# Beetle Time + edit **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [June 20, 2025, 12:24am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061 "2025-06-20T00:24:22Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 9\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 12:24am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/1 "2025-06-20T00:24:22Z")
![Japanese Beetle.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/d/d/dd985b0da1c3f5a7bac9e832885e0297fe72a88e.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Waking in Freedom Park today. Shooting different things. I saw this guy and he did not move. So I challenged myself and shot some images. Had to post it. ### Specific Feedback Any Feedback would be appreciated. I challenged myself and by learning from the other great photographers here on the NPN , I really tried to get a high quality image. Did I improve in this style of photography !!! I am open to any comments , Pretty Happy with BG !!! ### Technical Details ISO 400 Shutter 500 f 11 Light edit in photoshop !!! * * * ### Critique Template Use of the template is optional, but it can help spark ideas. - Vision and Purpose: - Conceptual: - Emotional Impact and Mood: - Composition: - Balance and Visual Weight: - Depth and Dimension: - Color: - Lighting: - Processing: - Technical: ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 11:19am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/2 "2025-06-20T11:19:33Z")
![Japanese Beetle Edit](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/0/b/0b6196beb67af99051b354ecafba78c550a32ae5.jpeg) I decided to re edit my image a little … I think I improved it !!! ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 1:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/3 "2025-06-20T13:27:02Z")
Gill: You definitely improved the shot with your edit. My first impression when viewing the original was to make the empty right side BG go away. With the repost there is nothing taking away from the beetle and flowers. The detail on the beetle is rendered very nicely. I wouldn’t crop this particular capture but when in the field viewing this scene I would do an alternate comp in portrait orientation to emphasize the vertical direction of the flower and the beetle seeming to be climbing the wall. Keep up the good work. \>=))\> ![Gill](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/e/f/ef67a0fa713aba794ab414f7df1688a8b3e8b585.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Bill\_Fach](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/bill_fach/32/78290_2.png) [@Bill\_Fach](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Bill_Fach)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 1:29pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/4 "2025-06-20T13:29:44Z")
Gill: I edited your title to indicate you made an edit. You can do that yourself by using the pencil icon by the original title. It’s always a good idea to do so so that others will know to revisit the image. \>=))\> ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 1:52pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/5 "2025-06-20T13:52:54Z")
Yes. I totally understand. I left the flower on the left because I actually shot this image with a fixed 24 mm wide angle lens. So I had lots of room. I think both edits work. Thanks for showing interest and your feedback. I really appreciate it. Peace to our Planet. ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 1:55pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/6 "2025-06-20T13:55:24Z")
Ok thanks. I’m learning as I go. ---
**Author:** ![Shirley\_Freeman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/shirley_freeman/32/11361_2.png) [@Shirley\_Freeman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Shirley_Freeman)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 5:10pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/7 "2025-06-20T17:10:36Z")
Gill, I like the advice that @Bill_Fach gave for when you are shooting a shot like this. The vertical just works so well with the flower and the beetle. Some wide angle lens are good for macro, but I find that using it is best when I am trying to show the environment that is far enough away to be oof. Just a thought. ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [June 20, 2025, 6:23pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/8 "2025-06-20T18:23:59Z")
I was kinda trying to show where this guy was. Only had my wide angle lens with me. Didn’t really plan on shooting any more BUGS. (HA HA). But there he was in all these red flowers. So I shot some images and see what happens. Thanks for your comments and education. That’s why I posted this image. Always learning and looking around for different items. Peace to our Planet. ---
**Author:** ![Gill\_Vanderlip](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/gill_vanderlip/32/54254_2.png) [@Gill\_Vanderlip](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Gill_Vanderlip)\ **Post date:** [June 21, 2025, 12:19am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/beetle-time-edit/47061/9 "2025-06-21T00:19:03Z")
![Beetle](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/e/4e75b08351610c1a00bc71eefe9f581124c7775f.jpeg) Another new edit. Thanks everyone for your support !!!