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Mating

by Andrey Antov

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 5, 2013224 views4 comments
A couple of mating Fritillaries.

Nikon D7000, tripod, 60 mm Micro Nikkor, self-timer.

Thank you for your comments.

Andrey

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on July 5, 2013 at 3:03 PM
I like the composition and the perch a lot.
D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Philip Hodgkins on July 5, 2013 at 4:28 PM
Naughty, naughty! :biggrin: Actually a nice, clear shot of their activity. I suggest at least a look at a square crop from the top to tone down the distraction of the yellow flowers, which compete with the subject.
Registered on July 24, 2006, 2741 Posts, 12349 Comments
Comment posted by scott lanz on July 5, 2013 at 5:40 PM
Excellent capture, Andrey. I like the comp and perspective, including the good view of the behavior and the yellow flowers. Phil makes a good point about the yellow flowers competing, but I would try to burn them rather than cropping. :toast:
Registered on November 14, 2003, 840 Posts, 12902 Comments
Comment posted by Jim Zablotny on July 7, 2013 at 10:06 AM
Everything about this image is about reproduction--the flowers contribute to the theme so I'd be inclined to leave them in. Well done......................Jim
Registered on January 17, 2004, 705 Posts, 3594 Comments