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Tiny red insect
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Tiny red insect

by Kedar Bhat

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 31, 2013102 views4 comments
Nikon D800
Nikon 105mm f2.8 macro (Non VR old lens)
Hand held exposure
1/200 f8 iso 100

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by John Neukirch on August 31, 2013 at 4:19 PM
A beautiful capture here Kedar, I really like the POV and perch plus the two toned BG with the bug against the brighter part of the BG. A couple of questions though, how close were you and was this cropped at all? I only ask because the subject seems pretty small in the frame. With a 105mm macro on a D800 I would think you could fill the frame more. Not sure what the minimum focusing distance in on your lens but when I'm shooting macro (with a 60mm macro on a cropped sensor body) if the bug allows I can pretty much get right on top of them. Obviously a tripod is highly recommended. :toast:
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Comment posted by Ian Wolfenden on September 2, 2013 at 5:30 AM
I rather like the minimalist feel of this composition, Kedar. The insect and its twig stand out perfectly for me on the variegated bg. Lovely image !!
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Comment posted by scott lanz on September 2, 2013 at 8:09 AM
I like the way the tiny red bug is isolated and dwarfed by the contrasting green/dark bg. Good job isolating the little fellow, Kedar.
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Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on September 5, 2013 at 1:44 PM
Very nice shot, which I like as is. By picturing him this small, not only do you make him look tiny in a big world, but you also give space for the twig and the negative space...which I find positive :wink:
Lovely! :toast:
Grt, Ingrid.
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