Wasps + grasshopper

[cmeptb]

What improvements do I need to make for these pics. I'm having some problems with pics 4 & 5 even after tweaking the curves - the greens + yellows seem way off (it looks ok on my monitor but somehow turn sh*tty when uploaded)

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[Michael]

I would say:

#1. Use a tripod.
#2. Focus on the eyes.
#3. Shoot in RAW.
#4. Photoshop CS allows you to select the colour temperature.
#5. If that doesn't work, go into Levels or Curves and press Ctrl + 1 to select the Reds and reduce it.

[hwchoy]

try using flash.

[Nick]

Looks like lots of handshake from the images you have posted. Try using a tripod for macro it helps a lot and if you can use a remote trigger, reduces likely hood of shake even more. Use a flash to fill in the highlights as the the colours are slightly muted too. Nonetheless, the crops and subjects are very interesting. Keep shooting! 

[cmeptb]

Thanks guys, your eyes are really sharp. I didn't use a tripod as it was inconvenient to bring overseas.

Will try tweaking the rgb curves again & see if it works.

Have a great New Year!!