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Still Waiting
Still Waiting
SandyP


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Still (Basic Editing)
Collection: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS-20D
Lens: Canon EF 70-300mm f/4.5-5.6 DO IS USM
Location: San Antonio
Date: Mar 24, 2007
Aperture: F.6
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Nature, Animals
Date Uploaded: Mar 24, 2007

 I couldn't resist -- either taking it -- or entering it because the little fellow was so pretty and perfectly formed, and he did in fact look so still there waiting for the flower to open. I watched him for a long time, and he didn't budge. . .I think certain that that particular flower was "the" one, and worth waiting for.



Statistics
Place: 23 out of 276
Avg (all users): 6.4798
Avg (commenters): 7.7500
Avg (participants): 6.3182
Avg (non-participants): 6.5794
Views since voting: 1725
Views during voting: 259
Votes: 173
Comments: 27
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 04/06/2007 11:48:06 AM
This is a fine photograph...the detail exposed is incredible!
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 04/06/2007 11:05:53 AM
Heh top 25 - not too shabby. You capture things with such infinite focus. I'm amazed.
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 04/06/2007 10:29:42 AM
this is really very beautiful. perfect clarity and DOF. awesome job, sandy.
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 04/06/2007 02:52:18 AM
Another beauty from you, Sandy. I love the colours and the clean, clear details.
 04/05/2007 12:54:44 AM
Sandy, you take such beautiful pictures! So crystal clear! Love it!
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 04/04/2007 05:09:55 PM
Congrats on your high placement Sandy. This is such a sharp photo with really beautiful colors. And hey, I like the border, but then I've had a few border comments myself. Good job!
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 04/04/2007 05:17:50 AM
Another lovely entry, Sandy! The background is absolutely perfect and really flatters this little butterfly. Great job!
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 04/04/2007 05:05:40 AM
Beautiful! It certainly does invoke "Still".
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 04/04/2007 04:43:18 AM
Hey Sandy, this one got a 10 from me :o) Didn´t have the time to comment, would have said WOW :o) Beautiful image and well done, love it and congrats on another high scoring image....
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 04/04/2007 01:45:08 AM
Beautiful.
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 04/03/2007 11:33:54 PM
This is an awesome image dear Sandy, and so pleased it did so well for you.....I wish a butterfly woulld drop by me, so I could take some photos.....
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 04/03/2007 10:59:51 PM
Wow Sandy great shot,gave this a 7, Dof is perfect.
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 04/03/2007 10:10:11 PM
Nice clear shot Sandy. Excellent.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/03/2007 01:36:32 PM
great capture - the border may overpower the image (in size) - one of my favorites this challenge
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 04/03/2007 06:34:29 AM
the blend of natural colors does very good in this, Sharpness is perfect without any halo effect which on antenna are hard to do. well done.
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 04/02/2007 07:16:13 PM
This is just so wonderful and a perfect capture that really melts my heart.....
You have captured the beauty of the butterfly at a perfect moment in time. Just so perfect, for this challange.....
I hope it ribbons for you, as it is defiantely one of my favorites in this challenge.
Bumping to a "10"......
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 04/02/2007 06:57:06 AM
I think the wide white border detracts from the image, but I'm not considering that in the score. It is a lovely capture with excellent focus.
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 03/31/2007 09:21:21 AM
DOF is amazing.
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 03/31/2007 04:32:52 AM
Very pretty, good still capture, enviable sharpness on plant and butterfly. I love the dark (but not black) background.
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 03/30/2007 08:55:12 PM
Really nice shot
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 03/30/2007 07:55:17 PM
butterflies are so hard to shoot.well done!
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 03/29/2007 06:16:01 PM
Great closeup. Very crisp. Excellent depth of field.
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 03/29/2007 11:53:25 AM
Nice technically but no real wow factor.
 03/29/2007 02:50:17 AM
The quietness and stillness of this image is just amazing! You nailed it!!
I feel like I can reach out and touch that butterfly and flower bud- the clairity and focus makes them look so real. The dark backgroud just adds to the stillness of the image giving it a nice peaceful feel. BRAVO!! 10
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 03/28/2007 02:48:05 PM
I like the picture, but I don't like the border. It's distracting.
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 03/28/2007 11:18:46 AM
Nice shot, but the frame is a litle bit to thick for my taste.
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 03/28/2007 08:43:48 AM
Enchanting! Love this one...so pure, clear & definitely 'Still!'
*10*
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