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Out of the Dark
Out of the Dark
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Challenge: Macro V (Advanced Editing IV)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark II
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: Reykjavik, Iceland
Date: Jul 3, 2005
Galleries: Animals, Macro
Date Uploaded: Jul 3, 2005

 Took this with 100mm F/2.8 Macro and reverse 50mm F/1.4

Statistics
Place: 7 out of 374
Avg (all users): 6.9765
Avg (commenters): 8.6563
Avg (participants): 6.8902
Avg (non-participants): 7.1585
Views since voting: 4038
Views during voting: 431
Votes: 255
Comments: 44
Favorites: 8 (view)

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 09/16/2005 10:33:33 AM
Man I like your work ......this should be the second one in this challenge ...i would give it a red ribbon at least ......feel sorry for this shot
 07/11/2005 08:58:52 PM
Deatils! We want details! ;-) Fantastic job.
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 07/11/2005 10:02:03 AM
I'd love to know what it is that you bribed that fly with to make him flap his wings and pose so nicely for you to let that flash light his face so pleasantly.

Mind Boggling. I agree that this really should have blown away the competition. I also feel that the top three were pretty average shots. I would have said Blueberries, this then the Warrior wasp.

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 07/11/2005 09:56:55 AM
Shutter speed and aperture?
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 07/11/2005 03:44:38 AM
Definitely worth of a ribbon IMHO, this was the only macro shout that jumped out and screamed at me.

You're becoming quite the force.
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 07/11/2005 03:11:37 AM
This was my favourite of the challenge - extremely dramatic. It has something that sets itself apart from most of the others - which for mine are mostly just average bug close ups.
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 07/11/2005 12:46:07 AM
A superb entry that comes right at you. Congratulations on your top Ten finish.
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 07/11/2005 12:29:12 AM
Beautiful image. One of my favorites of the challenge. Seems like you can do no wrong. Cheers on a great finish.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
07/10/2005 02:19:33 PM
I find the border somewhat distracting, but otherwise I like this shot a lot.
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 07/10/2005 02:23:03 AM
you could have bumped up the saturation a bit of the red to make it come out nicer,.. great image nonetheless
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 07/10/2005 02:16:09 AM
great dark tones. i love it!
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 07/09/2005 10:29:20 AM
Would love to know how you accomplished this shot... VERY cool image and amazing DOF in the foreground. 9
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 07/08/2005 10:59:13 PM
Great perspective. DOF ceates the feeling of flight. Only quibble is that it might have been better if it weren't dead centre. 9
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 07/08/2005 08:54:11 PM
use of DOF is impressive to say the least.
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 07/08/2005 07:04:49 PM
Amazing, makes me wonder what they actually see with those CCD eyes of them.
Wonderful how the eyes stand out, the stuff between them looks like metal. Biomechanical fly? :)
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 07/08/2005 10:18:17 AM
Tied as my highest rated image of the challenge. The low key lighting approach really makes your image stand out in this really green challenge. Great work.
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 07/08/2005 01:08:19 AM
I don't really like bug shots, but this is amazing. 10
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 07/08/2005 12:31:38 AM
imo this is the best bug shot in the challenge and trust me ive seen a loooot! 10
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 07/07/2005 08:26:46 PM
10
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 07/07/2005 05:45:50 PM
wow 10
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 07/07/2005 03:33:57 PM
tack-sharp. great shot.
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 07/07/2005 07:11:39 AM
Excellent capture and nicely focused. Interesting perspective in a challenge full of simular shots.
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 07/06/2005 12:49:21 PM
It's not often we get to count the lenses in the compound eye of an insect, and this photo makes the task not just possible, but possibly even enjoyable. Super.
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 07/06/2005 01:44:15 AM
Wonderful capture! This is a great photo. He looks like he has chrome round his eyes.
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 07/06/2005 01:12:14 AM
amazing capture!
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 07/05/2005 06:08:07 PM
im pretty sure this picture will ribbon.
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 07/05/2005 04:48:42 PM
This is excellent work. The exposure and detail both create a fascinating image. It's definitely one of the best photos in this challenge.

I think your border would be more appropriate if the white area was about 2 or 4 pixels wide rather than what you have here.
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 07/05/2005 04:34:59 PM
This shot is one of the coolest of the challenge. Excellent image and should be in the top 10. Good luck!
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 07/05/2005 08:02:51 AM
Impressive macro... good detail.
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 07/05/2005 12:31:14 AM
Makes it feel like it is coming out of my screen and towards me. Nice shot. (10)
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 07/04/2005 10:11:45 PM
Very nice
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 07/04/2005 08:46:15 PM
8 - Wow. It looks metal. Is it flying? Great capture if it is. Perhaps more 'shine' in places, a tad more light, otherwise, great shot.
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 07/04/2005 06:47:18 PM
The dark background of this shot gives it such an interesting feel! I'm a little worried that this fly is gonna divebomb my house! Very well done. Incredible amounts of detail and clarity. I really like this shot a lot.
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 07/04/2005 03:04:36 PM
MAGNIFICENT!!...did I spell that right, lol? I predict this one is a winner....I am jealous....fantastic.
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 07/04/2005 01:24:40 PM
hard to believe creatures like this live on earth.... really great. 10
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 07/04/2005 12:49:01 PM
Nice framing, but I would have gone for a tighter crop
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 07/04/2005 12:41:28 PM
its the best, but its need to be closer a bit
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 07/04/2005 12:03:22 PM
Really good. I like the use of muted tones. The frame adds to this shot as well. Nice capture.
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 07/04/2005 08:13:17 AM
ribbon
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 07/04/2005 05:54:16 AM
I am hoping to be able to take this type of photos when I get the gear to do it. I like this one and vote you a 9.
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 07/04/2005 04:45:52 AM
Macro At Its Best 10
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 07/04/2005 01:17:57 AM
Wicked Wicked Wicked! Love It! 10
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 07/04/2005 01:06:37 AM
dang
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 07/04/2005 12:57:51 AM
top 10 - 9
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