Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by Elvis_L:
greetings from the critique club.

Well I don't know what to say really. It is hard to offer much critique on a shot doen so well that scored so high.

On a positive side I really like the colors and modd overall. the focus on the insect is great and the use of DOF is nice as well. I like the compositions as well.

The only thing that bothers me is the flower seems maybe too much OOF or maybe the processing just made it seem harsh.

Overall great job! as always please feel free to PM me if you want any more info or have an questinos about what i said.

Japanese Iris
by xajen

Comment by patio127:
This is so simply beautiful - those colors & the single drop of water- I LOVE it !

Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by Tez:
Great shot. Looks like he's almost looking over the edge of a precipice.

Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by KarenNfld:
Very sharp, love the colours. I might have cropped some of the bottom off, lots of oof flower that doesn't add much to the photo.

Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by JenniferDavidGA:
Wow, what wonderful details in the bug. I am not to sure what that is. I don't know bugs too well. The colors and set up of this shot are perfect. The lighting and focus are great.

Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by Jon_Jon:
Too close..

Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by yanko:
Very nice macro. The DOF is pretty good. The colors and sharpeness really make it pop. Almost think you should have probably cropped it in half though.

Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by TJinGuy:
This needs just a bit more DOF. Great colors though.

Close Encounters
by xajen

Comment by Jutilda:
WOW - terrific focus and detail. The darker reds seem to be maybe oversaturated or something because I can see distinct lines around them, instead of the blur of the pink and yellow. Other than that, I like it. If it were mine, I'd probably crop out most of the lower area and make it a landscape instead of portrait orientation, which would eliminate the big spot on the bottom. You could probaby use the blur or smudge tool to the one on the right, using expert editing.

Branch of Life
by xajen

Comment by noraneko:
Whites look perfect on this, and the bokeh complements the flower beautifully. Great job!