Mantis with dew


Posted by sayhitoant on Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:54 am

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Sharing a praying mantis with dew taken about 2 weeks ago.  I welcome your C & C for improvements. 

Exif : Canon 7D, 180T, f11, 1/20s, ISO 400, fill flash

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by Leighayres on Fri Jul 24, 2015 6:35 am
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Nice clean BG and sharp from head to tail. Nice work. The dew is a bonus.
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by wtracyparnell on Fri Jul 24, 2015 8:36 am
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Nice shot, good background and detail.
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by Matthew Pugh on Fri Jul 24, 2015 11:59 am
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Hi

How cool is this little fellow than - I would love to see one of these chaps, but sadly no chance living where I do. And a smashing little image - if I was in this situation I would probably have tried different ambient to flash ratios; basically trying for more distinction between subject and surround in terms of tonality. Sometimes a simple reflector from slightly behind can just add that little extra. Which is not to say this is a bad shot, its a delight but just throwing in some suggestions

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by John Benway on Fri Jul 24, 2015 2:33 pm
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Beautiful work, excellent color, comp and detail.
 

by Tom Whelan on Fri Jul 24, 2015 9:43 pm
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Beautiful image - the dew is exquisite, lovely light.
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by CactusD on Sat Jul 25, 2015 3:02 am
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Very cool subject.
Nice suggestions from Matthew.
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by Jonc on Sun Jul 26, 2015 10:30 am
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Good image particularly like how you've captured the droplets
 

by PaiR on Sun Jul 26, 2015 5:31 pm
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Anthony, What a fantastic setting for the Praying Mantis - just a superb frame. Dew looks just awesome.
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by sayhitoant on Mon Jul 27, 2015 7:24 am
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Dear all - thanks for your comments and feedback.
Matthew - thanks for your suggestion. Will try it next time.
 

by oleg2011 on Sat Nov 21, 2015 1:12 am
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Great shot!!
 

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