The Poser
by rinac

Comment by karmat:
I like the graceful curves of the leaves and how it contrasts with teh sharp angle of the mantic. the color contrasts are also nice.

The Poser
by rinac

Comment by Yo_Spiff:
Niccee! I snagged a shot of a baby mantis a few weeks back. Little critter wouldn't stay still for me for very long. this one looks about the same size as the one I ran across. How'd you manage to get this guy on a background?

Spreading Sunshine
by rinac

Comment by Patsfan:
Nice detail. That's a pretty butterfly.

Spreading Sunshine
by rinac

Comment by Kwilson10:
Nice colors focused well

Spreading Sunshine
by rinac

Comment by talj:
I'm not voting in this challenge, just offering up a, hopefully, helpful critique..

The lighting on the flower and butterfly are really nice ahd help to make the yellow of the flower really pop. I'm in two minds about the colour of the background but have come to the decision that it doesn't detract from the image.

The only thing I can see that might be causing the voters to be a little unkind is that the butterflies head isn't completely in focus. But, it's only a small part of an overall well lit, nicely composed image...I give up with the voters here :o(

Hope this helps :o)

Spreading Sunshine
by rinac

Comment by 1m1A:
Nice, but looks a little dull. Could benefit from brightening it up a little bit.

Spreading Sunshine
by rinac

Comment by darnold:
awesome color, comp, DOF, etc etc..... !

A Mighty Titan
by rinac

Comment by bobnospum:
This angle rocks. The textures in the lower part of the boat are really nice and the way everything else reaches and points skyward (toward both light and dark sky) is very alluring.

A Mighty Titan
by rinac

Comment by surfdabbler:
I recognised this boat during voting from your first image. I'm glad you persisted with this subject for another challenge. I like the composition and lines of this one better, and it has deservedly got a better score. Nicely presented with the black border and editing work too.

A Mighty Titan
by rinac

Comment by roba:
I absolutely love this. Everything about it... the lighting, the comp, the processing, AND the border (it just wouldn't have the same overall feel without it). I feel like I'm watching a really cool DVD with some awesome cinematography. What a great perspective! Well done - see you on the front page at roll-over :O)