The photographer is looking for thoughtful feedback on the image as a whole, especially around the areas noted below.
Feedback Focus: Artistic + Technical
About This Image
David Schoen and I were staying at a state campground near an area on the Hood Canal that is an eagle/heron mecca at certain times of the year. I happened to spot this Banana Slug with the array of fir needles attached to its rear end crossing the campsite drive and couldn’t resist taking some shots. I was a little quicker at getting down on my belly nine years ago when I took this. I may have posted a different frame of this series back then-at least I processed one.
Feedback Requested
To me this is mostly a humorous image with a touch of natural history thrown in as I’d never seen one pick up fir needles like this. anything you could suggest that might accent those aspects more would be appreciated.
Technical Details
Camera: Canon EOS 5D Mark III
Lens: EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
Focal length: 180mm
Shutter speed: 1/40s
Aperture: f/11
ISO: 1600
What an interesting little character this is! The low angle has set off his attributes beautifully. Love his breathing hole?? The attached decoration are the icing on the cake.
Dennis: I remember seeing these guys around my grandmother’s house on the Oregon coast. She said they were so nasty that even seagulls wouldn’t eat them! Not sure if that’s true although I never saw a gull take one and they had plenty of opportunities. Love your POV and DOF choice and the whimsical details you mention and captured. Nicely done. >=))>
Dennis, you titled this just right. My first thought was Slugasaurus… The low angle works well and the mix of stones, moss and pine needles in the drive make nicely colorful surroundings.
When I first moved out here nigh onto 40 years ago there was a tongue in cheek slug cookbook floating around the stores. I don’t recall seeing it lately, but it wouldn’t surprise me if it’s still available in the tourist stores.
This is a cool shot and shows the stickiness of the slime. The highlights are strong, but not distracting to the viewer. I like this one as presented and the capture is awesome…Jim
What a great shot, Dvid! I don’t thin I’ve ever smiled when I’ve seen a slug:o) The needles on it’s tail looks like a pom-pom!! The “belly angle” makes the shot very engaging!
