Saturday, 10th December 2011
The Celestial Conductor
by Nadav Bagim
A little bit about how this is done: this particular shot's bokeh was received from a back lit lemon leaf behind the mantis. Lemon leaves have small pores all over them. The back light shines through these pores, and the fact that they are outside the depth of field, causes them to appear in the shape of the lens' aperture.
Equipment: Canon EOS 60D, Canon 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Nadav Bagim
Nadav Bagim, 29 from Ramat Gan, Israel. Nature and conceptual photographer.
Website: www.AimishBoy.com/
The Celestial Conductor by Nadav Bagim was photo of the day on Saturday, 10th December 2011. It is tagged Macro, Mantis. You can leave a comment below.
38 Comments
Jenny Robinson
Ahhh! Directing an invisible orchestra. I love it, very nice!
Wes Baker
On a site that has some truely amazing images, this one, I think, is really exceptional — very well done
Average Joe
That is one magnificent shot you’ve got there! Just beautiful. And a nice little lesson in the description.
Thank you for sharing!
Yvette
The mantis has always held a special place in my heart. This image has truly touched me. Thank you for sharing
Thamer Al-Hassan
what an amazing scene…well done
Deborah Flowers
Excellent capture! Thanks also for the description. and Congratulations for POTD!
Pauline Jones
This is a lovely shot; I love the humour in it.
Miguel A.
Te felicito es una excelente imagen.
Saludos
Ahmed Sharif
one heck of a macro photography!!
Graham McPherson
Great shot. Vivaldi’s four seasons (spring) immediately popped into my head when I saw it. Fabulous capture.
Wanda Krack
What a sweet, sweet shot! Most enjoyable.
Steve Perry
Just spectacular!
Rajib Singha
That’s a great great shot! Congrats…
Helen Hart
Magnificent. I love those critters.
Bill Kenny
What a delightful photo of one of my favorite critters! Thanks!
reuben chircop
It is interesting not only because the shot is magnificent and the title really merges in but also because of the improvisation that you have handled in order to create this shot. indeed a well done to a creative mind.
kathleen
Fantastic! Thanks for the description of how you achieved it. It helps all of us learn a little more.
madeleine j
Very creative & a great macro pic…………title completely covers the shot…..Fabolous :>)
Bob Faw
This is wonderful art! Well done.
Linda Marie
What a perfect shot Nadav. You captured one of my favorite critters. Well Done…God Bless
Amy
Nadav, this is awesome! How in heavens name did you pull this off? You must have the patience of Job.
Dominique
Beautiful macro, all in green, so nicely done. Love the funny title, too. The sparkling light shining through the leave gives the scene the glamour of a concert hall !
Elizabeth
WOW !!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Christy Turner
Wonderful, wonderful, wonderful!
Mary R. Mullins
DELIGHTFUL! Thank you, An awaken from the cold.
Laurie 3D
Pure genious! Perfect blend of science and art.
Incredible detail. Beautifully fascinating!
I can imagine your praying mantis directing an orchestra of various insects in a children’s film. The conductor is even wearing his best tuxedo with tails!
Love it!!!
Bobbi
Truly Exceptional!
Bill McFall
One of the most remarkable images I have seen on EarthShots. The title of this photogaph shows much creativity and the extra botanical information is icing on the cake. Bravo Nadav!
daniel winter
as i told you befor: excellent ! ! !
i see you have deal whit the whiteness on his “hands” that was befor, now it’s Much better.
Laura
Magical!!
Gilad Mass
Fantastic shot and beautiful light.
julies
Wow beautiful shot!
I just love it.
When I was going through the pictures this one totally caught my eye!
Exceptional shot!
Vaishali Hingmire
simply amazing…….magical
Kimberly Gould
Magnificant! No words can describe this beauty! Great work
Laura Milholland
Absolutely marvelous! Bravo!
Grant
VERY NICE! And thanks for detailing on how you got this shot. Just awesome!
Donna Ferguson
Thanks for the smile! A standing ovation is in order!
Omar Lodhi
Love the composition..