Trip to the center of the flower

Today my wife went shopping with the kids and I was left home alone

to play on my own. I graved a few flowers and took some pictures. This

is a crop of the original. When I looked at it on the computer screen I

noticed to two bugs, (too bad I did not see them then) and decided to

make them the center of attraction.

The flower was lit from behind with a soft box and a Canon 580EXII.

I'd appreciate your thought and comments.

Alex

A BEAUTIFUL IMAGE WITH FANTASTIC PRESENTATION. Warm regards.

A veces cuando se fotografia se escapa algun detalle. Unas veces dan al traste con lo que uno pretendia, pero tambien aveces estos detalles resultan de lo mas interesantes y se convierten en verdaderos coprotagonistas,.Este es un claro ejemplo y a mi por lo menos me encanta ver a estos dos inquilinos en tan precioso habitaculo, haciendo especial lo que ya de por si es una magnifica composicion, con una luz y tonos sensacionales. ++

 

Un cordial saludo -Tolo.

Natural and very attractive,light is excellent,title for those two explorers fit so well,best regards.

A nice twist on tulip photos.

Gorgeous colors and wonderful framing. The bugs definitely add to the image...a happy accident. :-)

Ahhhh....don't you just love play time? ! I'm glad that you were able to "grave" the camera and enjoy some play time. This is a beautiful image with great color and outstanding lighting. Congrats!!

All your last floral close up images are very interesting Alex. ………Excellent light treatment here and amazing rich tonality. ………..But the bugs is the main credit of this successful capture. …………….. Happy Easter my friend..

Me encanta, estupenda flor llena de calor y belleza y esos habitantes de los petalos la llenan de vida y alegria. Me encanta, Alex. Muy bien lograda. Mari.

Fantástica, lindos colores, luz y composición, me encantó. Hay que darle credito a tu esposa por darte el tiempo para crear de tu inspiración, la mía no me deja ni tomar fotos, jajajaaj.

 

Un abrazo.

 

Alberto

Very cool and original.

Hola Alex, una auténtica preciosidad! perfecta en todos los sentidos. Un lujo para la vista! Mi enhorabuena, saludos

 

I did a similar thing once when I photographed a frog and inadvertantly photographed two "dualing pondskaters" on a lily pad......not nearly as attractive as this image though, the graduated colurs are just awesome.

Nice work Alex!

 

Regards

 

Alf

fantastic colours, presentation, composition and shadows of the insects. Well done...!

 

Ricardo

Really beautiful work with very nice colours. Bravo.

This is just brilliant photography. I am getting more and more impressed by your studio technique where you create all those masterpieces. A great idea turned into art. Take good care Alex and all the best from Jannica

very beautiful shot..congrats

Alex, for us it is the POT OF GOLD at the end of the rainbow....for these 2 bugs, it is the 'GOLD' in the centre of the flower...........they were a 'surprise' for you.....but they truly make the picture.  congrats...Well done, your efforts really were worth it....sincerely, Gail

I also had such surprize guests once or twice - really interesting pic. I specially love the gradual change in color of the petals. Brilliant composition. Thanks for your visit and best regards.

Beautiful image and so technical, well deserve the 7/7, wishing you all of the best.

Splendid composed, very nice one, Alex!      Best regards   7/7

I'think the light is excellent,a very good job done...

Thanks for the explanation about how you took the photo.  Isn't it wonderful when you get a surprise like this?  I think the bugs absolutely make the image unique, and you were wise to capitalize so well on your good fortune.  Bravo!

Great shot ! Congratulations !

You played nicely and very well, Alex...! -- I very much like the result -- Your photo is beautifully composed, imo & the 2 bugs are placed in the perfect spot as well. I can see that you enjoy your light box :-) Best regards, Marjolein