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by HeiSch

Comment:
Smaller aperture for more DOF would have helped a lot to make this more pleasing to view. I like the composition and the huge contrast, as well as the repeating shapes of the beads in the chain.

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by sulamk

Comment:
This is a very interesting bug. I see several areas that I would like to see a lot closer. The vein pattern in the wings, or the rough area right behind the head would make great subjects. I do understand that you can't always get living critters to cooperate when you want to photograph them though.

macro---2.jpg
by incubus

Comment:
The color tones and rusty texture do nicely to give this the look that it has been in the weather a long time. It makes me wonder what the cable is holding.

Mr. Elephant Beetle
by sherpet

Comment:
That is a very impressive looking critter. I like the clarity in this, especially in the hairs around the legs. In the thumb, I could not tell if the split in the seed pod right behind the head was part of the bug, but in the full size, I see that it is not.
I am happy to see you back to shooting in your garden again.

Beach - 1
by JuliBoc

Comment:
Julianne, I knew that this was your work from just seeing the thumb, even before opening it. I knew from the colors and mix of shell and shapes that this was shot just above the tide line on the Gold Coast Beach. I like the combo of the shell and the little crab hole in the sand. The image reconnects me with happy days spent there long ago. Thanks for the reminder.

Dreamtime
by sherpet

Comment:
My wifey loves this shot Shez. Thanks for sharing.

IMG_0011-lucis.jpg
by JerseyGenie

Comment:
Neat looking landscape there, and you're right, that is an amazing cloud.

utah.jpg
by JerseyGenie

Comment:
Nice take! It is good that you were there at a good time to get the low angle light, and the clouds behind the rock add a lot of depth.

Monday Morning
by Purple_Girl

Comment:
I understand this scene. You are pretty harsh on yourself about the technical aspect of this. That's a good way to begin learning how to get exactly what you want. If you know what you don't like, then you begin to notice it more when you are composing or setting up for a shot.
This is not bad at all for a 10 minute shoot.
It's a good take on the challenge subject.

A Moonlit Night With Ike
by bvy

Comment:
This is a cool and rather spooky shot. I'm glad that you didn't get harmed while out in the wind and that the lights went out right on cue.
Congrats on a fine finish, and thank you for the thoughtful comment on my entry.