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Comment by TDCollins:
By far, my favorite in this challenge. Beautifully captured and edited!

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Comment by SandyP:
Well, you know how I feel about this breathtaking image. I am the benefactor of your 10! I can’t believe there was only one! Congratulations, Janine!

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Comment by roz:
back to back ribbons .. seeing the photos .. its no surprise ..
this is stunning Janine .. just beautiful .
and congrats on your ribbon .. <3

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Comment by roz:
BRILLIANT .. !!!! .. ;) ..
this is insect macro at its finest ..
and i'm blown away by your equipment .. the 70-200 .. didnt know you could get as close with that lens .. i know you have cropped tho ..
i'm also loving the way everything works in this .. the depth of field so PERFECT .. all the details on the grasshopper and the leaves in the background like a beautiful soft dreamy backdrop ..
this is absolutely BEAUTIFUL .
and OMG .. hitting an 8 in this day and age is like amazing .. but really this totally deserves it .. :)

ps .. he is very very cute ..
i think you should print this .. i have been pushing for ppl to put pics of insects on their walls .. insects are the most wonderful creatures .. and should adorn every home .. !! .. ;)

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Comment by Neat:
You’re on a roll, well done.

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Comment by markwiley:
CONGRATULATIONS on the new personal best! The 8+ club is an exclusive group I have yet to qualify for.

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Comment by tvsometime:
really beautiful seascape.

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Comment by SandyP:
Janine! An 8!!!! Wow! And of course, it is so deserving! I gave it a 10. Congratulations on so many levels! I seriously expected to see this in first place, but I expected it to be Roz'... Highest complement I could ever give a macro photo!

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Comment by spencelg:
My pick for yellow in this challenge.

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Comment by MAK:
Congrats. Personally Jan I prefer the shot that didn't make a 6, this one seems oversharp on my screen, however, take nothing away from the fact that it is a stunning image. well done.