A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by Brent_Ward:
If the focus was on the eye it would be much better. It looks like an albino retic.

Message edited by author 2005-11-26 19:25:24.

A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by NeoScales:
Thanks for everyone who "got" the image. This is really a one of a kind image and was quite difficult to shoot and light properly. I used a reflector to help "push" the light inside the egg area.

I agree with all of the critics about the eye focus. The problem was that the head is still inside the egg and still coved by thick gelatinous protein (just like chicken eggs whites). So getting that area into sharp focus was something I didn�t accomplish with this shot. But I did get the nose and strands in very clear focus, so the image worked on that level. As for the crop, it's tight to show the extream detail and the position is "true life".

There were several comments made out of patent ignorance of the subject matter. Those were interesting to read, even if a bit melodramatic. Any reaction is good feedback, and I already knew the �icky� factor would be there for some.

I�m not thrilled coming in at 372 out of 531 with this image. But then again, I could have played it safe with another image if the score was that important I guess.

My congrats to the few that identified this as a Retic!

Tara3.jpg
by NeoScales

Comment by MWitt:
Nice color and good pose.

A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by MrYu:
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Message edited by author 2005-07-11 21:22:35.

A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by dsb_mac:
this is an odd crop but an interesting subject

A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by kearock:
Would be better if the eye was in focus.

A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by ClickIt:
Excellent shot..I just feel the focus should have been on the eye.

Dragon Fire
by NeoScales

Comment by NeoScales:
Thanks for everyone who voted for this image. I had only about 2 hours to put it together with materials I already had, shoot, edit, and submit it before the deadline.

I wasn't 100% happy with the DOF, but in the end, I think it all worked well enough.

A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by RiderGal:
I'm not sure what I'm looking at here... but if it's what I think it is... a dead snake in a bag with blood... it's pretty disturbing... I'm sorry but I just had to say that.

A Tiny Giant...
by NeoScales

Comment by snackwells:
An interesting shot. Those appear to be blood vessels, as if this creature was fresh out of its egg/womb...not sure what it is. Don't see this stuff everyday on this website! Overall, well saturated exposure with excellent detail.