# Skipping Along **URL:** \ **Category:** Image Critiques\ **Tags:** macro-close-up\ **Created:** [May 31, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509 "2024-05-31T20:53:53Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 7\ **Page:** 1
**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 31, 2024, 8:53pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509/1 "2024-05-31T20:53:53Z")
![Skipping-Along-22046A7R3XL.jpg](https://images.naturephotographers.network/original/3X/4/9/49149de053365ef6798c58a0d25d71f0a8958298.jpeg) > **Critique Style Requested:** _Standard_ > > The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image. ### Description Was out hunting dragonflys in our garden and also spotted this little skipper working over our salvia. It’s a little over an inch long and I was lucky enough to catch a decent pose handheld. I continue to be amazed at the image capturing capabilities of modern systems. ### Specific Feedback Had to clean up the BG a bit but still a bit busy. I do like some of the BG colors. Your thoughts? ### Technical Details Sony A7rIII Sony FE 70-200 f28 GM-II, 2xTC @ 394mm ISO 1600, 1/50 @ f11 HH * * * ### 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 31, 2024, 9:48pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509/2 "2024-05-31T21:48:55Z")
Beautiful, Bill. Your depth of field is fine and I like the location of the focal plane. ---
**Author:** ![Ed\_Williams](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/ed_williams/32/65698_2.png) [@Ed\_Williams](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Ed_Williams)\ **Post date:** [May 31, 2024, 10:16pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509/3 "2024-05-31T22:16:19Z")
This is so nice. Great colors in the flower and BG that really bring attention to the butterfly. Really nice sharp details in the head, torso and wings. ---
**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:** [June 1, 2024, 12:02am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509/4 "2024-06-01T00:02:19Z")
I love the sharpness of the butterfly and the contrast of blue and brown. If I had great patience, I’d clone out all the grey-blue BG to the left of and below the skipper and replace it with green - but that’s a big ask! ---
**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:** [June 1, 2024, 12:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509/5 "2024-06-01T12:31:36Z")
Bill, the butterfly and the flower look great. The waterdrops on its wing are special. I would burn-in the bright bit between its wingtip and the bottom and try some mid-tone dodging on the wings to give them a bit more attention. ---
**Author:** ![Allen\_Sparks](https://assets.naturephotographers.network/user_avatar/community.naturephotographers.network/allen_sparks/32/63507_2.png) [@Allen\_Sparks](https://community.naturephotographers.network/u/Allen_Sparks)\ **Post date:** [June 4, 2024, 8:50am UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509/6 "2024-06-04T08:50:31Z")
Nice catch Bill, I like Mark’s idea of dodging the wings to help separate them from the BG. Fine image either way. ---
**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:** [June 13, 2024, 2:31pm UTC](https://community.naturephotographers.network/t/skipping-along/41509/7 "2024-06-13T14:31:52Z")
Bill, this is a fine shot of the flower and the skipper. Details in both are really good. I think @Mark_Seaver gave you some good advice. I am so hoping I can get out and take some macro shots soon. I did get out and get some bird shots while up at the camper, but no macro.