Jump!
by Jacko

Comment by shadow:
very rare gem that demonstrates that flash can work for us too under suitable circumstances! great job

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by alanfreed:
Excellent! The details and depth of field are just awesome, not to mention that the toning seems to be perfect for the subject. Well done.

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by Sonifo:
Ok this shot bugs me. hahahaha....excellent shot. Great focus. Good luck

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by kiwiness:
Awesome photo, the texture on the bug is so detailed. It kinda looks like it is floating above the plant somehow. And yep, I like it - 10.

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by carsten:
One of my favourites this week. Good composition and the sepia tone is perfect. So is focus and the cropping. I don´t know how you could have done it better. Meets the challenge very well. Well done and good luck!

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by dsidwell:
With your composition and lighting and fantastic depth of field, you make this beetle seem like a heavenly creature! Very nice tones and sharpness, too. Just a great photo. 10

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by eloise:
Marvellous shot. Great crisp macro, with DOF just short enough to fade the legs and plant but leave all the antennae and most of the body in focus. The lighting is wonderfully numinous, too, and the toning subtle and just enough to accentuate, instead of taking over.

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by adine:
Nice detail on the exoskelleton. Very nice composition with the body of the bug coming down from the corner, his antenae waving in empty space. small DOF allows the viewer to focus attention on the bug. The shaddow in the back isn't terribly distracting, I just keep looking at it wondering how it fits in. I think this might work in color too. But its dramatic in doutone. 8

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by Musicman:
Have I seen you before? Were you in a macro shot?

Beatle
by Jacko

Comment by TerryGee:
excellent macro...focus is great, as is composition, and contrast.