Nature Photographers Network
This is the preserved archive of the original Nature Photographers Network. The community continues at naturephotographers.network.
Elementary
‹ PreviousMacro & Close-up GalleryNext ›

Elementary

by William Brozy

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted September 27, 20062,458 views20 comments
A simple image from the woods edge.....

300/4 with tube, timer, two Sam Adams Octoberfest and reflector. Almost full frame.

Comments

20 comments
Comment posted by Keith A Anderson on September 27, 2006 at 1:10 PM
I like this. It's a very simple, geometric composition but against the dark background has great impact. I would be interested in more technical info on this image.
Registered on February 13, 2006, 166 Posts, 1818 Comments
Comment posted by John Mikes on September 27, 2006 at 1:14 PM
> two Sam Adams Octoberfest

Now that's a comfortable expsure.
Registered on September 20, 2006, 22 Posts, 14 Comments
Comment posted by Sam Rua on September 27, 2006 at 1:34 PM
Gorgeous composition. Nice job.

Sam
Tucson, AZ
Registered on September 9, 2006, 130 Posts, 2281 Comments
Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on September 27, 2006 at 1:37 PM
Nice! I like the black background and the light.
Registered on February 21, 2005, 430 Posts, 5959 Comments
Comment posted by Jacco Rens on September 27, 2006 at 3:11 PM
Superbe composition, great use of the background. I'm loving it.

- jacco
Registered on November 18, 2005, 8 Posts, 108 Comments
Comment posted by Jerry Dalrymple on September 27, 2006 at 3:45 PM
As usual Will - very nice!

Jerry Dalrymple
Loveland, Ohio
Registered on October 3, 2004, 56 Posts, 415 Comments
Comment posted by Ramamohan Pai on September 27, 2006 at 3:56 PM
A great example of why is simple is nice :smile: . Excellent geometry with an insect to boot.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 550 Posts, 9037 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Fach on September 27, 2006 at 4:42 PM
Will: A+. Very well seen and captured. >=))>
Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments
Comment posted by renae sandberg on September 27, 2006 at 7:07 PM
Excellent comp :toast: :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 29, 2004, 313 Posts, 2476 Comments
Comment posted by Leann Greene on September 27, 2006 at 9:36 PM
Love the flow of the composition and the subtle pastels on the moth. Now the Sam Adams is for bait? How un-ethical :biggrin:
Registered on January 25, 2006, 223 Posts, 3566 Comments
Comment posted by William Brozy on September 28, 2006 at 10:13 AM
Sure Keith - techs as requested:

Lens: 300mm F/4 D
Focal Length: 300mm
Exposure Mode: Manual
Metering Mode: Spot
1/40 sec - F/8
Exposure Comp.: 0 EV

Conditions were partly cloudy - I took a few with cloud cover and a few with direct sunlight and a reflector. The beer was to pass the time between the changing conditions and not for bait :smile:
Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments
Comment posted by Stacy Egan on September 28, 2006 at 8:30 PM
This is great! Such a beautiful elegant composition and light on your subject! The dark uniform background enhances the effect. It sounds like Sammy Adams was a great enabler of your patience for the right light. :toast:
Registered on April 24, 2006, 52 Posts, 446 Comments
Comment posted by David Gottlieb on September 28, 2006 at 9:20 PM
Sweet
Registered on November 1, 2003, 436 Posts, 1790 Comments
Comment posted by Ronnie Gaubert on September 28, 2006 at 10:22 PM
Will,
Good job with the composition on this one. Just goes to show you don't have to have a great looking subject to get a great shot. This is a good example that it's more about the composition and light than about the subject.
Registered on November 1, 2003, 810 Posts, 3495 Comments
Comment posted by Bill Chambers on October 2, 2006 at 8:34 AM
What a wonderful comp on this. Absolutely beautiful. Congrats on the EP - very well deserved.
Registered on April 10, 2005, 753 Posts, 21216 Comments
Comment posted by Catherine Reilly on October 3, 2006 at 5:27 PM
I'm glad I called up the larger image. Well worth it. Beautifully done, and congrats on the EP. :toast:
Registered on August 16, 2006, 603 Posts, 9192 Comments
Comment posted by Dan Walters on October 4, 2006 at 10:58 PM
Great shot! Really like the simple comp. Congratulations on the pick!
Registered on October 30, 2005, 405 Posts, 3693 Comments
Comment posted by Troup Nightingale on October 5, 2006 at 2:47 PM
Now THAT's art! :toast:
Registered on September 29, 2006, 10 Posts, 47 Comments
Comment posted by William Brozy on October 7, 2006 at 8:55 PM
Thanks for stopping by and the EP :wavey:
Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments
Comment posted by Ganesh H Shankar on October 7, 2006 at 11:00 PM
Excellent image William. Unique and different. :toast:
Registered on March 1, 2004, 324 Posts, 1867 Comments