Critique Required My favourite shot from the weekend.

[Glen Roberts]

I don't know what it is about this shot but I like it.

It sure may be just an average shot to most of you so, I'd like your thoughts just to see if anyone can pick out why I like it , because I'm not sure.
(I know I'm the only one who should really be able to say what I like about it !)


Hoverfly on Greater Burnet by Shaggy 2070, on Flickr

 

[Steve Dormer]

Hi Glen

I really like when two elements are put together in a natural history shot. Good composition and a non distracting background.

 

[Paul Lange]

I think Steve may have already said why you like it Glen.

Have you thought about something closer to a 16:9 vertical crop having the fly closer to the edge?

 

[Pete Askew]

I agree and it works well fro me too. The gradient does help keep the focus of the main subjects doesn't it? Is it natural?

 

[Chris Dodkin]

It's the way the green stem is placed against the non green backdrop, and the purple flower agains the green backdrop.

Genius comp!

 

[Glen Roberts]

Thanks for the comments guys.

I really like when two elements are put together in a natural history shot. Good composition and a non distracting background.

Thanks Steve I think you've hit the nail on the head for me there.

I agree and it works well fro me too. The gradient does help keep the focus of the main subjects doesn't it? Is it natural?

Yes the gradient is natural. the green area was a grass bank and the lighter area is the path that runs alongside it.
I'd like to say it was intentional but it was more of a happy accident LOL!!!