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Looking Right At 'Ya
Looking Right At 'Ya
FranziskaLang


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Challenge: Insects (Classic Editing)
Camera: Nikon D100
Location: National Arboretum
Date: Sep 6, 2003
Aperture: 5.6
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/80
Galleries: Animals, Macro
Date Uploaded: Sep 7, 2003

 There were a couple of shots I considered entering, but none that convinced me totally. I've submitted and unsubmitted this one and decided to give it a whirl anyhow.

I suspect the entries will be of high quality (considering the insect macros that people generally have) so I might not be faring too well, especially since part of the wings are out of focus. I did like the uncluttered background and how the dragonfly seems to be looking right at me. I wish I could spot-edit out the little dried brown bit on the top of the leaf and the two spots that are dustspots in my camera. Sigh :)

I'm secretly hoping to break 6 but realistically think I might be below that.

From the technical perspective, this was taken yesterday at the National Arboretum. I was so hoping the dragonfly would land on the lotus blossom nearby but of course it didn't do that. Shot with 2x macro lens attachment, cropped, levels adjusted, resized, USM.

11:03pm - just changed to the b&w version. It focuses the viewer more on the different textures and forms. Or maybe it's just that I like b&w a lot at the moment? I'm also hoping this will distinguish the picture from the crowd (unless everyone has the same idea of course :-P )

Statistics
Place: 34 out of 137
Avg (all users): 6.2808
Avg (commenters): 6.7857
Avg (participants): 6.2697
Avg (non-participants): 6.2982
Views since voting: 1051
Votes: 146
Comments: 18
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 09/15/2003 07:01:18 PM
Wow Franziska, you amaze me every time with your images. B&W was an interesting look, to set you apart from the rest of the field. It could use more DOF, but overall GREAT!
 09/15/2003 10:15:21 AM
WOW i can't believe this is sitting down here. your choice of b&w is very bold and to me it works extremely well. very nice job. i just saw the color version it is just as striking and maybe even more engaging. man you got robbed!! adding to my favorites

Message edited by author 2003-09-15 14:18:19.
 09/15/2003 08:14:51 AM
I can't believe mine beat yours. I love the deep tones. Excellent shot!
 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/14/2003 06:18:40 PM
I love the delicate wings, made more so by the duotone. 9
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 09/13/2003 08:44:39 AM
Good sharpness on the head - interesting choise to go for B&W, but it works. A bit more DOF wouldn't go amisee though.
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 09/12/2003 01:25:36 PM
This is very nice in black and white. Good focus and very nice details.
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 09/11/2003 10:43:59 AM
I would have liked to see this photo in color.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/11/2003 05:37:49 AM
Nice, sharp black and white photo. It doesn't really appear like it's looking at the viewer as the title implies, though.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/10/2003 03:03:21 PM
Good job with the focus on this one.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/09/2003 08:16:17 PM
Nice shot but I think the color is really needed here...
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 09/09/2003 11:25:27 AM
Great focus makes the composition so much better. The field of depth really brings the insect alive. Beautiful reflections.
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 09/09/2003 08:02:18 AM
The black and white tones have a very good range in your shot, but I think dragon flies tend to be very colorful and I think I wish I could see his colors. Good clear image tho. The leaf composition and depth of field are very well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/09/2003 06:19:07 AM
nice focus and light on the head, legs, and top right wing
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/08/2003 06:36:35 PM
Excellent photo!
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 09/08/2003 01:22:21 PM
Use of B&W in this images highights its excellant clarity.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/08/2003 08:41:41 AM
Very nice, but I can't work out why this is in b&w. I'm sure I would have scored it more highly, as the lack of colour really doesn't suit this picture. 6
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 09/08/2003 07:37:27 AM
Very wonderful shot. The b&w is perfect here...good tones and light.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 09/07/2003 08:23:44 PM
I like the b/w. Very nice focus.
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