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Bug Eyed!
Bug Eyed!
Sonifo


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Challenge: Insects (Classic Editing)
Camera: Sony DSC-S70
Location: Home
Date: Sep 5, 2003
Galleries: Animals
Date Uploaded: Sep 3, 2003

 Taken with a magnify glass in front of my lens to get a closer shot. This is the only one that turned out clear out of about 20 shots and then the dragonfly flew away never to be seen again. Hope you all like it. I am very proud of it.

Statistics
Place: 21 out of 137
Avg (all users): 6.5867
Avg (commenters): 7.1250
Avg (participants): 6.4946
Avg (non-participants): 6.7368
Views since voting: 1487
Votes: 150
Comments: 21
Favorites: 1 (view)

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 09/21/2003 05:23:29 PM
Very interesting trick. I'll be sure to use your tip in future macro shots :)
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 09/15/2003 05:51:05 AM
nice shot and nicely artistic!
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/14/2003 06:15:56 PM
The sharp image and the white background reallymake this shot stand out. 10
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 09/14/2003 09:41:56 AM
Great subject and angle/composition. The white background and lighting don't look natural, though. Taken in the studio? Deeper depth of field that includes more of the wings would be an improvement, in my opinion. Specks on the leaf are reasons that I disagree with the "no spot retouching" rule. I think we should be able to eliminate those kind of imperfections. The one on the bottom appears to be a bad pixel.
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 09/14/2003 02:48:31 AM
Like the design in this shot. Overexposure works with good DOF.
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 09/12/2003 10:36:20 AM
This one makes me laugh. Bugs can have such interesting expressions. I think I like this one because it so clearly focuses on the subject and the colors are incredibly crisp.
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 09/12/2003 05:26:55 AM
The white background makes this bug stand out, a great photograph
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 09/11/2003 10:37:34 AM
I love the angle of this shot and the white background..great shot.
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 09/10/2003 05:08:51 PM
Good pose. The background is a little too bright and takes away from the blue eyes.
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 09/10/2003 04:06:05 AM
wow! great composition!!
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 09/09/2003 01:04:55 PM
I like this shot a lot. I know how difficult it is to get large DOF on macro shots, but I think this shot would totally rock if the wings were less blurred. Great job.
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 09/09/2003 11:13:01 AM
Great composition makes the piece very dynamic and brings the subject alive. Depth of field is really good. Focusing is spot on. Beautiful shot.
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 09/09/2003 06:12:59 AM
this is fun - the angle of wing and stalk is nice
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 09/09/2003 05:44:11 AM
More depth of field
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 09/08/2003 12:57:49 PM
Interesting viewpoint and they're great subjects, but I don't think the bright background's done you any favours - i overpowers the subject. Still a nice shot, though.
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 09/08/2003 07:41:16 AM
I really like this shot...good composition. Well done-
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 09/08/2003 07:05:11 AM
I like it. Great composition, totally unusual for a dragonfly and yet instantly recognizable. Your focus is spot on and the white background helps a lot. One of my favorites of this challenge, there's nothing I'd change :)
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 09/08/2003 06:55:57 AM
Great angle on the damsel. Good job..
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 09/08/2003 06:33:34 AM
Oh wow! Those eye, the angle...I love it! EXCEPTIONAL. Top runner in my eyes...
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 09/07/2003 08:39:18 PM
I miss the venations on the wings. perhaps using backlight that's significantly less-harsh would do the trick.
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 09/07/2003 08:29:13 PM
Very funny looking creature...beautifully captured! Terrific job!
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