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Challenge: Off-Centered Subject IV (Advanced Editing VII)
Collection: Portfolio
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF-S Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8 VR
Location: Florida
Date: Sep 14, 2012
Galleries: Macro, Insects, etc
Date Uploaded: Sep 16, 2012

[Sep. 21st, 2012 11:33:00 AM]

Thanks for all the nice comments. We have had a bumper crop of dragonflys this year and I have had a great time photographing them; the best time being late evening, as this one is. He kept dive charging the camera and my head trying to get me to go away.

Someone asked about processing; not much in general; playing with contrast and curves mostly.

Thanks again.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 108
Avg (all users): 7.1667
Avg (commenters): 8.3333
Avg (participants): 7.2830
Avg (non-participants): 7.0408
Views since voting: 3916
Views during voting: 211
Votes: 102
Comments: 29
Favorites: 7 (view)

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 09/26/2012 07:20:41 AM
Really nice
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 09/26/2012 07:10:22 AM
Now that is really a wow! I recently purchased this lens and have to say I am really struggling with it. EXIF would be much appreciated :)
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 09/26/2012 05:10:21 AM
This is a fabulous shot such a fasinating insect and you have made an interesing image of it Congratulations
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 09/24/2012 02:59:16 PM
This was my favorite submission for this challenge! A M A Z I N G shot!!!
You should definitely offer it as a print! Congrats on the ribbon!
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 09/24/2012 02:23:25 PM
A fine, elegant, tasteful creation. I love how you didn't just crop this into the macro world, but rather gave it such nice context and flow.
Truly amazing. Congrats on the ribbon!
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 09/24/2012 12:57:21 PM
The softness of the rear wings framing the crispness of the head = fantastic! Congrats!
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 09/24/2012 12:01:14 PM
FABULOUS! This may be my fave dragonfly photo ever! (including my own attempts, of course)

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 09/24/2012 10:20:02 AM
Excellent! Congrats.
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 09/24/2012 09:00:42 AM
Congrats! Beautiful shot! Love the colors in the dragonfly!
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 09/24/2012 08:24:39 AM
Too stunning not to ribbon! congrats.
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 09/24/2012 07:26:31 AM
Wow, congrats on the yellow, stunning detail, it really feels like this is coming out of the page!
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 09/24/2012 06:07:08 AM
What a cracker,Congrats on the ribbon.
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 09/24/2012 03:39:54 AM
Wonderful result. 9 from me. A combination of excellent photography, the D80's magical CCD and a wonderful macro lens. vwd.
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 09/24/2012 03:25:42 AM
Congratulations on the ribbon. Beautifully focused image.
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 09/24/2012 01:53:31 AM
Congrats, Mary Ann!
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 09/24/2012 01:10:45 AM
Congrats on the yellow, thought it would do well, in this challenge!
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 09/24/2012 12:29:28 AM
Great detail and DOF. Range of colors very nice also. Congrats on the yellow!
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 09/24/2012 12:13:07 AM
Wonderful image and finish, Mary Ann. Congratulations on the ribbon.
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 09/24/2012 12:10:12 AM
So FABULOUS! Such a deserving award winning photo!
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 09/24/2012 12:07:52 AM
Nice finish. This deserves it. Wish we had more of these fantastic creatures.
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
09/23/2012 08:17:38 PM
This is one if the more interesting dragonfly photos I have seen.
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 09/23/2012 06:45:55 PM
Excellent color and detail.
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 09/22/2012 11:23:26 PM
Superb, crisp detail on both the leaves and the dragonfly. Love the coppery color of the leaves and their unusual shapes. One of my top three. Voted earlier.
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 09/18/2012 11:59:58 AM
Top 3
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 09/17/2012 10:18:23 PM
My favorite of the Challenge!!! Perfection! 10
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 09/17/2012 08:49:06 PM
truly lovely
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 09/17/2012 03:55:00 PM
Marvellous Macro/Close Up and gorgeous image. I would love to see your PP details. The blacks are deep black, the browns crisp and sharp and the purple/gun metal blue very striking. Very DMC.
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 09/17/2012 03:05:19 PM
wonderful detail in the leaves and head and legs
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 09/17/2012 10:37:04 AM
This is not from this earth!
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