have carefully captured the praying mantis, with no harm done and placed it on a leaf, or flower of my choosing. One must take care with going this and not harm the insect in any way. One must also place the insect back where one found it without any harm to it.....

I like the softness of the DOF as well.

Message edited by author 2008-05-22 22:15:57.

When lonely or fearful...
by klkitchens

Comment:
This is quite emotive, and also timeless.

Cup 'o Nog
by klkitchens

Comment:
This is a great idea and love the strong composition, colors and the detail very much.....

Pacified
by vlado

Comment:
This is just so sweet.....

Blues Guitar
by vlado

Comment:
This is an excellent 'negative' image, and I like the soft blus very much.....

Dockland Blues
by vlado

Comment:
I really like this one when I saw it, as I love the patterns, strong colors, lines, and geometric feeling about it.....

diafimisi.jpg
by onar

Comment:
You have a great eye, and I really o like your images.....

This is a great street candid.....

bee-web.jpg
by onar

Comment:
WOW..... this is awesome. and a strong impact images. that has me an old worldly feeling about it.
Very rich in color and detail.....

web.jpg
by onar

Comment:
Love the folds in this one and also the wonderful DOF, balanced against the focused areas..... Perfect.....

How small we are!!!!!
by onar

Comment:
Awesome perspective leading lines and curves all rolled into one..... Perfect for this challenge, and deserved a ribbon IMO.....
So so close and I would have given you the BLUE.....