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Copyright: Leisa Hennessy (Snoops) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 71 W: 0 N: 170] (555)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-06-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/500 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-06-13 7:30
Viewed: 848
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Coccinellidae is a family of beetles, known variously as ladybirds (Commonwealth English), ladybugs (North American English) or lady beetles (preferred by scientists). The word "lady" in the name is thought to allude to the Blessed Virgin Mary in the Catholic faith. Coccinellids are found worldwide, with over 4,500 species described, more than 450 native to North America alone. Coccinellids are small insects, ranging from 1 mm to 10 mm (0.04 to 0.4 inches), and are usually yellow, orange, or red with small black spots on their carapace, with black legs, head and feelers. As the family name suggests, they are usually quite round in shape. Because they are useful, colourful, and harmless to humans, coccinellids are typically considered cute even by people who hate most insects. Some people consider seeing them or having them land on one's body to be a sign of good luck to come, and that killing them presages bad luck.
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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1097 W: 168 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-06-13 7:43]

Hi Leisa,
Great shot, there are guidelines to composition and I make a habit of ignoring them, as you have done here to great effect. Placing the Ladybird (I'm part of the Commonwealth :-)) right in the centre really puts emphasis on the size of the Ladybird and the amount of space around it. Beautifully simple and effective composition. What adds to that is the fact that only the single stem and the Ladybird are in the immediate foreground, and the background is perfectly defocused and buttery-smooth. Just two colours also adds to the simplicity. Details are good and colours rich and saturated. Really an excellent shot!
Regards,
Adrian

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  • SkyF Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2390 W: 194 N: 1991] (8113)
  • [2006-06-13 7:55]

Hello Leisa,
I like your composition here, loke Adrian said against the guidlines can be a good thing ;-). Love the color contrast and soft back ground. POV and framing is also very nice.
TFS..Sky

excellent colours and composition - rules are there to be broken and it is good to break them this well!

TFS

Emma

one of the best ladybird composition i ever seen on tn, bravo

Great composition, Leisa!
TFS.

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  • magal Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 227 W: 0 N: 314] (1241)
  • [2006-06-13 13:20]

Hi Leisa,
Simple and excellent shot. The composition is outstanding and unusal [and great]. I like the vivid colours and the blurred B/G.
tfs
Mark

excellent colours and composition

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1791 W: 8 N: 4653] (15039)
  • [2006-06-13 14:26]

A very striking picture. And a great title.

Jane

Bonjour Leisa
C'est Une merveilleuse photo en macro que ce Joli insecte, Très belle composition, les couleurs et le cadrage et les détails sont tous très bons.
Bravo et merci...JP

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  • deud Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 500 W: 2 N: 466] (2121)
  • [2006-06-14 7:22]

wowwch! great macro shot! superbe contrasted colors, composition! nice cropped and framed! you did it very well. tfs

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  • Adam73 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 209 W: 5 N: 500] (2069)
  • [2007-03-26 11:27]

I have to say this is one photo that is breaking the rule of 3rds but it is so simple yet beaufiful that the rules do not pertain. :) Colors, DOF is just utterly beautiful.

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  • Debz Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 582 W: 0 N: 866] (3283)
  • [2007-03-31 9:51]

Hi Leisa, great shot of this ladybird. Only one spot, must mean something profound. I love the way the shot is is so well focused on the ladyird and the leaf of grass, but you have managed a perfect DOF surrounding the scene. Very sharp at the POF with great colour definition.
tfs
debz

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