5 Spot Burnet + repost

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10 replies

Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 27, 2010 at 6:12 PM

One from a hot and windy Saturday.

D700
Sigma 180mm Macro
1/50 sec at f14 ISO 200
Tripod cable release and MLU
Reflector
Processed in NX2

Posted by John Robinson on June 27, 2010 at 6:38 PM

That's good.
Great detail.
I some how feel it's crying out to be moved up a bit and to the left
( Moths do cry out you know !)
Cheers
JR

Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on June 28, 2010 at 3:59 AM

Wonderful image. Great detail, nice background and a good composition.

Posted by Brett Lewis on June 28, 2010 at 4:29 AM

Super detail and I like the saturated red that is offered on this 'fresh' specimen, but like John the comp just doesn't work for me. Maybe move it up a bit or even try a portrait orientation with the Burnet on top of the stem..?

Brett

Posted by Matt Cole on June 28, 2010 at 4:30 AM

I think I'd also prefer it a little higher and to the left, but not by much. A nicely taken shot Ian. I do like the way these Burnet moths co-operate when you take their picture.

Matt

Posted by Phil Mclean on June 28, 2010 at 6:41 AM

Good detail and well exposed.Comp nits covered.

Phil.

Posted by Simon Phillpotts on June 28, 2010 at 9:19 AM

I agree that the top left has a bit too much dead space so a slight recompose would sort it. Cracking detail and colour though.

Posted by Austin Thomas on June 28, 2010 at 9:35 AM

Nits already covered Ian. Lovely subject and BKGR.

Cheers

Austin

Posted by Lewis Thomson on June 28, 2010 at 12:23 PM

Hi Ian,

I agree with the comp suggestions but its still a very nice image of the species and packed with detail!

Cheers,

Lewis.

Posted by Heath McDonald on June 28, 2010 at 2:22 PM

Very nice shot Ian, agree with the comments re composition, also wonder if it would be better if slightly larger in the frame, but thats my personal preference. Otherwise great colours and BG.

Heath

Posted by Ian Macdermott on June 28, 2010 at 5:34 PM

Thanks for taking the time to comment

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