Praying Mantis
by LarsPaysen

Comment by Malokata:
This is an awesome photo. DOF is perfect, composition is perfect, and the subject is captivating. Nice work.

Praying Mantis
by LarsPaysen

Comment by progersct:
Oh dear! I'm looking at this right before going to bed. Maybe its just a gummy candy. Yeah, that's it. I gave it a 9.

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by RiderGal:
Thats a crazy looking mushroom! Mushroom News? is there really a Mushroom News magazine? hehehehe... Nice DOF on this photo. I wonder though whether there would be enough room for type at the top... I think it wouldn't be too much of a problem though. I think this photo is well done and would definitely fit for the said magazine. Don't care for the border, not sure that most magazines have borders... thats just me though.

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by CLarson557:
I was wondering if it this would be more appropriate for the magazine if the top of the mushroom was further down to make way for the title. Reguardless, this is a real nice photo and well done. The focus and DOF are great. I like the detail shown here. 9 Good luck in the challenge.

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by ChrisW123:
Never heard of this magazine.

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by Dallas_TX:
Is there REALLY such a magazine??? Good pic

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by qachyk:
Mushroom News... heh, whaddya know, it really exists. (No offense, I just had to check; I would have suggested Mycologia instead otherwise.)

Fits the magazine topic just fine. Maybe a little busy of a background for easy text laoyout but only becaues of the pale patches, and it's probably workable with. A close-up shot on what appears to be damage could easily go with a cover story.

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by jodiecoston:
Wow - fantastic shot! Great macro work! 10

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by diegohs:
nice pic.. but it would be more interesting see mushrooms without any damage

Mushroom News
by LarsPaysen

Comment by gaja_tz:
maybe you should be using smaller aperture to get more sharper iamge. In this case it looks like you focused on the 2 holeson the "hat". = 3