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It`s a big world... · 12:25 PM

For such a small ant

Playing with shallow DoF and tiny critters is not easy but in the end I managed to nail it. Do you guys like it or is it back to the drawingboard?
Thanks for watching!

Kind regards, Jacco

It`s a big world

Crop by suggestion:

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Na Horuk · 06-13-2013, 12:36 PM

I think the DoF i just right. The ant is all sharp, some of the buds are sharp, and the background is still buttery bokeh. The white flower also contrasts with the dark ant very well

slowpez · 06-13-2013, 12:40 PM

Agree. The shot works on all levels.

**MSL** · 06-13-2013, 12:44 PM

Quite good. If I was going to experiment, I'd try cropping a bit (maybe 5-10%) just to make the ant a little larger in the frame.

TenZ.NL · 06-14-2013, 03:23 AM

Thanks people

Originally posted by MSL

Quite good. If I was going to experiment, I'd try cropping a bit (maybe 5-10%) just to make the ant a little larger in the frame.

Thanks for the feedback. I do have some other shots where the ant is bigger but what I tried to achieve here was to empasize how small this ant actually is by including the whole flower.
I`ll try your suggestion but I fear that the effect will be gone or diminished for a great deal.

To put things in persective: The ant is 1,5-2mm and the flower is about 3-4cm (say 1,5 inch).

tessfully · 06-14-2013, 05:20 AM

Very nice indeed! I do agree with MSL about a slight crop. I think it will actually enhance the ants tiny nature when juxtaposed with the buds and stamen.

**MSL** · 06-14-2013, 05:24 AM

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

Thanks for the feedback. I do have some other shots where the ant is bigger but what I tried to achieve here was to empasize how small this ant actually is by including the whole flower. I`ll try your suggestion but I fear that the effect will be gone or diminished for a great deal. To put things in persective: The ant is 1,5-2mm and the flower is about 3-4cm (say 1,5 inch).

Fair enough, but then it might be that this photo is violating the rule of thirds in such a way that the ant is neither central nor sufficiently off to the side that it isn't commanding the focus of attention that it should. Part of the problem is how much negative space you have in the bottom left corner, which commands the least attention, but is also closest to the ant.

TenZ.NL · 06-14-2013, 09:48 AM

Originally posted by MSL

Fair enough, but then it might be that this photo is violating the rule of thirds in such a way that the ant is neither central nor sufficiently off to the side that it isn't commanding the focus of attention that it should. Part of the problem is how much negative space you have in the bottom left corner, which commands the least attention, but is also closest to the ant.

That`s some solid reasoning and I think I got your suggestion. The result is added in the startpost.
Thanks again for your interesting feedback, MSL. Very much appreciated!

And offcourse the same for Tessyfully for dropping in on this.

**MSL** · 06-14-2013, 01:24 PM

Originally posted by TenZ.NL

That`s some solid reasoning and I think I got your suggestion. The result is added in the startpost. Thanks again for your interesting feedback, MSL. Very much appreciated!

You're quite welcome. I like the second shot better. I think the best image will emerge when you crop so that you keep all of that bottom leaf. Sometimes a very small difference in the crop can make a huge difference in the final product.

greenfox · 06-14-2013, 01:57 PM

Lovely shot, excellent composition. Thanks for sharing!

(As for me the first shot is more impressive)

TenZ.NL · 06-15-2013, 02:05 AM

Originally posted by MSL

You're quite welcome. I like the second shot better. I think the best image will emerge when you crop so that you keep all of that bottom leaf. Sometimes a very small difference in the crop can make a huge difference in the final product.

Yes, that`s true. I`ll try your suggestion.

Originally posted by greenfox

Lovely shot, excellent composition. Thanks for sharing!

(As for me the first shot is more impressive)

Thank you, Greenfox.

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06-13-2013, 12:36 PM	#2
Na Horuk Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Slovenia, probably Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 11,186	I think the DoF i just right. The ant is all sharp, some of the buds are sharp, and the background is still buttery bokeh. The white flower also contrasts with the dark ant very well

06-13-2013, 12:40 PM	#3
slowpez Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: South Carolina, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 18,461	Agree. The shot works on all levels.

06-13-2013, 12:44 PM	#4
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Quite good. If I was going to experiment, I'd try cropping a bit (maybe 5-10%) just to make the ant a little larger in the frame.

06-14-2013, 03:23 AM	#5
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Thanks people Originally posted by MSL Quite good. If I was going to experiment, I'd try cropping a bit (maybe 5-10%) just to make the ant a little larger in the frame. Thanks for the feedback. I do have some other shots where the ant is bigger but what I tried to achieve here was to empasize how small this ant actually is by including the whole flower. I`ll try your suggestion but I fear that the effect will be gone or diminished for a great deal. To put things in persective: The ant is 1,5-2mm and the flower is about 3-4cm (say 1,5 inch).

06-14-2013, 05:20 AM	#6
tessfully Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2010 Location: S. Algonquin, Ontario Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 5,860	Very nice indeed! I do agree with MSL about a slight crop. I think it will actually enhance the ants tiny nature when juxtaposed with the buds and stamen.

06-14-2013, 05:24 AM	#7
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Originally posted by TenZ.NL Thanks for the feedback. I do have some other shots where the ant is bigger but what I tried to achieve here was to empasize how small this ant actually is by including the whole flower. I`ll try your suggestion but I fear that the effect will be gone or diminished for a great deal. To put things in persective: The ant is 1,5-2mm and the flower is about 3-4cm (say 1,5 inch). Fair enough, but then it might be that this photo is violating the rule of thirds in such a way that the ant is neither central nor sufficiently off to the side that it isn't commanding the focus of attention that it should. Part of the problem is how much negative space you have in the bottom left corner, which commands the least attention, but is also closest to the ant.

06-14-2013, 09:48 AM	#8
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL Fair enough, but then it might be that this photo is violating the rule of thirds in such a way that the ant is neither central nor sufficiently off to the side that it isn't commanding the focus of attention that it should. Part of the problem is how much negative space you have in the bottom left corner, which commands the least attention, but is also closest to the ant. That`s some solid reasoning and I think I got your suggestion. The result is added in the startpost. Thanks again for your interesting feedback, MSL. Very much appreciated! And offcourse the same for Tessyfully for dropping in on this.

06-14-2013, 01:24 PM	#9
MSL Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Greater Toronto Area Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,756	Originally posted by TenZ.NL That`s some solid reasoning and I think I got your suggestion. The result is added in the startpost. Thanks again for your interesting feedback, MSL. Very much appreciated! You're quite welcome. I like the second shot better. I think the best image will emerge when you crop so that you keep all of that bottom leaf. Sometimes a very small difference in the crop can make a huge difference in the final product.

06-14-2013, 01:57 PM	#10
greenfox Forum Member Join Date: Jul 2012 Posts: 79	Lovely shot, excellent composition. Thanks for sharing! (As for me the first shot is more impressive)

06-15-2013, 02:05 AM	#11
TenZ.NL Veteran Member Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Below sealevel Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 1,100 Original Poster	Originally posted by MSL You're quite welcome. I like the second shot better. I think the best image will emerge when you crop so that you keep all of that bottom leaf. Sometimes a very small difference in the crop can make a huge difference in the final product. Yes, that`s true. I`ll try your suggestion. Originally posted by greenfox Lovely shot, excellent composition. Thanks for sharing! (As for me the first shot is more impressive) Thank you, Greenfox.

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