Amazon - A Trio of Weevils

crotermund · Post by **crotermund** » Thu Apr 26, 2007 6:21 pm

Weevils sure seem to have a look of innocence.

#1

#2

#3

beetleman · Post by **beetleman** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 5:05 am

Wonderful pictures Craig....they always look like small aliens with helmets on or small cartoon elephant like creatures with their long snout. Excellent trio.

acerola · Post by **acerola** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 9:05 am

I think the second is the best in composition, but that crounched position is not very natural for me. I also like the third one, those big eyes are very funny. Good work.

Bruce Williams · Post by **Bruce Williams** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 1:18 pm

WOW! x3

These three pics are just amazing! I love the little chap in pic1 - he just oozes character - I want him as a pet! Ditto pic2 and pic3.

Photographically ..... exposure, focus and levels are excellent, colour balance is pleasing and composition good. I do agree with Péter on pic2 (crouched being unnatural) but I guess you have to make the best of what's offered eh

. All this in far from studio conditions - well done!

Bruce

crotermund · Post by **crotermund** » Fri Apr 27, 2007 8:39 pm

Thanks a lot for the feedback, guys. You got me thinking about Picture #2. I know it doesn't appear natural as he looks like he is hanging on for dear life almost as if he might fall or something if he lets go.

I could be overgeneralizing, but doesn't it seem like weevils are a bit clumsy or not the most agile climbers?

In fact you just made me think of one I shot in Nebraska last year that I will try to post tomorrow.