Oh Katydid!
Uploaded: October 23, 2012
Exif: F Number: 5.3, Exposure Bias Value: -0.33, ExposureTime: 1/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 175.00 mm, Model: NIKON D5100
Elaine Hessler October 23, 2012
This was supposed to be a BW image, but the color turned out MUCH better. This bug was on my friend's car after taking a run in the metroparks. We were taking pictures and someone put the leaf near the bug, which really made this interesting. I never expected this to turn out as well as it did-the car made for some interesting reflections!Oh, I had a technical problem of the head being a little soft, so I experimented with a lot of sharpening. Let me know if I over sharpened or if there is something else I can do to fix it. #1494073
lisa anderson October 23, 2012
Elaine, I think this picture looks fantastic. I love the reflections of the car, and the three main colours look great together. It doesn't look over-sharpened to me. #10381271lisa anderson October 23, 2012
Elaine, I think this picture looks fantastic. I love the reflections of the car, and the three main colours look great together. It doesn't look over-sharpened to me. #10381277Michael Kelly October 23, 2012
Very nice. I love the reflections and at first thought this was a leaf on water. I think you did a good job on your sharpening and see no problems.You might want to try to selectively lighten the area behind the head on the Katydid's body - not to much though. It looks fine as shown but I think it might look even better without as much contrast with the head. Numerous ways to do this but a slight dodge might be the easiest. #10381572
Chris Budny October 23, 2012
Fantastic capture! I'm glad the leaf blur in the foreground doesn't obstruct the insect. The colors (and that dark b/g) in this are terrific. I hope you enter it! #10381573Susan M. Reynolds October 24, 2012
I, too, thought the leaf was on water! I think you sharpened it just right and the colors/comp are just about perfect. I'd enter in the contest as Christopher suggested :) #10382655Jeff E Jensen October 24, 2012
Very cool! Mikes suggestion should be all this needs. #10382666Peter W. Marks October 25, 2012
Elaine, I have never seen one of these bugs but then, the camouflage is so perfect that perhaps I have without knowing it!Rita K. Connell October 25, 2012
this one of the shots everyone wishes they could capture. totally awesome going in my favorites #10383565Beth Spencer October 25, 2012
This is Amazing! There is such natural camouflage on this bug! Great find! #10383756Elaine Hessler October 25, 2012
Thanks for the input. How's this? I'll enter it after I get the okay. I don't want to mess this entry up! I NEVER get this lucky:) #10383910Chris Budny October 25, 2012
I prefer the head/face from the first one better---sharper. #10383915Brandi K. Mills October 25, 2012
Very cool! I thought it was on the water also! And I agree, you should definitely enter it!! The colors and the reflection are really neat. I'm glad you went with color. #10384105Dale Hardin October 25, 2012
Count me in on the accolades Elaine. Had me fooled about the "water". By the way, must agree that the face of the first post is better. #10384233Elaine Hessler October 25, 2012
You guys have great eyes. I have no idea how that became unsharpened, so you can see how soft the head is. Bummer. Here it is sharpened again, with the body lightened as Mike requested. Sorry about that! #10384244Michael Kelly October 25, 2012
Perfecto Elaine! Yes, I think this last is good to go. Very cool shot. #10384379Beth Spencer October 26, 2012
Looks great! Bet it will be a winner! #10385077Aimee C. Eisaman October 27, 2012
This is so cool...I love the subject! At first I thought it was just a photo of leaves, but then it had legs. lol I love your latest edit of it! What great find and capture. :~) #10386289Teresa H. Hunt October 28, 2012
Wow!! Great capture. Your last edit is perfect :) #10388674Stephen Shoff October 28, 2012
Elaine -- great picture. I never want to comment on these from my laptop and now its a bit late. Sorry I missed this one. #10388909Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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