Sweat bee on honeysuckle v2

[Bob_B]

This is a follow-up to my earlier thread: http://forum.luminous-landscape.com/index.php?topic=102397.0

Cutting out the bee from the original background was relatively easy, but I struggled with a suitable background. I tried a few solid color backgrounds, but they were lifeless and I didn't like them. I also tried to use a background that consisted of blurred honeysuckle flowers, but that was too distracting to my eye. The best I came up with thus far is this. The background is from another photo and highly magnified. What do you think? Suggestions are encouraged and appreciated. Thanks. - Bob

edit: Seems the compression to jpg has reduced the greenish tint of the bkgd to nearly black. I'll see what I can do about that shortly.

[Eric Myrvaagnes]

This one now works just fine for me. The background is not distracting in any way.
It looks black to me, but a very, very dark green would also work, I think.

[David Eckels]

This one now works just fine for me. The background is not distracting in any way.
It looks black to me, but a very, very dark green would also work, I think.

+1

[mseawell]

Bob this image is spot on! Go with it, lovely capture.

Mark

[stamper]

This one now works just fine for me. The background is not distracting in any way.
It looks black to me, but a very, very dark green would also work, I think.

Wise words from Eric. Another fine image and no nitpicks.

[Bob_B]

To all: Thank you for taking the time to respond. I appreciate it!