Pink Lady

Image Critiques Macro/Close-up Critiques
1

SRB_46756 copy 2XNB.jpg
SRB_46756 copy 2XNB.jpg1403×2024 989 KB

Critique Style Requested: Standard

The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.

Description

Pink Glasswing butterfly, Brazil
While trekking through the jungle, we saw a pinkish thing floating ethereally through the darkness. We followed it for a good while until it finally landed, and were amazed to find a butterfly with mostly-transparent wings.
There are many species of Glasswings, mostly in Central and South America. A few have found their way into Mexico and Texas.
They have the interesting habit of gathering in large leks where the males entice the ladies. What a sight THAT would be!

Specific Feedback

comments and suggestions always welcome

Technical Details

Sony A1
200-600 @ 600
F6.3
1/800
ISO 12, 500
manual
Spot metering
no flash
BG darkened with levels and curves, BG leaves slightly blurred

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:
2

I like the lighting of this photo. Butterfly is nice and sharp and there’s enough light to show off those transparent wings. Well done…Jim

3

Sandy: Now you’re just showing off! What a beauty and the lighting and BG are superb. Marvelous capture and a wonderful presentation. >=))>

4

Wow, it is a beautiful butterfly, Sandy, and captured so well. Good lighting and wonderful details.

5

Gorgeous image, Sandy. the dark background and leaves emerging from nowhere, plus that outrageous butterfly give this a real fairy tale look.