The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
Mayflies are unique among in that they undergo two molts after the naiad stage. This one just achieved its final molt and the opaqueness of the body and wings will disappear after the exoskeleton hardens.
Specific Feedback
I boosted up the contrast a bit and may want to provide a tighter crop. What do you think?
Technical Details
Z9 200mm f4 Micro (1/60sec at f20, ISO 320) Topaz DeNoise AI, Levels, Curve adjustment…Jim
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Jim: This is pretty fantastic. I don’t think I’ve seen a mayfly presented here in a long time if ever so you’ve set a standard. Great perch and there is just enough texture in the BG that it complements the rest of the frame nicely. Superbly crafted image. >=))>
The crop looks fine to me, Jim. The grass head makes a wonderful perch and the Mayfly was nice enough to perch in a good spot on it. Superb detail throughout. F/20 did the trick on depth of field very nicely at this angle. There are a couple of sensor spots slightly above and to the left of the head of the Mayfly, but that’s the only issue I can find with this beautiful image. I love the two toned eye.
Jim, this is truly superb. Exquisite detail, perfect DOF, and very cool perch.
I’m fine with the crop - but you might look at a bit more on the bottom to compare.
Ah… mayflies. I remember hoards of them growing up on Lake Erie. Dead ones covered cars overnight and you had to sweep them off your walks. I didn’t like them much, as there were so many dead ones floating on the lake, the fish were satiated and never interested in taking any bait, so the fishing was terrible for awhile.
Seeing a spectacular photo of a green drake like this makes my trout-fishing heart go pitti-pat.
The photo does a very sensitive job of conveying the beauty of a the streamside experience of seeing things non-flyfishers rarely see.
The backward-leaning perch is realistic and sort of engaging, but I wondered what the feel would be if tilted otherwise.
Jim, this looks great as presented. The details are excellent, the colors throughout coordinate well and the background helps descibe where you found this critter.
