PAD - September 1, 2006
"Hi, My Namezzz's Stinky"
Although it was a crazy busy day today, I did find time to go exploring in search of a PAD. This little guy was sooooo cute and very bashful. I was alongside a soybean field when I spotted him peeking around a big bean leaf. He dodged my camera running up and down the stems but curiosity or an intense desire to soak up the sunshine would quickly bring him back to the light.
When I was reviewing the pictures I just couldn't help but giggle and can almost hear him saying in an innocent, sweet, 'Redneck bugs life' tone... "Hi my namezzz's Stinky... wanna play hide-n-seek with me?" I'm late getting today's pad posted I know... but tonight's football game and the kids dance afterwards prevented me from getting here sooner. My only regret with this capture is possibly having to shallow a DOF. I would have liked more of his antennae and the other front foot defined... but then again I think to much DOF and he might not look nearly as cute and innocent like.
Andrea Kaus (ChaosGraphics)
on September 2, 2006Ditto what the others said and I like the diagonal composition too.
Vandana Raman
on September 2, 2006like this shot ! very green on green with little red eyes ! I think the DOF adds to the little waif like innocent look, he might have looked creepy if you had him all sharp and close. Cool !
Susan
on September 2, 2006Great shot! I like the DOF...I agree with your assessment that it might take away if there were more. He looks sorta like a cartoon character....I expect him to stand up, put on a top hat and dance with a cane!!!
snapapple
on September 2, 2006Cool shot! I like the focus on his face. Cute little face.
The Curious Camel aka gail
on September 2, 2006Hey nice shot, very sharp, nice dof. I have one similar to it. I have to say this is a super shot. Love it. Do you happen to know what kind of bug it is. I found this on a flower.http://thecuriouscamel.smugmug.com/gallery/1402924/1/75733906
Thusie
on September 2, 2006Nice shot! I like the DOF on this, great focus on the face.