Just about hanging in there

nadine henley

Just about hanging in there

I was taking the grass when I realised there was this little bug just getting on with its own life. And I thought mine was stressful!

Taken in my sister’s garden in Essex, UK

PLEASE VIEW LARGER TO SEE THE BUG!
Nikon D700, 105mm macro lens, ISO640, f/4, 1/640 sec, -.3 step. Cropped in Photoshop and levels tweaked, circle round bug lightened

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Just about hanging in there by nadine henley
Just about hanging in there by nadine henley
  • photoloi

    photoloi

    Beautiful work absolutely!

  • nadine henley replied

    thank so much, lori! so glad you like it!

  • Hélène David-Cuny

    Hélène David-Cuny

    Great piece Nadine !

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, helene – very kind of you

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    Love this! Great work Nadine!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, jon – and for the fav!

  • Trish Woodford

    Trish Woodford

    This is really beautiful Nadine, really lovely feel about it. The little bug is very cute. Great composition and presentation :)))

  • nadine henley replied

    you’re always so kind, trish! thanks so much

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    wonderful

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, justart!

  • robpixaday

    robpixaday

    WOWEE!!! this is terrific!! Gorgeous and fascinating!!!!!!!

  • nadine henley replied

    you’re so kind, rob – glad you like my lil bug!

  • OldBirch

    OldBirch

    This is beautiful, Nadine!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks C – another one of the images I rejected but have revisited since being too sick to go out and take new ones.

  • hologram

    hologram

    what a fascinating shot Nadine, love the dof/stalks and how they focus the eye straight to the bug, nice range of green tones.
    h

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks h – amazing to go from your stunning staircase to this, eh? and love them both!

  • Lori Peters

    Lori Peters

    I love all that Green. Nice work. xo

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, lori – really appeciate your comments as always

  • Jan Timmons

    Jan Timmons

    Delicate beauty, Nadine. Another graceful, beautiful shot, made special with the bug as a focal point.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, jan – such a lovely comment!

  • Stan Wojtaszek

    Stan Wojtaszek

    This is great, Nadine. Glad you revisited ! :)
    You’re still not up and about?

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, stan – so glad you like it. I’m going back to work tomorrow but still dn’t feel well enough to go out today to take photographs. What’s wrong with THAT picture?!

  • FailingMemory

    FailingMemory

    well said, well seen, well taken, maybe not in that order, but that’s the order I saw them.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, fred!

  • Georgie Hart

    Georgie Hart

    Wow Nadine, this is wonderful! I love the little guy, struggling valiantly to stay on top of things. Gorgeous image.

  • nadine henley replied

    you’ve articulated his plight perfectly, thanks georgie!

  • Clare Colins

    Clare Colins

    Beautiful work Nadine. well done!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much clare! gladyou like it

  • Barbara  Corvino

    Barbara Corvino

    Beautiful light and dof.
    Ciao. Barbara

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, barbara – kind of you to stop by – ciao!!

  • Brian Dodd

    Brian Dodd

    Wonderful Shot!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, brian – glad you liked my little bug!

  • Mark Coward

    Mark Coward

    Wow. i feel for the little guy.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, mark – nice comment!

  • lozzar

    lozzar

    Great tender capture.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, lorraine – glad your heart went out to the poor lil bug!

  • Harry Oldmeadow

    Harry Oldmeadow

    oh my Nadine, this is wonderful!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks, harry – you like my little bug too, then – so pleased!

  • Anthony Mancuso

    Anthony Mancuso

    wonderful macro and colours Nadine, well done

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, anthony – glad my lil bug appealed to you!

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    Nadine, this is amazing!! IF (instant favourite!) Love the glow you have captured here, your title, your narrative! Just spot on in every way!! :)) LOVE IT!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for this generous comment, vicki and the fav – so glad you feel for the poor little bug!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan

    Nadine this is absolutely GLORIOUS!!!!! What a fantastic find!!! And how I love the light and the softness!!!! Just had to fave it!!!

  • nadine henley replied

    what a kind comment, lois – thanks so much and for the fav!

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Simply wonderful!!

  • nadine henley replied

    oh, you liked my lil bug too! thanks so much and for the fav, lorilee!

  • Antanas

    Antanas

    stuning work

  • nadine henley replied

    dear antanas – so pleased this one caught your discerning eye!

  • Paul Gibbons

    Paul Gibbons

    Excellent image, brilliantly simple and perfectly captured. Outstanding work.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for this very kind comment, paul! it’s one of my personal favorites so I’m thrilled you like it too!

  • Béla Török

    Béla Török

    What a fabulous capture, dear Nadine!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, dear bela, for favoriting this sweet lil bug!

  • DragonFlyer

    DragonFlyer

    What a stunning capture Nadine! Simply beautiful – perfectly framed, wonderful dof and tones – just everything! I’m so glad you spotted this tiny little bug :)))
    K xx

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, k, and for the fav! – my lil bug has attracted more attention than almost any of my other images. People do seem to relate! So glad you like it too!

