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04-01-2011, 09:20 PM
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| | | Diving beetle cropped or uncropped
Cant decide which is better:
'Uncropped' showing water surface (which has itself been cropped to portrait) 
tighter cropped 
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05-01-2011, 07:20 AM
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| | | Re: Diving beetle cropped or uncropped
I like the first one best. I quite like photos that show the water surface as it re-inforces the fact that it is underwater. This is not always very obvious.
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05-01-2011, 11:32 AM
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| | | Re: Diving beetle cropped or uncropped
Great photos,do you have any more Pond life photos ? I like the second one better,but if I did not know what it was,the one that shows the water line would help explain it`s environment better.If you can give me any tips on set up and kit used on how to go about getting such images I would be very greatfull.I am glad you showed us these. |
05-01-2011, 11:46 AM
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| | | Re: Diving beetle cropped or uncropped
Hi Meadsman,
Neil has some fabulous pond life shots - have a look in his Gallery: Ukwildlifeo Gallery - Wildlife Photography
As for tips on kit and techniques, take a look at this thread: Wat Tyler pond life
It includes some details about the set-ups that Neil and I use and also some good info on ensuring the welfare of the pond life too.
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05-01-2011, 01:53 PM
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| | | Re: Diving beetle cropped or uncropped
I like the second one - but as others have said its ok cos I know what and where it is - for those viewing who may not know then the water surface showing as well aids the thought processes! Some smashing images recently from you both btw! |
05-01-2011, 04:36 PM
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| | | Re: Diving beetle cropped or uncropped
I will be awkward and like them both with a slight bias towards the second!
The first is good as it shows the environment, but knowing its a beetle usually found underwater I prefer the second as the water surface is a little dominant in the frame.
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