The Look (Katydid Nymph)

Beautiful macro, Jerry

Great macro.

The look of a Katydid Nymph. Comments and suggestions welcome.

Thanks for stopping by.

Beautiful colors in this.

Sorry if I didn't leave the comment right away but my routine is to wait for complaints first --I don't have time to leave comments on all images.

 

While I understand how compromised the focus in macro photography is, the two-thirds of this bug's behind pointed towards me is out of focus. That pretty much kills a viewing pleasures for me as it seems to be a very unfortunate angle. To tell you the truth, what bugs me here is an overall very soft focus on the whole fella -- it might be your scan, no you shoot digital and digital shots, when in focus, are usually razor sharp. I like the split diagonal planes, both green/black and the one created by Mr. Katydid's feelers. I hope that helsp to explain my rating. BTW, you have much better bug macros in your folder - why did you pick this one for a critique?

I got it, the focus in on its eye. The rest stands. Regards, M.

Maria, thanks for your expertise opinion.

Not everything is in the focus and this is a plus of this shot. One can concentrate just on the head and the right two legs. Very interesting and nice shot. Congratulation!

but I can't concentrate on its head because its big OOF butt stands in a way, can't help it, sorry. I ain't an expert on a macro-photography but what I said doesn't require a PhD in the field -- you know that, Jerry and you did ask me for an opinion. Best, Maria.

I have to agree about the oof butt. going left to right in the frame it just 'bugs'. Composition wise it seems well done and thought out. Might want just a tad more space at the left edge of the oof back leg. I'm doubting the focal point being the eye- probably is but I think the dbl catch light is making it seem softer than the thorax (is the neck a thorax?) Parts are parts and that particular part appears sharper to me although I may have smudges on my spectacles.

Lumir, thanks for the comments and I am glad that you like it.

Maria and Knicki, really appreciate your opinions. I agree with the oof butt which is indeed distracting. Although this is not an easy shot (the bug is about 3-4mm and very alert and jumpy) but I believe I can do better next time.

BTW, what do you think about this one?

The linked version is much better imo. You have more patience than I.

I think this is quite nice. The linked version is amazing (why did you not post that one?). Jerry, how did you ask the bug to turn around?

The very black background is quite nice on this one though, and makes the bug stand out very clearly. If Mr bug had just turned a little to the camera this would have been perfect.