I guess this is a parrallax problem caused by the technique used
you would have to move your camera-lense on it's nodal point!

I don not know the word in english but in french it is (''pupille d'entrée)
You have to find this exact point and move your camera on this axis!

Unless your equipement ...

Each of your images are stunning Charles..this is an incredible adventure for the viewer!
It's more than real!
The quality is far beyond of the few I've seen before (tone gamut, details and sharpness)
(your work should be published..if not yet)

Amazing...

You did very good!

Impressive!

Nature is making arts and beauty everyday..but to see these small worlds is wonderful!

Thans's for sharing! This is beautifull!

Hoooooooooooo I missed this shot

This is astounding
This is the most impressive and beautifull picture of an insect I have seen!

I will redirect insects lovers here for viewing!
Congratulations for this wonderfull piece of documentary as well as art!

This is stunning...and fascinating!

Sorry for the long delay, I did not see your reply! :oops:

I do not grow cactus but as Montreal botanical garden has a permanent exhibition of mexicain theme including cactus , each time I go for a visit, I take some shots of cactus flowers! But they are not as well rendered as this one for ...

Seeing the small world on a wonderfull image like this one is fabulous!
Really great and stunning macro!

How many shots did you combined to get a so sharp result???

Thank's a Ariel lot for the information!

I am very surprised of what you acheive with your bridge!
The tone gamut is beautifull and post processing just perfect!

I'll go to see your macro with hoya!

I like a lot the pov an the drama mood!
Great shot!

Beautifull shot Ariel! Special mood and worth it's prize!

What is your equipment (I am just curious)

Interesting!

I rarely have to post process noise on my winter landscape photographs and summer is very hot and damp in Quebec..and my summer shots are usually noisy!

Beautifull pic of a cactus flower that I didn't know!
Contrast of silk and spines

Beautifull shot!