  • Lynn Moore

    Lynn Moore

    Thanks for the giggle and talk about feeling small in a big world! Makes my life seem a little bit less overwhelming. So glad you shared this and love those greens!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for this thoughtful comment, lynn – so glad you could relate as well!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell

    Like that green & light there, goergeous!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, svetlana – so pleased these greens and this lil bug caught your eye!

  • Karen  Tillotson

    Karen Tillotson

    Exquisite, my friend. Just beautiful!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, karen – I’m so pleased you like this one!

  • hsien-ku

    hsien-ku

    like a miniature hercules! what courage!
    love this photo nadine

  • nadine henley replied

    miniature hercules – what a great title that would be! Hope you won’t mind if I use that – I’m planning to put this in to the next camera club competition as it has been so well received on RB. Thanks for the fav too – so glad you like this one, H-K!

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Lovely. Beautiful.

  • nadine henley replied

    i’m so glad this one jumped out at you, charuhas! it’s my own current favorite!

  • Luis Mariano  González

    Luis Mariano ...

    There is an old Chinese proverb that he says that for the ant, the dew is a flood… This beautiful image reminded it to me

  • nadine henley replied

    what a beautiful comment, luis – indeed, that’s what I feel looking at this brave little bug – thank you for stopping by

  • Scott  d'Almeida

    Scott d'Almeida

    excellent

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much scott

  • walela

    walela

    Beautiful!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks walela – so glad you like my lil bug!

  • Joanne  Bradley

    Joanne Bradley

    Excellent find and capture! Amazing shot! Love how you filled the frame with his green world, the composition is great! That is some macro lens you have!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for this lovely comment, joanne – yep, it’s my favorite Nikon lens. Seems to grab just about everything, even things I don’t see myself.

  • Tom Vaughan

    Tom Vaughan

    I like this a lot… great feeling of depth.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, tom – glad you liked my little bug

  • anisja

    anisja

    Beautiful simplicity , great tons . Excellent !

  • nadine henley replied

    oh, i’m so glad you like my lil bug, anisja – thanks for your generous comments

  • Susan Kimball

    Susan Kimball

    wonderful image!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks for visiting my lil bug, susan!

  • Yvonne Hoffmann

    Yvonne Hoffmann

    great shot!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thank you, yvonne – i do love this lil bug

  • Steve Sharp

    Steve Sharp

    This is a lovely shot, the diminutive little bug is completely dwarfed by its surroundings.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, steve – this little bug does seem to resonate with us in his predicament!

  • CailliauArt

    CailliauArt

    Fantastic work Nadine, wonderful color and capture…

  • nadine henley replied

    isn’t he just a gorgeous brave lil bug!? so glad you like him too, joan

  • rightasrain

    rightasrain

    Oh this is magical Nadine!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, rightasrain! he is a sweet lil bug!

  • Nathaniel Arnold

    Nathaniel Arnold

    outstanding image, well done!

  • nadine henley replied

    ah, you found my favorite lil bug, thanks so much, nathaniel and for the watch!

  • micklyn

    micklyn

    very cute! lovely shot ( :

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much for commenting, micklyn! my lil bug gets lonely if no-one comes to visit!

  • sonjas

    sonjas

    great capture. Love the mood.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks very much, sonjas

  • Houndstooth Studio

    Houndstooth St...

    Love this one! Simple and cute! The best kind!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, alex – this is the ‘smallest cute’ yet!

  • GerryMac

    GerryMac

    stunning composition and capture!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, gerryMac – this is one of my persona favorites

  • Mary Campbell

    Mary Campbell

    There is a whole life in grass if you just look down, nice eye.

  • nadine henley replied

    isn’t that absolutely the way! that’s why I love my macro lens. Thanks so much, mary – I was thrilled that my lil bug was featured in A Photographer’s Craft

  • RRoca

    RRoca

    LOL…love the story! (Yes I thought mine was stressful as well but talk about putting things into perspective!) Wonderful capture Nadine. Congratulations on your lil’ bug being featured!! :)

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much rosa! I see you have been busy today uploading – will go check them out!

  • Magee

    Magee

    Stress? pffft!! It’s all about striking the right balance. lololol!

  • nadine henley replied

    well said, rob! this lil bug seems to have the balance just about down pat.

  • Tania Palermo

    Tania Palermo

    whoa. i love these simple shots that you do. such perspective on life. this is beautiful.

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, tania – what a lovely comment!

  • Nancy Polanski

    Nancy Polanski

    This is so wonderful! I just love it!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, nancy! i am so fond of this lil bug!

  • Kevin Bergen

    Kevin Bergen

    Nadine, this image is stellar! I really like the soft greens and the sharp focus on the worm. Terrific!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks for this great comment, kevin – so glad you like my lil bug

  • Stephen Thomas

    Stephen Thomas

    Excellent nature photo!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, stephen – this is a special favorite of mine!

