The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.
Feedback Focus: Artistic / Expressive
About This Image
I have a lot of good, full-length portraits of this bizarre caterpillar, bristling with hairs and spines, photographed in southwest Michigan a few summers back. But I didn’t get a keeper until I turned the camera to face the critter head on. I recall it was an active caterpillar, and I disturbed it by moving the leaves around to encourage it to crawl where I needed for framing with my 300MM. Let’s just say I was happy to remember it was an herbivore. I have no idea what it turned into later.
Feedback Requested
Cropping is the issue, seems to me. Should I have more negative space around the caterpillar? More of the leaf patterns?
James: I can’t speak to the specifics of this creature but in my experience with other caterpillars like this they turn into moths. You might ask Jim Zablotny since he is our resident bug expert. As for the image I like this as presented and how the DOF falloff creates some depth with the POF in just the right spot. Nice find and a fine capture and presentation. >=))>
Thanks Bill and again I’m grateful to the NPN for the weekly challenges. Gives me opportunities to review my archives for shots worthy of sharing and critique.
Especially since it’s unlikely I’ll display a print of that caterpillar in my living room!
Looks like a type of tussock moth, but Jim will probably know better. I do wish this one was in less direct light so we could appreciate more of its floofiness. The pose is cracker though.
James, this is a great photo. It does look quite fierce and unhappy with being disturbed. Although you could add a bit of room below I really like the image as is.
