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A small ant

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted May 5, 20072,455 views14 comments

This was a really small ant. About 1/8".
He was walking on rhododendron flower and wondering how big the world was around him.

This is full frame and I was wondering if you would have suggestion for cropping. Not sure if it needs any. I like sort of like it the way it is but the ant is almost in center.

Any thoughts? Feel free to post cropped version.

I have used Canon 20D, Canon 180mm, 1.4X extender, EF 25 II extension tube, MT-24EX flash, tripod.

EXIF: ISO 100, F9, 1/1250

Thanks for looking.

Comments

14 comments

Comment posted by Mark Windom on May 5, 2007 at 3:44 PM

l like the composition as is, no crop needed, IMO. DOF is excellent. I might try and tone down the hot spot just to the right and a little below the ant.

Registered on November 1, 2003, 176 Posts, 2302 Comments

Comment posted by Alice Scoggins on May 5, 2007 at 3:57 PM

This is really cool! I don't think it needs a crop. I would clone out the little black spots below the ant.

Registered on February 21, 2005, 430 Posts, 5959 Comments

Comment posted by Troy Gizzi on May 5, 2007 at 11:34 PM

I feel the comp is fine as it is. Losing some off the bottom would probably be fine too. This is a really cool shot. The ant's pose is perfect. So is the BG and DOF.

I second cloning out those dark specks.

Registered on January 8, 2007, 53 Posts, 617 Comments

Comment posted by Guy Rogers on May 6, 2007 at 3:13 PM

Hello Karel this is just superd and the pose of the ant is spot on. I would tone down the bright spot behind the ant, other than that this is a very strong image.

Registered on January 16, 2007, 450 Posts, 995 Comments

Comment posted by Behin Nazemroaya on May 6, 2007 at 5:02 PM

very nice shot with excellent composition, very cool.

Registered on May 6, 2007, 2 Posts, 8 Comments

Comment posted by Carol Hyman on May 6, 2007 at 9:09 PM

Karel, I wouldn't crop this image at all. I would eliminate the two specks on the flower but otherwise, quite stunning.

Carol

Registered on January 18, 2007, 597 Posts, 8062 Comments

Comment posted by Emil von Maltitz on May 7, 2007 at 8:06 AM

Wow! Excellent image...defintely no crop needed

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Comment posted by Alan Bryant on May 7, 2007 at 10:02 AM

Oh yes this is great.

Registered on March 31, 2006, 473 Posts, 1081 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on May 7, 2007 at 11:28 AM

Karel: This is spectacular as is. The pose is wonderful and the BG is just perfect. Congrats on the EP; well deserved. >=))>

Registered on November 1, 2003, 1805 Posts, 26981 Comments

Comment posted by Ian Cameron on May 7, 2007 at 12:11 PM

Just marvellous love it I almost wish the background were a little bit sharper but then of course depth of field would limit your choice of apertures. Cracking shot.

Registered on August 6, 2004, 1125 Posts, 3318 Comments

Comment posted by Karel on May 7, 2007 at 8:31 PM

Thank you for comments. I am glad you like the picture.

Registered on February 7, 2005, 77 Posts, 111 Comments

Comment posted by Sam Rua on May 10, 2007 at 1:32 AM

Beautiful shot, Karel. I think this is great just as it is. Comp certainly works for me. Really nice job. I have almost the same set-up as you for this shot and I haven't come anywhere close to pulling off something as good as this.

Registered on September 9, 2006, 130 Posts, 2281 Comments

Comment posted by Amy Lindsey on May 11, 2007 at 4:39 AM

Karel,

I really like this image. I don't mind the ant being centered. it looks like something Pixar would have used for the cover of a movie! it gives the viewer a new perspective on a bug's life. good work!

Registered on August 25, 2005, 14 Posts, 54 Comments

Comment posted by David Kjaer on May 25, 2007 at 5:51 PM

Insperational stuff - fantastic!

David

Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments