Silver striped hawk moth (Vine hawk moth). This moth flew into my study as I worked on the computer. The orange circular patch near its head appears to be an injury - probably flew into a wall or window.
3mm fly (very small from head to tail) with mist droplets on its head. This was one of my entries into a photo competition with a topic "bubbles" - seems as the judges wanted soap bubbles not macro fly bubbles - good learning experience - nothing like competition.
The second of my two entries into the competition - this one a little more topic related. Judges awarded a "HC" highly commendable (or is it highly critical). It is a small soap bubble captured with a macro lens. The bubble was at rest against the thorn and it appears as though the bubble is pierced by the thorn. Other aspects to consider the misty pink background and the light and dark background that divides the bubble into two. Various reflections in the bubble - the small dried lemon tree twig is also recreated. An enjoyable competition. Very limited post processing allowed - so there are no layers, masks or any other photoshop or editing tricks at work here.
MotoX action - had limited time in the red dust at the track. Photograph of one of the junior riders - Storm.
Karting - South African National Karting round was held in Port Elizabeth.
Photograph of Ayrton Good (taken early in the day)
Photograph of a lady karter - Fabienne Lanz
Junior Rok Class - Luke Herring - I never saw the official results, but believe he won his class.
Junior Rok Class - the start
A brief respite from the racing and I captured a corner on the track - tried to make the image a little "arty".
A fire ant - I used a cover of a local photography magazine to bounce the flash off - the ant was under a dead plant - red / hot effect was the result. I could not find another way to get light to the object so chose the deflected red light.
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3 comments:
Hello Zane,
I've decided my mind definitely spaces out as I absorb the beautiful detail to experience from your photos.
Congratulations with your competition success.. and a cute alternative way of seeing a 'Highly Commended result happening from a Critical View'. Rather makes the outcome even better.
Amazing Bubble. Quite mesmerising with so many levels to see.
The Fly is.... I'm awed. Such beautiful Eyes a Fly does have. As do many insects.
Seeing the Fire-Ant's Pincers explains everything about their ability to inflict dreadful pain.
A wonderful photo... emphasises the Ant's title and would think also its bite effect.
Gosh I appreciate your site. Being able to visit here is truly a satiating experience.
Heaps of good wishes to you from Magda (Australia)
Your bubble pic is amazing. I also like the effect of the fire ant. The red gives it a fire feeling. Like crawling out from the fires of hell
And the crowd goes wild. Once again a superb selection of pictures for your blog. Mind blowing photography at its best. I would definitely given you a higher commendation on the entries to that bubbles competition IMHO. Great Work Zane.
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