B&W Macro - Mr. Bug Face

Interesting? or Junk?

very sharp, cant see that monochrome does it any favours.

Looks like a butterfly to me. Can we see a colour version; it's probably pretty good.

Interesting idea, just don't think it quite works with this shot. Can't put my finger on why - lots of detail, just doesn't really 'zing'.

Just my opinion, and certainly not one you should worry about.

I need a B&W shot. I liked the detail, but didn't like the angle.

I've contemplated B/W insect macro but it just never seems to work with me. I think the amazing color spectrum of the tiny critters outweighs the subtle tones and interesting contrasts of black and white photography. Nice one though!

Yeah, you are probably right.

It does remind me of the old B&W film "The Fly" even though it is a butterfly head.

haha, I love everything about this shot! It totally reminds me of a classic Gary Larson Farside cartoon.

I think the B&W works particularly well for this shot, first because of the spiral / parallel lines playing off each other, but also makes the "hairs" look more like fur.

Although colors are impressive, this shot as BW lets a lot more go to the imagination.

can we see the coulour version plrease..?

I'll post the color shot tonight.

producerism wrote in post #3863188
haha, I love everything about this shot! It totally reminds me of a classic Gary Larson Farside cartoon.

This brought back memories and some laughs, thanks. It also made me like the B&W some.

Here is the uncropped original in color.

I think I've decided not to do anything with this image in B&W or color. It just doesnt' have enough interest due to the angle. Unless someone can convince me otherwise.

i really like the color version, especially the detail in the various colored hairs.

still, that BW is just tits.

colour version is best imo..how life size is that and what set up..

macro junkie wrote in post #3872525
colour version is best imo..how life size is that and what set up..

MP-E 65mm with twin light flash handheld. Probably 3.5:1 or greater.