Yellow Jacket

[barefoot kiwi]

Well I have the challenge of a point and shoot with limited macro combined with newbie skills! (I don't know why it says "nifty fifty" under my name I can only dream!)
So, here's my before and after:
I cropped it, adjusted the brightness and contrast, and the highlights and shadows using Photoshop Elements 4.
Also increased the canvas size by 2% in black and then increased the canvas size by 1% and used the eye dropper to match the color of the leg of Yellow Jacket.

I would appreciate feed back on the crop/composition and the adjustments.

[lputman]

I like the crop. That hotspot on the leaf is distracting to me.

[jiminyClickit]

barefoot kiwi,

Here's a quote from FAQ, which is loaded with similar information:

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[SJH Foto]

I like the crop too. Good wing detail.

[barefoot kiwi]

thanks for all your input, now that you have pointed out the bright spot i can't ingmore it either. I guess it's time I learn to dodge and burn!

JC that explains alot, i thought i read all the FAQs i have to take another look

[Loose_Canon]

Actually, I think the crop is off. I'd give the yellow jacket more "head room". In other words, I'd move him up and to the left - past center - and make a slightly horizontal frame rather than square. That will create a little more "movement" in the image. I like the actual frame you made - black & gold - nice.