Atrej
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Action Award
Chatter Award
Zenith Award
Legendary Award
Top Shot Award
Contest Finalist in Shades Of Orange Photo Contest
Runner Up in Blurry Backgrounds Photo Contest
Contest Finalist in Blurry Backgrounds Photo Contest
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Absolute Masterpiece
Superb Composition
Outstanding Creativity
Top Choice
Peer Award
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Top Ranks
KrakenWaker
August 28, 2013
An amazing shot, I love the bokeh, the warm colours and of course the pose of this guy. Really great macro.
GBloniarz
September 16, 2013
Your bokah 'makes' this highly intense dramatic image complete! Congrats on your achievement and cheers to those having cast their vote to this effort!
anniNoz
September 16, 2013
This is the most beautiful shot of a mantis I've seen. The bokeh effect is perfect! Congrats on your feature! =)
WolfEyesPhotography
September 16, 2013
OUTSTANDING! Mesmerizing subject, beautiful golden colors, excellent bokeh! Congrats!
Marjoriesmithphotography
September 23, 2013
Mesmerizing....I feel like you have taken me to another world! (:
WayneRoss
September 24, 2013
What an absolutely amazing work!
The color the pic the bokeh!
It's like he is enjoying a sunset!
Well deserved award !
The color the pic the bokeh!
It's like he is enjoying a sunset!
Well deserved award !
SusiStroud
September 26, 2013
Incredible shot, WOW!! Congratulations on being Featured and on your Photo of the Week.
IlonaTongel
September 26, 2013
Beautiful Golden Light display...a wondrous magnificent world of an insect view....
kameruchi
September 27, 2013
Fantastic!! Love this one, its not "just another macro"-- Its a very creative one! :)
HaliSowle
September 27, 2013
Just gorgeous! Fabulous bokeh, great tones and light! Well deserved to be featured.
rykervorton
September 28, 2013
Impressive!! I am still trying to raise my jaw back to its place again!
By the way, reminds me of the bugs in starship troopers movie =)
By the way, reminds me of the bugs in starship troopers movie =)
darren_cordingley_5851
April 27, 2014
This a picture that I aspire to, one day I will be this good !
scruffyherbert
May 02, 2014
A killer shot. Composition, lighting, subject and that bokeh are simply stunning.
matthew_mcg
June 19, 2014
Amazing bokeh! You do get a sense of feeling from this shot, reminds me of my childhood watching Bugs and the ant bully haha :D
anglwngss
October 24, 2014
How this doesn't win 1st place in every single contest you ever have or ever will enter is beyond me! Fabulous shot!!!
WyoGalPhotography
October 25, 2014
P.S. Although receiving a Finalist Award is wonderful, I think your photo should win the contest! Good Luck!!
Iconoscope
November 12, 2014
This image should have been the winner of the Blurry Backgrounds contest, hands down!
muddyvalley
August 28, 2018
Maybe the best wide angle mantis shot I've ever seen. Too many macro photographers ignore the area around the subject. The circular bokeh is beautiful.
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Behind The Lens
Location
In the garden behind the house.Time
At sunset.Lighting
It's natural light. Sun backlight.Equipment
Pentax K-5, Meyer- Optik Görlitz Orestor 135mm f/2.8 M42 + macro tubes.Inspiration
I set out to shoot a Mantis behind the house in the garden. After looking around I found a suitable place with nice grass that was illuminated by the setting sun as contre-jour lighting. Behind the grass there was a vine which created shade that would serve as the dark tones of the background. The scene was illuminated by the setting sun shining above the vine.Editing
The photograph was taken in RAW format. I opened it in Adobe Camera RAW. I transformed the colours into warmer shades. I added distinctness and brightness. Then I opened the photo in Photoshop CS6. There were two disturbing light elements among the light sources, which I retouched. I removed them because being the brightest points of the photograph they would needlessly take the attention away from the mantis. Selectively using layers I darkened the background a bit, and I drew out light sources. I adjusted the colours using layers with blending set to soft light and with lowered opacity. Then, selectively through layer masks I lightened parts of the Mantis's body. I used a high pass filter to accentuate its outlines. I set the layer to overlay and lowered opacity. I added moderate vignetting. Subsequently I used warmup filter. Finally I made the photo smaller and then I selectively sharpened the Mantis through a layer mask.In my camera bag
Pentax K5, Sony A7, Pentax FA 43mm f1,9 ltd., Sigma 105mm f2,8 macro, Helios 58mm f2 M42, macro tubes, external flashes and radio triggers.Feedback
Keep your eyes open. Be patient. Photos only live insects.