Taking the Plunge

[julsoph]

This little bug looked like he was trying to decide whether or not to jump here...lol.

Emily

[Loupey]

It does look that way

I'm always finding myself projecting human qualities to the 6 legged subjects I shoot. I thought that was just from standing out in the field too long How come I feel that Paul is going to say something about that one?

Nice capture, Emily. I like the tightness in your crop - adds tension as your title suggests.

[paulnj]

about what you freak? This is a bug on a flower, so quit licking toads in the field :lol:

Nice framing Emily!

[Knight]

Good start Emily

[Old Timer]

Nice image Emily nice to see your images here on N&W side. I really like your framing on this image.

[drg]

Nice composition using line and bokeh. The lower stem almost looks like a diving board.

Like the soft colors.

If you hadn't guessed already, you will get lots of feedback in this forum. Look forward to seeing more, and soon you'll have a model to take use in your nature shots won't you?

[julsoph]

Thanks guys! I do need to post more here, as my main subjects tend to be flowers and bugs this season. Last summer it was all about birds, but I'm loving how much there is to photograph on the macro level.

And yes, drg...I'll have a super new subject here in a few weeks...but will he count in the nature category??

[paulnj]

Emily,

As long as it's NATURE-al child birth I will allow the first 5 minutes of Canon Paul [last name]'s life here for you and you only :lol:

I remember your 1ST bird image and do believe your skill level is 1000% better today!

[Loupey]

And yes, drg...I'll have a super new subject here in a few weeks...but will he count in the nature category??

He would if you let me take Paul (what kind of name is that?!) in the woods with me so I can strap him onto a branch and photograph him.

Oh, the other Paul would do just the same

[julsoph]

LOL Loupey & Paul!! Well, I will for sure hold you to that Paul...hehe.

And thanks...I REALLY feel like this site has helped me along with my abilities...

Emily

[paulnj]

You could have gotten a pic of me yesterday in a tree Because I was 80 feet up a tree "beautifying the nieghborhood" yesterday.

Emily, welcome to the fun forum :lol:

[paulnj]

We are the two ahhhhhh normal guys here

Though life starts well before birth if you ask me, we will call the start of his life when the crown is visible . Feel free to post 3 seconds after that point on but I fear the ADMIN's may delete you post quickly, because I won't

There is nothing more natural and beautiful(though messy) than child birth!!!!!!

[Loupey]

I've got a yummy after-birth shot ready. It was "artfully" rendered with foreceps on top.

[julsoph]

Eek...well, I do suppose that's as natural as one can get! LOL!

Since I don't let my hubby use my camera often, I think it would take more flexibility than I've got to take pics like that, Paul...

[paulnj]

MIRROR :WINK:

I'd imagine a catcher's mit is hard to click the shutter in, so there goes that theory !!!!

[Old Timer]

Emily if you can survive this forum child birth will be cinch. We get a shade nuts here sometimes. I think it has a lot to do with us spending so much time alone out in nature with just a camera to keep us company.

[julsoph]

Haha...well, Paul, I do have a remote for my camera...but well, in the throes of childbirth, I'd likely toss it at my husband...hehe!

OT...you made me laugh out loud with that...LOL! It probably has everything to do with that! Hehe...

[Loupey]

Emily if you can survive this forum child birth will be cinch. We get a shade nuts here sometimes. I think it has a lot to do with us spending so much time alone out in nature with just a camera to keep us company.

We are never alone

Besides, I can do a killer loon and eagle impersonation. And I swear I've made contact (on a communication level, Paul - I know what you were going to say) with a particular bonobo at my local zoo (I have witnesses!).

What were we talking about? Oh, yeah - nice picture, Emily.

Do you see the path that Paul's twisted mind takes us?

[paulnj]

Come on Emily, alittle humor in one's life is healthy ! I am who I am, and believe me.. this is Paul Light you see here.

[julsoph]

Absolutely Paul! Trust me, I'm laughing at ya. Er...laughing along with ya. Hehe...