This year's style

[simon ess]

Some time ago, I decided I was going to take a different approach to insect photography this year.

A few ladybirds appeared in the garden yesterday, so it was my first chance to try it out.

Haven't quite got my eye in yet and the blade of grass was vibrating like a guitar string in the wind, but I think this is ok to illustrate what I'm aiming for this year.

 

[Cheffievrs]

Very nice, like it a lot

 

[simon ess]

Thanks Jason. I'm delighted you like it.

I'm pleased that the type of image I had in my head might just work.

Can't wait for more beasties now.

 

[DayDreamer]

I like it as well especially as it is a bit 'different' being a 'minimalist look' for which there is room - so nice one

 

[mattd85]

Very nice, I would of preferred a bit more space top and right but that's just a personal thing.

 

[Tintin124]

Excellent photo Simon.

Is the lady bug oof? Lol you know all photos have to be pin sharp dont you.

Really good composition and as mention very minimalistic. Look forward to this years photos.

 

[Solo man]

I like it too Simon...although, I also quite like your 'upside down one' on Flickr

 

[simon ess]

I like it as well especially as it is a bit 'different' being a 'minimalist look' for which there is room - so nice one

Cheers John.
After several years of insect photography I did start to feel they were all a bit samey. Time to try something a bit different.

Very nice, I would of preferred a bit more space top and right but that's just a personal thing.

Thanks Matt. Yeah, I agree about the right hand side needing more space. Not so sure about the top though.

Excellent photo Simon.

Is the lady bug oof? Lol you know all photos have to be pin sharp dont you.

LMAO I've failed miserably. I must apologise and take myself off to a monastery. My life is beyond salvation.

Thanks Bryn.

 

[simon ess]

I like it too Simon...although, I also quite like your 'upside down one' on Flickr

Thanks Lee.

That one really is OOF although I like the composition and feel of it. Glad you like it too.

 

[Solo man]

Thanks Lee.

That one really is OOF although I like the composition and feel of it. Glad you like it too.

Yes, I know it is.... but, I still like it, for the reasons you've just mentioned...

 

[simon ess]

Thanks Lee

I'd better post it up then

 

[Tintin124]

Thanks Lee

I'd better post it up then

Wow TP has auto rotated it for you lol

 

[Tintin124]

Now Simon you have made me look silly. That one is excellent in my view got a good element of drama in it.

 

[HWest]

Gorgeous shot.

 

[mrpdl]

Love the simplicity of the shot. Good background too. You have done really well to capture the shot if the grass was moving in the wind. Look forward to seeing more.

 

[damianmkv]

Love the first one - they're not easy to catch

 

[simon ess]

Thanks very much folks.

Most encouraging. Cheers.

 

[Logical Fallacy]

Lovely shot. Really beautiful composition and background.

I've had very similar thoughts, and aim to get at least a few bug shots with silky bokeh like that this summer.

 

[GardenersHelper]

Nice. (The composition looks good to me like it is.)

 

[LCPete]

Really nice great composition like it a lot

 

[milster]

Nice, this is the sort of thing I'll be hoping to capture, I spent a bit of time chasing these yesterday, they never stayed still!

 

[simon ess]

Thanks again.