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Moment's Rest

© Kristin Duff

Moment's Rest

Uploaded: May 15, 2012

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Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.33, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 53.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS REBEL T3i

Comments

Kristin Duff May 15, 2012

Dale, this one is supposed to be yellow! #1463187

Stephen Shoff May 15, 2012

Looks very yellow to me.

I'm trying to think of a way to get the moth to stand out a little more. Maybe it should be less yellow? A little brighter and a little sharper? Its sharp now, but it it needs to contrast with the glow around the flower. #10138735

Michael Kelly level-classic May 16, 2012

Nice catch and wonderful clarity on this shot. These little white moths hardly sit still long enough to grab a focus.

The yellow is a bit strong so if you want to tone that down select the yellow portion of the flower and use a hue//satuartion adjustment layer and reduce the yellow channel until you get rid of the glow - probably around -6 to -12. #10139641

Jeff E Jensen May 16, 2012

Yup, great capture. You've gotten some good suggestions from the Phellas. #10139852

lisa anderson May 17, 2012

I really like how yellow the flower is. I think the suggestion on making the moth less yellow to help it stand out is a really good idea. #10140025

Peter W. Marks May 17, 2012

And I think that this matching yellow of moth and flower is Nature's way of camouflaging him so that big old bird up in the tree doesn't have him for supper. But now I am sure some entomologist among you will tell me that birds don't eat these small lepidopterous insects- they taste nasty! #10140245

Aimee C. Eisaman May 17, 2012

A very cheery shot and I liked it as soon as I saw it on fb. :~) I'd have to see to know, but I'm not sure I'd like the moth to be less yellow. I think it being sharper and not having that glow the rest of the image has would be enough. Also I'm seeing some things in the background that don't seem even such as a spot right at the edge of the wing towards the top left and right above the center of the flower. I'm not sure if you did cloning or if applying the blur caused any of this. #10140259

Carla Capra Anderson May 17, 2012

Beautiful flower and love the soft butterfly/moth, as they both set against the greens in the b/g. The b/g is lovely but, I also, noticed the areas Aimee has defined. I enjoy the soft color of the moth but, I'd like to see what adjustments you come up with in the flowers color. Very lovely image. #10140301

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 18, 2012

another great image Kristen I love the tones and I know thoses moths are hard to capture they are always on the move. I do see the problem areas that Aimee has defined also. is the moth truely yellow or is it white with a slight green hint but I do think one of them needs a slight color adjustment but keeping the soft glow. I do like the setting against the green b/g also #10141586

Kristin Duff May 18, 2012

Hi folks, sorry to take so long to get back, been away for 3 days. to answer the question, the moth is a clouded sulphur moth and is indeed a pale acid yellow. the dahlia is as the photo suggests a golden yellow. I am a bit jet lagged and will work on this tomorrow! Thanks for your input...K #10141662

Debbie E. Payne May 19, 2012

Lovely as it is. But I am interested in what you might do to make the moth look slightly different from the flower itself. But Peter has a point. I think that is nature's way to give him that bright camouflage so that he might stick around for Kristin's enjoyment a bit longer. #10142568

Beth Spencer May 20, 2012

I love the bright colors on this one. I am interested to see what the edits do for it. #10143855

Kristin Duff May 21, 2012

Here, I have hopefully made the flower and the moth stand out! #10144194

Aimee C. Eisaman May 21, 2012

I'm personally not seeing much difference in them standing out more than they did in the first post. I would be more concerned about the background issues that appear to be related to cloning or the added blur. They have very harsh edges. #10144234

Kristin Duff May 21, 2012

Well I thought I had learned something new for today and I was done, but I guess not. So Aimee, is there an easy way to blur out the backgound or is it a series of steps? or should I go back to the original image and try again?...You people are so patient!
#10144310

Aimee C. Eisaman May 21, 2012

The best way to blur out the background is in camera by using the lowest aperture possible. Blurring a background after the fact is very difficult esp. with insects because of their antenas and small hairs that you want to stay distinct. I would like to see a version without the blur if you don't mind. :~) #10144390

Kristin Duff May 21, 2012

out of the camera Aimee #10144816

Aimee C. Eisaman May 21, 2012

O Kristin I think it's just lovely this way and wouldn't change a thing! :~) #10144829

Beth Spencer May 22, 2012

I agree with Aimee! #10146482

Rita K. Connell level-classic May 25, 2012

I agree with Aimee also. for the very reason mention about bluring b/g and insects . I so like the feel that your were going for, but because of his antenas its a problem. #10149494

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