Wasp

[PixelRabbit]

I took a bit of time to edit this mornings pictures while the sun got past midday and my battery charged. This is my favourite one but I MUST say I can't wait till something NOT YELLOW blooms!

I was sitting on the edge of the deck shooting the birds when I saw this guy on the flower. The birds were being uncooperative so I tried the wasp, I was pleased that I was far enough away to get him and he was way more cooperative lol

Would love to hear your thoughts, thanks for taking a look

 

[Designer]

I like the composition, generally speaking, and I like the way the colors match, but the green at the bottom does nothing for me. I might be tempted to simply crop off the green at the bottom altogether, or most of it anyway.

 

[dxqcanada]

I like the green, it balances the image ... offsets the yellow.

 

[cgipson1]

I have to agree.... I prefer the original comp. However, the subject, need to be CLOSER! It won't bite you! (sting maybe! lol!)

 

[xxWesxx]

I feel like its a little over exposed, other than that great!

 

[irfan.in.tx]

The yellow at the top is too bright and distracts from the subject. I would crop it the other way around, from the top, so the wasp is at the top 1/3 line, with the green balancing the picture. This would also close in on the bug.

 

[PixelRabbit]

I like the composition, generally speaking, and I like the way the colors match, but the green at the bottom does nothing for me. I might be tempted to simply crop off the green at the bottom altogether, or most of it anyway.

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Thanks for the comment and edit Designer A big part of why I included the green is there is just sooooo much yellow with that crop I find it overpowering, I did try it originally but added the green to offset it a bit.

I like the green, it balances the image ... offsets the yellow.

Thanks Dxq

I have to agree.... I prefer the original comp. However, the subject, need to be CLOSER! It won't bite you! (sting maybe! lol!)

Thanks Charlie, I didn't have an issue with being closer but my lens did lol I was shooting birds with the 100-400 so I HAD to be far enough away

I feel like its a little over exposed, other than that great!

Thanks Wes, it is over a little bit especially in the highlight on the petal front right.

The yellow at the top is too bright and distracts from the subject. I would crop it the other way around, from the top, so the wasp is at the top 1/3 line, with the green balancing the picture. This would also close in on the bug.

Thanks Irfan I will try that option again, I did try it but didn't like how the dark flower parts ended up being cropped but I think it is worth a revisit