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Quenching her thirst
3rd PlaceQuenching her thirst
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Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Outdoor Macro Shot II (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-550D Rebel T2i
Lens: Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
Location: Johannesburg, South Africa
Date: Apr 9, 2013
Aperture: 11
ISO: 800
Shutter: 1/40
Date Uploaded: Apr 10, 2013

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[Apr. 15th, 2013 07:29:00 AM]



This is only day 1, but I am so thrilled how well my little bee is doing.

I know this is a bit ... well, not sure what you call it, but I put a spoonfull of honey out for the bees to say thanks for being such great models :-)



OH WOW ... I am speechless. 7,2 ... just when I thought I would never get anything above a 6,5 :-). A PB by far!
And to finish in the ribbons in this challenge is truly amazing. Thank you everyone for great comments and for your votes.
Don't know what happened to all the "1" voters, they must have gone on holiday ;-)

I was very happy with the picture when I submitted it. When I then looked at all the wonderful, wonderful images in this challenge I did not think the little bee could hold her own. Amazing pictures, truly (I think we need many more Macro challenges :-)). What an honor to finish so well - Thank you.

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 144
Avg (all users): 7.2095
Avg (commenters): 8.7778
Avg (participants): 7.0926
Avg (non-participants): 7.3333
Views since voting: 3275
Views during voting: 253
Votes: 105
Comments: 21
Favorites: 2 (view)

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 04/23/2013 06:03:39 PM
I LOVE this, Gaby!

Congrats on your ribbon.
04/22/2013 03:55:59 PM
Congrats on the ribbon and the PB
 04/22/2013 12:01:51 PM
Congrats on the ribbon.
 04/22/2013 09:51:12 AM
Excellent clear and pretty macro Gaby with standard equipment. Wonderful result. WD!
 04/22/2013 08:06:50 AM
Thanks for keeping SA in the ribbons! Congrats, super shot
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 04/22/2013 08:02:19 AM
Congrats on the ribbon; this was my top pick. Great image.
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 04/22/2013 07:43:25 AM
A Bee shot? How boring. Open the thumbnail.. WOW! This is done exceptionally. Looks like you could cuddle the little critter with those soft fluffy hair. Well done and congrats on the Ribbon

Message edited by author 2013-04-22 07:43:48.
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 04/22/2013 05:40:03 AM
Congrats on the ribbon!
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 04/22/2013 12:19:37 AM
Congrats on the yellow, and your new PB. Excellent shot. I love the fuzzy fur. I was just leaving my comment when rollover occurred but I'd already voted and gave you a 9.
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 04/22/2013 12:08:45 AM
Go Gaby!
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 04/22/2013 12:04:01 AM
Woohoo. Way to go Gaby! Congrats on the ribbon.
Yellow to match the bee :-)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
04/21/2013 11:11:17 PM
A lot of good competition, but I'm expecting a high placement on this one... Good job Gaby...

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 04/21/2013 08:19:44 PM
A rare find well caught. bump
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 04/21/2013 05:59:55 PM
Lovely light and detail - fascinating creatures, aren't they? One of my top picks. Voted earlier - back to comment.
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 04/21/2013 05:27:59 AM
Lovely focus here!
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 04/20/2013 03:12:49 PM
Beautiful details. Very well captured!
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 04/17/2013 09:03:57 AM
I can see her tongue! Love the DOF and detail, and she stands out beautifully against that cool background. Very, very well done.
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 04/16/2013 01:15:41 PM
10!
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 04/15/2013 08:41:46 AM
The detail is almost 3-D WOW
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 04/15/2013 03:23:25 AM
Cory? If not, that was a compliment.
Absolutely love this. The detail is incredible. This should take blue.
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 04/15/2013 12:58:06 AM
Super Macro 10
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