Chameleon - Critique and opinions appreciated

Hi, I was wondering what someone else thought of this shot, and I'm also debating whether or not a greater depth of field would have been better. Thanks in advance.

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The background looks to be mostly shadow, so I think that a greater depth of field would have been beneficial here. As for the shot as it currently stands, I like the colors and I think that the textures were captured well (nice contrasty light) but I feel that the framing is a smidgen tight.

Well, I guess that means one more trip to the Aquarium! Thanks.

greater DoF yeh!

Personally, I'm okay with the DOF. I like the darker background - it sets off the colors nicely. I like the sharpness, texture, and composition.

pudgy_groundhog, glad you like it.

Well, since I have a yearly pass to the Aquarium, I plan on shooting a tons of photos of this little guy, so... we shall see.

I think maybe the greater dof may have helped, it seems like having most of the little guy in focus could have really made that picture pop.

nice colors! but i also think it should have a greater dof.

How about taking the darker BG further in photoshop and burning out the foliage a bit more? (not so that it is completely gone, just not as noticeable especially around the head.)

fill light

colour temperature