I would call this Gem Hopper Stargazing for several reasons. The insect is covered with a small circular texture that is so bright green that up close it looks like a tiny gems. This insect earns the name hopper because I am not sure whether it is a cricket, grasshopper or some other type of bug, but I am sure that it hops because of its leg structure and physical stance.
The image does tell a story because it is shot from behind of the insect and the insect is staring into dark black. The solid black background makes the viewer feel like it is night. The insect appears to be looking up into the dark sky with his vibrant antennas perched. There are no stars depicted in the black sky (or dark black background) the insect still appears to be gazing into the night. But then again, a human would not be able to see the stars when they are this close up looking at the insect straight on from this angle.
The focus of this image works extremely well to add blurred color to the foreground but close in circularly to accentuate the insect perfectly. The dark black background also works very well to really make the bright green body and spotted antennas of the insect stand out. The lines of red in the right foreground also work great to draw the viewer’s eye directly to the insect.
While there is not much you could do to make this photo better you may try a version that is cropped in slightly tighter.
Cool. I actually like the depth you created with this shot. It's like the bug has walked a long way down this path, and now he is peering into the dark abyss. You could probably come in a tad, but I don't think you'd want to lose that sense of depth, travel.
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ReplyDeleteGem Hopper Stargazing
ReplyDeleteI would call this Gem Hopper Stargazing for several reasons. The insect is covered with a small circular texture that is so bright green that up close it looks like a tiny gems. This insect earns the name hopper because I am not sure whether it is a cricket, grasshopper or some other type of bug, but I am sure that it hops because of its leg structure and physical stance.
The image does tell a story because it is shot from behind of the insect and the insect is staring into dark black. The solid black background makes the viewer feel like it is night. The insect appears to be looking up into the dark sky with his vibrant antennas perched. There are no stars depicted in the black sky (or dark black background) the insect still appears to be gazing into the night. But then again, a human would not be able to see the stars when they are this close up looking at the insect straight on from this angle.
The focus of this image works extremely well to add blurred color to the foreground but close in circularly to accentuate the insect perfectly. The dark black background also works very well to really make the bright green body and spotted antennas of the insect stand out. The lines of red in the right foreground also work great to draw the viewer’s eye directly to the insect.
While there is not much you could do to make this photo better you may try a version that is cropped in slightly tighter.
Beautiful image!
zoom in!
ReplyDeleteNeat shot Audrey. What lens?
ReplyDeleteThanks! It's a 18-55mm.
ReplyDeleteCool. I actually like the depth you created with this shot. It's like the bug has walked a long way down this path, and now he is peering into the dark abyss. You could probably come in a tad, but I don't think you'd want to lose that sense of depth, travel.
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