# Petals with Eyes **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [May 12, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255 "2024-05-12T17:35:19Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![Balan\_Vinod](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/letter_avatar_proxy/v4/letter/b/e68b1a/32.png) [@Balan\_Vinod](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Balan_Vinod)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2024, 5:35pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255/1 "2024-05-12T17:35:19Z")
![_MG_5647-inst.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/6/f/6f0e4f2445c5271c4cf4cdf12a9a6c1aa101bd2c.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Just being minimalist… 6D2, 70-200, ext, raynox, f29, flash and diffuser Balan Vinod ### Specific Feedback any feedback is welcome ### Technical Details 6D2, 70-200, ext, raynox, f29, flash and diffuser * * * ### 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:** ![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:** [May 12, 2024, 5:40pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255/2 "2024-05-12T17:40:44Z")
Beautiful image, Balan. This could inspire an entire horror movie with that mostly hidden body and those four eyes just peeking out. ---
**Author:** ![Denise\_Dethlefsen](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/denise_dethlefsen/32/62998_2.png) [@Denise\_Dethlefsen](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Denise_Dethlefsen)\ **Post date:** [May 12, 2024, 9:02pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255/3 "2024-05-12T21:02:49Z")
I love spider eyes. Seeing these with the bright catchlights is really cool! ---
**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:** [May 12, 2024, 11:21pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255/4 "2024-05-12T23:21:14Z")
Balan, I love how you use the smallest of apertures to get these ghostly effects. I might consider cloning out the faint leafage directly to the left of the spider, and even the bright leaf end along the left border, for added minimalism. I love the curves of the leaf it’s sitting on. Super composition too. ---
**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:** [May 13, 2024, 3:54pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255/5 "2024-05-13T15:54:48Z")
I love those eyes, Balan. I like the way he is peaking over the leaf. When I first looked at the image I was okay with the leaf on the left that @Mike_Friel suggested cloning out, but the more that I look at it, removing it might improve the image. I like that the leaves and surrounding area is dark, and it is all about the face and eyes of the spider. Great Shot and a wonderful subject! ---
**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:** [May 13, 2024, 7:11pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255/6 "2024-05-13T19:11:47Z")
Balan: A great find in great conditions. A tighter crop solves the leaf problem for me and gives the spider a touch more prominence. Top notch shot. \>=))\> ![Balan](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/1/d/1d0fe4e2b1265d529861c47174f0b3be4d798103.jpeg) ---
**Author:** ![Ingrid\_Vekemans](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ingrid_vekemans/32/2252_2.png) [@Ingrid\_Vekemans](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ingrid_Vekemans)\ **Post date:** [June 23, 2024, 8:52am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/petals-with-eyes/41255/7 "2024-06-23T08:52:40Z")
I like Bill’s crop, Balan, indeed now the attention goes entirely to the eyes. I think it’s a funny image… like one of the many street cameras these days… barely visible… but you are being watched! 😆