Auvergne - Insect macros

[msol]

Some nice little creatures that were sitting nicely in the sun untill I came with my camera (must have looked like a big monster to them :D )
(G3 with diopters +1+3 and PS for levels, USM, cropping, etc.)

Which one(s) do you like (best)? Why?

http://images2.fotopic.net/?iid=y3u1b1&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images2.fotopic.net/?iid=y3u1b3&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

http://images1.fotopic.net/?iid=y3u1by&outx=600&noresize=1&nostamp=1

[Big_B]

#2 - I really like the colours.

[dn7elson]

Very nice. I think that I like the 2nd one, likely because I have never seen one of them before :shock: :D

[Sendide]

#2 is fantastic
really worths a frame
regards
Khalid

[PhotosGuy]

If I HAVE to pick, it would be #2. Title it "Lord of All He Surveys"!
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Or maybe, "My Name is Ozymandious..."?
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Third afterthought, "Who does this Ozymandious guy think he is, anyway?"

[Molydood]

I feel #2 is in a different league to the others, the contrasting colours are fantastic, and the depth of field works really well too IMO.

the hairs on the body of the insect in #1 seems to catch the light badly, and make it look a bit messy.

I'm no expert tho.

[arogop]

#2 Fantastic colors

[scyrusurcys]

I especially like #2. It's got that "Dodge: Different" type advertisement to it :D . Very nice macros!

[_bms_]

I think it's worth pointing out that #2 is so striking partly because the bug's form is so similar to the petals or leaves (or whatever) all around it.

Nice shot there!