Need help deciding-

I need help deciding which to enter into a local photo contest. I cannot decide. Let me know your opinion! -Andrew

#1
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...ghtningBug.jpg

#2
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/Kaa22/Slug_1.jpg

#3
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...2/LadyBug2.jpg

#4
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b296/Kaa22/Mary.jpg

#5
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...Silhouette.jpg

1 or 2

nice pics

#2. They're all beautiful, but you made a slug look good and visually appealing, an impossible task in my estimate, so that's my vote :)

Good luck!

Number 3 is so crystal clear and detailed. Love!

Thanks for all the input all! Keep it coming :D

I would say three, because....now dont take this the wrong way. but the slug looks way to Burned to me. I know that its prolly not, but to me i see a burned imaage, and its all about winning.

I would think you would win with three.

Number 3... Ladybugs are hotness!

bruce

PS: and it is a great pic. Great lighting, an accesible subject... blah, blah, blah... but you may get points for the slug. You took a somewhat nasty thing and made it counter to the stigma. I would vote for it. It is all about going against the grain and challenging perceptions and schemas.

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Originally Posted by Patrick Long

I would say three, because....now dont take this the wrong way. but the slug looks way to Burned to me. I know that its prolly not, but to me i see a burned imaage, and its all about winning.

I would think you would win with three.

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Not burned at all yo ;) Thats just the animals coloration. If you want to see other pics of it, just google the Leopard Slug :)

Here's another one. If you look right by the eyes where the shot would be at for the other slug shot...you can see the same coloration and everything :) (Different slug though ;))
http://i21.photobucket.com/albums/b2...opard_Slug.jpg

#1.. it looks most natural, the lady bug is awesome but there is almost a circle on its back that looks like a flash was used and you can see your body in the shadow lol.


well done!!!

What are the criteria for the contest and who will be judging? You'd maybe choose something different for a pro photog judging panel than for public vote type thing, right?

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Originally Posted by ZinniaZ

What are the criteria for the contest and who will be judging? You'd maybe choose something different for a pro photog judging panel than for public vote type thing, right?

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There is going to be a lot of professionals entering, and it will be judged by experienced professionals. The winners getting sponsored by a couple big camera companies, and they're going to win an FJ Westcott studio set.

I like number three the best, it's a great picture with nothing else going on in the picture, just the ladybug.

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Originally Posted by ADEE

#1.. it looks most natural, the lady bug is awesome but there is almost a circle on its back that looks like a flash was used and you can see your body in the shadow lol.


well done!!!

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My body isn't in the shadow, yo ;) That's just the groove on the shell, and the ring from the flash.

I'm going to be slightly harsh to a fellow photographer.

To be honest, the lady bug is not all that special to me. Personally, all I see in photography nowadays is ladybugs, ladybugs, butterflies, and more ladybugs.

I'm kinda sick of it I suppose?
It's a very nice picture, and would probably do you good with the public however.

I find the slug picture fantastic. The detail and quality is amazing and I think you should put that one into a contest, as it will be a bit of a different approach to things.

Also, do you yourself have a deviantArt?

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Originally Posted by blackcrystal22

I'm going to be slightly harsh to a fellow photographer.

To be honest, the lady bug is not all that special to me. Personally, all I see in photography nowadays is ladybugs, ladybugs, butterflies, and more ladybugs.

I'm kinda sick of it I suppose?
It's a very nice picture, and would probably do you good with the public however.

I find the slug picture fantastic. The detail and quality is amazing and I think you should put that one into a contest, as it will be a bit of a different approach to things.

Also, do you yourself have a deviantArt?

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The whole Butterfly and Ladybug deal is due to the fact that, at a time, they were difficult to photograph and catch every detail. With improved technology, it's easier. That and they do have a high amount of contrast and color, which, even out of focus will catch an average joe's eye :)

I don't have a deviantArt account, but have thought about it. Any positives and negatives to it?

I got some feedback and some interesting comments on my deviantart account. I haven't used mine in a while. They also have a service in which you can sell prints. There are also a bunch of contests held in various areas. I can't recall what's in the stipulations for images, but since I see you have an act in your sig, you've read that already.

They are all GREAT! But #3 is so crisp & clear and ladybugs ROCK!
I say 3!

I voted for number 2. Ladybugs are boring and easily photographed. Your photo of the leopard slug is superb :gj:

I like the ladybug but as other have said...you see a lot of them.

Also, if you apply the rule of thirds, I wonder if that would give any/all of them more interest.