Huw: We have a number of these guys in our garden in the Spring but don’t see them much when it gets hot. Worthy subject indeed although your environmental challenges were tough. I like the tight crop and the detail. From a composition standpoint I would like a bit more room in front of him and less behind although trying to retain all of the leaf is a good point. On the wide angle the dark flower is a major eye magnet and needs to go. I kind of like the OOF pink salvia although I wish it was closer to the critter. Here are a couple variations on the wide shot, one with a tiny crop and one more aggressive. I used AI generative fill in PS to make the dark flower go away. Back to you. >=))>
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