Late afternoon hopper

[MacroLuv]

I like those spiky glassy thorns on that plant.



Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 14.06.2007 19:07:17
Shutter speed value 1/200 s
Aperture value f/4
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm



Model Canon EOS 400D DIGITAL
Date/time original 14.06.2007 19:08:21
Shutter speed value 1/400 s
Aperture value f/4
ISO speed ratings ISO 200
Focal length 100 mm

[augusthouse]

Nikola,
That's a happy hopper!

The line of focus in the first image gives us a definite sense of perspective; the colours, intricate detail and textures provide mood and a sense of place. The composition is alluring.

I'm intrigued by the way you have used the light in the first image, particularly in regard to the flower; was it natural light or an off-camera flash? The lilac glow above the flower is also very interesting and appears to be the result of a 'bounce' effect emitted from within the flower itself. This is a beautiful photograph.

Craig

[MacroLuv]

Thanks for kindly comments Craig.
All natural light. It was about seven p.m. (you can see it under photographs - 24-hour clock notation) so sun was pretty close to the horizon.
On the second pic this guy is mainly in the shadow - except knees.