Excellent - the focus on the bedecked parts, especially the head and shoulders, makes this all the more amusing, like it’s been awarded a wreath for winning the Slow Race. The oof blurs front and back are just right to my eye. WB and Highlights/Shadows I also like - the green, though very bright, looks natural and festive to suit the occasion. I really like this overall.
Canan, it’s a remarkable creature and you photographed it well. The colors are terrific.
Although it’s fine as is, I suggest that you consider cropping out areas that aren’t adding anything and also darkening the background and foreground a bit. I couldn’t think of how to explain that well so here’s quick version that shows generally what I mean.
Canan, I love that you are down eye level with this guy. Wonderful details in the subject, and the oof areas are actually helping keep my eye on the subject better. Nicely done!
Canan: Great POV and a fine comp and capture. I do like what @Don_Peters did but the original works fine for me. Your plane of focus getting the eye and some of the shell details sharp as well as your overall DOF management are spot on for me. A nice find and a fine image. >=))>
