Ladybug on a Leaf Acrylic Print

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A Ladybug sits on the tip of a magnolia leaf. Behind it, other elongated leaves mimic the angle of the one in the foreground. The sharp focus of the lady's resting place shows the texture of the velvety fuzz that lines the leaf. The Lady herself provides the focal point of the photo, not only the central character, but in the center of the frame. Within an image of green, green, and more green, the small round dot of bright red catches the viewer's eye.

I've always loved looking at nature, drifting along with the ever-changing clouds, stopping to smell the roses. God's creation gives an abundant and ever changing variety of subjects for me to capture. I enjoy photographing all of nature, from the wide vistas of mountains and valleys, right down to spiders, butterflies, and dewdrops. I bought my first camera, a Canon AE-1, in 1979, and practiced and experimented and asked questions. I still ask questions and read blogs; but I've never taken a formal course or workshop. I switched to digital in 2000, which allows more experimenting, with instant feedback, so I can correct a shot immediately. My current camera is a Nikon D-90, with a 28-300 and a macro. Although I'm digital, I don't use...