This was taken outside and hand held. I set the focus to as close as possible and then I moved the camera in as I took the shots. I ended up with about 43 different shots. Several of them had insects. This one was the most in focus of the bunch. I used some post processing to sharpen the bug even more.
As for post, I finally broke down and bought Photoshop Elements. I was using NCH Photopad exclusively as it was my only real photo editing software aside from Microsoft Paint and Microsoft Photo Editor which was included with my old copy of Office 2000.
PSE certainly adds allot of features. However, I am still learning. So for now anyway, I am also still using Photopad to help in certain situations.
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Another well executed macro with good composition and repetition through the use of a soft focus background. My own perception of bokeh has always been much more clearly identified with specular highlights as opposed to soft or OOF areas which is where I would place your entry. The challenge brief would also seem to veer more towards the soft focus rendering than my own interpretation so feel free to ignore my comments.
Your composition works well in placing the fly on one of the RoT hotspots, I particularly like the soft focus flower in the background it adds a lot to the end result. You have captured the fly's iridescence well, an essential element of the image. I'm pleased to see you have invested in good software you will eventually reap the benefit as you learn to get the best from it.
I look forward to your continuing contributions, Sid
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