Spider Underworld
by reneekerr

Comment by reneekerr:

Originally posted by Magnum_za: Very unique image. Something for the annals of NG no doubt. Very nice crop/composition/exposure/background. Others may think there's too much dead space bottom left but I think it helps focus the eyes to the insect story going on here. Is this symbiosis? You got great focus on the bee, extremely shallow DOF, the pollen dust is just too comical. The spider is so close and yet it's not as pin sharp as the bee. They are in the shade of the flower and getting the exposure correct with a high enough s/s must have been very tricky. It's a great shot and imo your skills should be rewarded with a page in NG. 8.

Thank you I appreciate the feedback! This was the first time to come across the male species of the goldenrod..

Spider Underworld
by reneekerr

Comment by HarveyG:
Very unique image. Something for the annals of NG no doubt. Very nice crop/composition/exposure/background. Others may think there's too much dead space bottom left but I think it helps focus the eyes to the insect story going on here. Is this symbiosis? You got great focus on the bee, extremely shallow DOF, the pollen dust is just too comical. The spider is so close and yet it's not as pin sharp as the bee. They are in the shade of the flower and getting the exposure correct with a high enough s/s must have been very tricky. It's a great shot and imo your skills should be rewarded with a page in NG. 8.

Where To Next?
by reneekerr

Comment by daisydavid:
Nice and soft, no hint of impending danger at all ;)

Where To Next?
by reneekerr

Comment by sjhuls:
Really excellent shot. The sepia almost makes the ladybug look like it is made out of metal.

Where To Next?
by reneekerr

Comment by adigitalromance:
This is a nice shot that I'd like to see outside of the sepia challenge. Very nice clarity!

Spider Underworld
by reneekerr

Comment by tanguera:
So that's two different spiders and a bee???? Incredible. Could use a bit of contrast and some shading work.

Spider Underworld
by reneekerr

Comment by MaryO:
I didn't even realize there were two spiders the first time I looked at this. That poor bee was doomed. Such drama under a little flower!

Spider Underworld
by reneekerr

Comment by KarenNfld:
That's a unique perspective!

Beautiful Bride
by reneekerr

Comment by blindjustice:
Great Choppers!

Beautiful Bride
by reneekerr

Comment by kenskid:
She is a Beauty !