Description: In the McDonald Dunn Forest there were a bunch of Hover-bees/flys , I’m not sure which, so I worked on trying to get in the action! I love watching them! It took awhile to get them in the right position to face me and not shoot right in the sun!
Specific Feedback Requested: any, I have posted this photo before and Mark said it would work for the small weekly challenge, so I guess it’s OK to post again?
Pertinent technical details or techniques: 102mm
1/3200
f/6.3
ISO 3200
Square crop and had to try to get some of the noise out, and lowered contrast, adjusted blacks and whites and brought highlights up a bit.
Is this a composite? (focus stacks or exposure blends are not considered composites)
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Recrop…
Nicely caught, Vanessa. The little critter is catching the light very well and looks nicely sharp. Have you tried other placements in the frame to see how they look?
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Thanks @Mark_Seaver , yes I’ve tried just about everything and personally like this best, but what are your thoughts on this crop…
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Vanessa, comparing the two versions is a good exercise in how composition effects viewing. The original (centered fly) lets the fly dominate the view, however, there’s a more dynamic feeling in the repost plus it lets the textures in the background play a stronger role. While I prefer the repost, because the background gets a larger role, what you’re trying to get the viewer to feel/think is “artists choice”.
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I see what you mean, @Mark_Seaver Mark. The more I look at the recrop I think the more I like it because my eyes are looking around the whole scene instead of just at the hoverfly. And it looks like there’s motion., is that what you mean by dynamic?