  • silvercircles

    silvercircles

    I didn’t even notice the bug at first but he really adds to the picture!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks again, silver, and for the favs! much appreciated!

  • Roka

    Roka

    Fabulous capture, Nadine. I love that s/he looks “at home” on the wee branch. Instant fave.

  • nadine henley replied

    ah, now, roka – it’s very interesting that you should see it like that. I see a bug struggling to stay on! Does this say something about us and how we’re feeling in the world these days?! thanks so much for your comment!

  • vampvamp

    vampvamp

    i didn’t notice the bug much either as i was too busy lost n the softness of green! lol

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, vampvamp! and for the watch – much appreciated!

  • Roka

    Roka

    LOL.. Nadine. Yea.. it probably has to do with how we’re feeling at the moment. I guess I was feeling in a fun mood and it looked like it was playing around like on a balance beam… having fun. Cheers!

  • PPPhotoArt

    PPPhotoArt

    beautiful simplicity and i just love the dof!!!

  • nadine henley replied

    thanks so much, PP – very kind of you!

  • cfu123

    cfu123 24 days ago

    Great composition, focus, and depth of field.
    Well done!

  • nadine henley replied 24 days ago

    thanks so much, cfu! very kind of you to comment!

  • Adrian Kent

    Adrian Kent 22 days ago

    What a great shot, love the bug and the lighting is brilliant Nadine!

  • nadine henley replied 22 days ago

    thanks so much, adrian, for this lovely comment!

  • Svetlana Sewell

    Svetlana Sewell 9 days ago

    Excellent!

  • nadine henley replied 9 days ago

    thank you for coming by, svetlana

  • Cee Neuner

    Cee Neuner 9 days ago

    Wonderful capture!! :D

  • nadine henley replied 9 days ago

    thanks, cee – this is one of my personal favorites

  • Pam Mullins

    Pam Mullins 9 days ago

    This is beautiful and a wonderful nature shot.

  • nadine henley replied 9 days ago

    thanks so much for your kind comment on my little bug, bluetiger!

  • nadine henley replied 9 days ago

    now that I’ve checked out your amazing site, I realise what an incredibly generous comment this was from the Master! thanks again

  • Brian Carey

    Brian Carey 8 days ago

    Lovely composition and tones Nadine!

  • nadine henley replied 8 days ago

    thank you, brian

  • Bekyy93

    Bekyy93 8 days ago

    Great shot!! love it!!!

  • nadine henley replied 8 days ago

    thank you so much, bekyy!

  • Lois  Bryan

    Lois Bryan 1 day ago

    a second visit to a favorite image … I love what you do!!!!!!!

  • nadine henley replied 1 day ago

    that’s very kind, lois but I’ll have to get some new ones up for you to visit!

  • CheyAnne Sexton

    CheyAnne Sexton 1 day ago

    this is beautiful. at first I thought the bug was a drop of water until I looked closer.

  • nadine henley replied 1 day ago

    thank you so much, cheAnne, for this kind comment, fava dnwatch! – lovely to meet you on RB.

  • Vicki Pelham

    Vicki Pelham 1 day ago

    Wonderful capture…..very nicely done!!!

  • nadine henley replied 1 day ago

    thank you so much, vicki, and for the fav. Very kind of you to stop by my site.

  • Tessa Bishop

    Tessa Bishop 1 day ago

    Lovely image :o)

  • nadine henley replied 1 day ago

    thank you so much, tessa!

  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ... 1 day ago

    o m g !!!! phenomenal photo! Nadine this is unique! Congratulations, dear friend.

  • nadine henley replied 1 day ago

    thank you so much, tazz! (or should I call you Danica now??).This is such a dear favorite of mine, I’m so glad you like it too. and thanks fo the fav)

  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ... 1 day ago

    i actually wanted to spare you of endless ooooo aaaaa wow or poetry:)
    i do think that this is unique because it has a soul love care understanding of ‘little’ things that are huge as our life – photo is so loaded yet light as a feather.. masterfully done with heart, camera helped though
    cheers my precious friend

  • nadine henley replied 1 day ago

    dearest tazz – you articulate so well what I love about this image. I do so appreciate your comments! endless ooos and aaaas are ok too!!! (shouldn’t you be asleep??? sweet dreams…)

  • Danica Radman - Tazzina

    Danica Radman ... 1 day ago

    khm, well yes! of I go!
    or my be some coffee first lol
    no, I am one very reasonable woman.
    ohohooooo! now I laugh loud, but yes good night for now, Nadine!

  • Anki Hoglund

    Anki Hoglund about 19 hours ago

    How beautiful in it´s tenderness. Very lovely.

  • nadine henley replied about 18 hours ago

    ah, you’ve spotted by little bug – so pleased you like him, anki! thanks for your kind comment!

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