"Solitude shows what should be..."
by Bud

Comment by erdejo:
I love this one this is a great example of the Rule of thirds: The horizon on the top 1/3 line of the image and the boat on the crosspoint of the lower and right hand 1/3 lines. I love the mood and the colors! Great!

"Solitude shows what should be..."
by Bud

Comment by hahn23:
This is my favorite in this challenge. Spectacular and subtle lighting. Superb composition! Breathtaking luminous glow off the water. Dramatic scene. Meets the challenge exceptionally well. (10)

Beetle
by Bud

Comment by liberty:
15% still have 22 minutes! This is an awesome capture!! Great clarity and colors! 8

Beetle
by Bud

Comment by S_Lanterman:
awesome colours

Beetle
by Bud

Comment by aliqui:
I think your aperture is a little too shallow, but I can't honestly say I'd want to see more of that green plastic thing he's standing on.

When I first got my macro I went outside and found a dead one of these bugs. I took a bunch of shots of him on a leaf. My DOF was too shallow too. I needed to lower the shutter speed, and I had no excuse not to. Not like he was going anywhere... he was dead! They're in my profile if you'd like to see.

=)

Beetle
by Bud

Comment by Mark Richards:
Would have scored you higher had the focus been better on the beetle itself.

Beetle
by Bud

Comment by riversong:
Nice image, 10 from me!

Beetle
by Bud

Comment by nutzito:
DOF

Anna laughing
by Bud

Comment by frisca:
the lighting on this is just wonderful. What a beautifully composed "candid" :)

Beetle
by Bud

Comment by rossglenda:
Nice close-up!