Wide or what ? +3D

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Posted by John Robinson on July 13, 2012 at 6:40 AM

Marbled White
There has been talk recently of including habitat and plain backgrounds etc etc and I think its just what you like individually.
This is what I like but its not to everyone’s taste I know.
In my mind showing the un improved grassland gives an indication of the habitat requirements of this particular species. But photographically its a different ball game! So what is "nature photography" I ask ???
This is a new colony I found yesterday whilst doing an eco survey
This individual was most co operative.
Took over a hundred with 40 macro, 150 macro, and this with the old Sigma 18-50 wide. Yes and 3D as well, and yes-stacked as well.
It will be interesting to see the different reactions.
I,ll post the close up later for comparison.

D7000
SIgma 18-50mm
ISO 500
125th sec @f13

About 70% of full frame
Some really bright yellow flowers taken down
Paint Shop Pro 7
Cheers

Posted by Bob Johnson on July 13, 2012 at 7:41 AM

Works well for me John as it reminds me of the excellent work of Richard Tratt http://www.richardtratt.co.uk/

Bob

Posted by John Robinson on July 13, 2012 at 7:48 AM

Thanks Bob
Just looked at his site. Brilliant stuff!! How do they do it ?
JR

Posted by Matt Cole on July 13, 2012 at 9:14 AM

I like this John and I like this style of shot. While many of us aim for the perfect portrait with a clean background, shots like this are often far more interesting and informative in my opinion. I'm not sure whether I'd prefer a bit off the top?

Matt

Posted by David Sewell on July 13, 2012 at 10:40 AM

I like to see the habitat, John, and I like the near 3D effect it gives the butterfly.

David

Posted by Neil Burton on July 13, 2012 at 11:09 AM

Not sure John. This is a little too distracting for me.

Posted by Nick Mckeown on July 13, 2012 at 11:43 AM

„X That is a very eye catching image JR and the black & white butterfly juxtaposes beautifully with the coloured flowers, in fact lots more coloured flowers would be even better. In answer to your question "what is nature photography?" it has many different forms and whilst images that have plain BG's may not show the subjects habitat the idea is that the isolation of the subject and lack of clutter allow the fine detail to be absorbed more easily by the eye which is easily distracted by too much unwanted detail and this applies particularly to macro where small subjects can easily be engulfed by other material. However by going wide such as this not only does the habitat become obvious but it also lends a sense of scale and placement of the subject in the environment. Personally I like close views because I am totally fascinated by insects and love to see lots of detail because this represents millions of years of evolution to the point where the animal has probably reached its peak. But this type of image tells another story and I guess that is what all photography is about whether it be nature, sport or world affairs. In this case you have told a wonderfully descriptive story. My question would be .....is it classed as macro or landscape?

Nick.

Posted by John Robinson on July 13, 2012 at 12:09 PM

Thanks all.
Well put Nick
Here's a more conventional one.Same butterfly - moved a bit.
Cheers
JR

Posted by Barry Southon on July 13, 2012 at 12:20 PM

John

A very interesting topic, and you have touched on one or two questions that I have asked in a slightly different manner. Both images are first class but cover different aspects at the same time they compliment each other from my view.

The Macro images produced by members of this forum are a treat to behold and the sheer depth of detail is outstanding.

Thanks for sharing.

Posted by Nick Mckeown on July 13, 2012 at 12:38 PM

These marbled whites are gorgeous and I am very, very envious JR!!