# My What a Long Snoot You Have...... + Re-Post **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [September 3, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019 "2025-09-03T13:01:00Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 11\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 1:01pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/1 "2025-09-03T13:01:00Z")
Re-Post: ![Panorpaminoredits](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/9/0/90cd895701f6265daf6df81358cbda6c172c3ea4.jpeg) Original: ![Panorpa.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/b/a/bac1d0d1a3abaee0b868fe13c63a849dcccb1f69.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description I went out briefly to the Duck Pond to search for small creatures to capture with my macro rig. A large cup plant flopped over and I found this scorpion fly (Panorpa species) that was hunting for a meal. It captured a small plant bug and the remnants of it are hanging out of its mouth. I also posted a version with more natural coloration as I felt the original was too bright and vivid! ### Specific Feedback I positioned myself to use the OOF Silphium flower as the BG. How do you like the yellows of the BG? ### Technical Details Z9 105mm f2.8 Micro + 1.4x TC (1/250sec at f22, ISO 1600+ fill at -3.0ev) DeNoise, Levels, Slight crop, rubber stamp tool to remove small piece of orphaned bud from upper LH corner. * * * ### 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:** ![Max\_Waugh](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/max_waugh/32/512_2.png) [@Max\_Waugh](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Max_Waugh)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 2:10pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/2 "2025-09-03T14:10:38Z")
What a cool animal. I can’t say I’ve ever heard of a scorpion fly before. To me, the colors in the original looks just fine, Jim, and I like the yellow BG. You did well to tone down the stem highlights, but otherwise I don’t think it’s over the top. ---
**Author:** ![Dennis\_Plank](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dennis_plank/32/27033_2.png) [@Dennis\_Plank](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dennis_Plank)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 4:47pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/3 "2025-09-03T16:47:18Z")
I’d go with the original as well, Jim. I like the vibrant background and to me the scorpion fly pops a little better in that version ---
**Author:** ![Dean\_Salman](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/dean_salman/32/13291_2.png) [@Dean\_Salman](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Dean_Salman)\ **Post date:** [September 3, 2025, 5:02pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/4 "2025-09-03T17:02:49Z")
Never seen this one, Jim. I like the original for the same reason as @Dennis_Plank stated. I would like to see the leaf the fly is sitting on only toned down a bit. The over all BG looks good ---
**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:** [September 3, 2025, 10:33pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/5 "2025-09-03T22:33:57Z")
Jim: Hmmm, perhaps the Jimmy Durante of bugs? I do like the repost a touch more than the original. Having a bit more room ahead of the critter works a bit better for me. Really nice find and capture of a unique and unusual bug.\>=))\> ---
**Author:** ![Mike\_Friel](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mike_friel/32/28003_2.png) [@Mike\_Friel](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mike_Friel)\ **Post date:** [September 4, 2025, 7:43am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/6 "2025-09-04T07:43:28Z")
I prefer the spacing of the rework, but the clarity and vibrance of the original. You caught a good moment, Jim, with the prey in that schnozzle! ---
**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:** [September 4, 2025, 8:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/8 "2025-09-04T20:32:23Z")
What @Mike_Friel said for me too. I never heard of or seen this guy before. Thanks for sharing Jim. ---
**Author:** ![Diane\_Miller](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/diane_miller/32/27391_2.png) [@Diane\_Miller](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Diane_Miller)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 2:32pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/9 "2025-09-05T14:32:58Z")
Fascinating bug very nicely photographed! The RP tones down the perch nicely but the crop in OP is a bit more dramatic and the bug is brighter. I’d just select the perch (probably everything right and below its top edge) and tone it down while adding detail, as you did in the RP. The legs and wingtip intruding into the selection wouldn’t be a problem as the subtle changes would never show. ---
**Author:** ![Mark\_Seaver](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/mark_seaver/32/231_2.png) [@Mark\_Seaver](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Mark_Seaver)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 5:49pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/10 "2025-09-05T17:49:23Z")
Jim, this thing has quite the snout! I had to look large to see the prey. I slightly prefer the extra space in the repost. The colors look fine in either. ---
**Author:** ![Glenys\_Passier](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/glenys_passier/32/33963_2.png) [@Glenys\_Passier](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Glenys_Passier)\ **Post date:** [September 5, 2025, 9:27pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/11 "2025-09-05T21:27:34Z")
Late to the party Jim, but what a fabulous little critter. Beautiful job of capturing such a dynamic pose. I like the RP for the extended room in front of the bug. Colours are vibrant but not overdone. ---
**Author:** ![Jim\_Zablotny](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/jim_zablotny/32/3919_2.png) [@Jim\_Zablotny](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Jim_Zablotny)\ **Post date:** [September 7, 2025, 10:57am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/my-what-a-long-snoot-you-have-re-post/48019/12 "2025-09-07T10:57:14Z")
Thank you @Max_Waugh , @Dennis_Plank , @Dean_Salman , @Bill_Fach , @Mike_Friel , @Shirley_Freeman , @Diane_Miller , @Mark_Seaver , @Glenys_Passier , and @Sandy Richards-Brown. One reason for me doing macro-photography is that with bugs, you will always find something new on a well travelled path…