 brigitte stahre |
what would make these photos more dramatic? since luna moths are fairly rare any improvements on these shots would most likely have to be in photo shop..
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John C. Schwentner |
Hey again. One thing I like the dog with the moth, but can you pull back just enough to show the dogs eye? would put it more in perspective and be more interesting. also, it depends on what you want to do with enhancing. If its for a contest entry I guess on this site they dont worry too much at all about digital manipulation. And if its just for yourself to be a smash looker of a picture, have at it with layers and color adjustments and whatever you want. Im traditional and dont believe in manupipulation too much, but this could use some color, I agree. Of course, I think the luna moth is supposed to be pastel-ish?
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Julie M. Cwik |
A good rule to follow is when you want to shoot something so close up, focus tightly on the item you want to stand out. Your moth looks soft and I agree with John, pull back a bit on the dog so one can tell it's a dog. FOr the 2nd image, the lines in the fingers (fingerprint lines) are very distracting for me, try to hold the moth on something else, something smooth.
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John C. Schwentner |
Ohhh Julie I disagree with taking out that wonderful fingerprint detail. It shows the clarity of the lens and the sharpness of focus. Dont do like so many others and use ps or buzz or soften or detract from the skill of the photographer or the tech of the camera
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Julie M. Cwik |
I totally understand John, and usually I would be all for it, but the lines are so much sharper than the actual moth, and I'm assuming the image is of the moth, if both were in sharp focus maybe that would work.
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John C. Schwentner |
If the prints are sharper than the moth, thats nature and the way it is. the focus couldnt be any clearer on the moth, as to stand out againt the hand, as it it is right against it. Actually the moth does have its fine details, its just not one of the brighter insects around. The focus does appear to be correct. As I said, I hate doctoring, but if the luna had a little bit more enhanced color, I wouldnt be upset and then it might stand out a litle more for you.
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brigitte stahre |
i had wondered about lassoing the moth and putting it on a different surface. was in the process of clicking the shutterbutton when "my dog stuck her nose in".. after that pic, the moth flipped onto it's back and we released it to a safe place.. think I will play with the colors and see what I get..
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Susan L. Vasquez |
Here's a solution that I think will make your image "pop". I put this together very quickly so forgive the quality.
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Susan L. Vasquez |
here we go again ;)
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John C. Schwentner |
Actually Brigititte, you have a contst shot just the way you have it. Its unique and hard to stage. Blacking out the corner actually seems to call more attention to it in my opinion,I like it with the original bluish space. You need to leave it as was, and enter it! It would be nice maybe with a little extra color on the moth, but not really necessary. Its a keeper
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Susan L. Vasquez |
Eh...well I suppose it's a matter of preference, right John? I commented on this shot the first time it was posted and I really do like it. I just thought the light corner was a distraction. By making it darker, seemed like my eye was drawn more to the subject. It made it stand out more.
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John C. Schwentner |
Susan yeah, preference to be sure. I have the totally opposite view on the corner ha ha. To me the black draws me to it more so than the blue. The black does make it call more attention to the center, but to me it also makes it look like it was doctored to do that.
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brigitte stahre |
ok, then the answer to my original questions is: paint my house, have my husband use hand cream and enhance the color of the moth.. :0) while I have no problem with the first 2, i'm actually rather fond of the moths natural color..
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John C. Schwentner |
I always agreed that the moth was fine as natural. I thought you wanted it to pop more. I wouldnt change a thing, this shows just how natural the thing is. Now if he could paint his fingernails...
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brigitte stahre |
i can't write here what my husband answered to that but it roughly translates to NO!!!
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BetterPhoto Member |
Well, I love the shot, but I wanted to comment more on the species of moth, lol. Well, first off I have been interested in Entomology since I was 3, and have been doing photography for about 3 years now. I got published about a year ago. All this and I turn only 16 this October! Though we don't have any luna moths at all out here, I have some specimens from my grandpa.(I live in Hawaii, but grew up in Arizona) Though many people think that these moths are in fact endangered, they are not. Though the number were decreasing dramamtically in the past, the number has risen and is at a steady level. Most of this was due to over collecting by hobbyists intending to use them and their wings for art projects, oddly enough. There are many species of luna moth, and of them, only a very few are close to endangered. Though they may be hard to find in some areas, they are literally overpopulating others. Sorry to bug you all with entomology facts, on a photography site, but for me the two go hand-in-hand, :P. ttyl, Aloha and Mahalo(thank you) for your time,
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