Bug

[cobby1]

Got this guy amoungst the leavs what do you think??

[ATJ]

Great shot. And it is a true bug (Hemiptera), too.

The back of the bug looks a little soft, but I don't know if it is the reflection from the light that has done that or it isn't in focus.

It would be best to crop the image so the bug has more space in front of it than behind. At the angle the bug is, that would mean cropping some of the top of the image off.

The only other nit I have is the colours look a little saturated.

[xerubus]

Hi Cobby,

I agree with what ATJ has said. Just one thing I want to add.

If the shot is for classification purposes, or text book description, you have nailed the composition. But if it's not, get a little more adventurous.

With macro photography you still need to add an element of a story to the shot. Changing your perspective will greatly increase your chances of keeping a viewer interested. Try getting down to the same level as the bug, or below to bring out it's 'personality'.

cheers

-Mark

[cobby1]

Thanks for the input Guys

Cheers Cobby

[cawdor]

Nice shot cobby, when I shoot bugs etc I always try and get one from above like yours (to show the colours) and then one either from the side or front to get a more interesting photo. Those angles are not always attainable though without major contortion in some cases
Sometimes it's also good to wait for some action, like a spider catching prey - always makes for very cool photos.

[cobby1]

Thanks Cawdor

It was a bit hard as i had my head stuck in a bush

And to be honest it just looked like a plain old black bug

Until i got it on the screen and to my surprise it was nice and colorful

So i really only took 2 shots i was just playing around with my new flash

Cheers Cobby

[chrisk]

great colours and its nice and sharp in the middle. well done.

[Matt. K]

Fabulous colours! Red and green always work well and the blue is a real bonus. Nice macro! The bug looks like a real stinker!