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Postby blacknstormy on Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:55 pm

Hi all - a fair wack ago, I posted a shot of a portrait of a praying mantis http://www.dslrusers.net/viewtopic.php?t=10910&highlight=, and entered it into the Australian Entomology Conference Photography competition for 2005 ... I won :) and to top it off, got 3rd with my 2 mating flies :)
Am I spoilt or what ?
Just wanted to share - and it was thanks to Birdy and selling me the 105 macro, and to all of you here on the forum for giving such valuable advice and comment on my shots.
Thank you all so much
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Postby Jonesy on Thu Dec 22, 2005 2:59 pm

WELL DONE... thats great news...

So whats the actual prize? Printed somewhere, new toys?

well done once again
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Postby blacknstormy on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:04 pm

Thanks Jonesy - prize the princely sum of $125 :) and printing of the images in the Australian Entomology Journal. Also, will be used in promotional material, and for whatever else they want pretty much :) For me, the buzz comes from getting a shot printed in my old field, and in a forum where I know some of my mentors (both in Australia and OS) will see the shot.
Thanks again :)
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Postby Glen on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:10 pm

Congratulations, that is really scooping the pool, two out of three
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Postby Paul on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:16 pm

Well done! :D Christmas has come early! :wink:
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Postby baboo on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:17 pm

Congradulations Rel.

It's always good to get recognition for your work.
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Postby sirhc55 on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:21 pm

Well done Rel - you deserve recognition for your superb shots :)
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Postby Matt. K on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:25 pm

Rel
I thought that the mating flys was brilliant and should have won first prize. I still think it has a great deal of commercial value.
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Postby mitedo on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:26 pm

Well done Rel two great shots
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Postby johnd on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:47 pm

Congratulations Narelle. It's great that you got the recognition you deserve. I really like your frogs, bats and now macros on this forum.

I'm just off to print some sailboard shots that someone wants to buy. It's not about the money, it's that someone appreciates your work enough to pay for it that's a real buzz.

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Postby MATT on Thu Dec 22, 2005 3:55 pm

Great Work..



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Postby ABG on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:15 pm

Congratulations Narelle. That's fantastic news and thoroughly deserved.
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Postby Alpha_7 on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:16 pm

Excellent new Rel, well done!
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Postby Geoff on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:28 pm

Well done Rel!
Those mating flies were certainly brilliant!!
You must be stoked!!
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Postby Catcha on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:34 pm

Well done and Congratulations, must be over the moon :D
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Postby moggy on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:46 pm

Well done Rel, your pics are always appreciated and it's nice to see you get recognition from your peers. :)

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Postby birddog114 on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:50 pm

Congratulations!!!!
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Postby losfp on Thu Dec 22, 2005 4:57 pm

Nice one Rel, congrats! :)

It sure is nice to see your name in print - it's never about the money.
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Postby leek on Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:02 pm

Well done Rel... The best I've managed so far is publication in the school magazine and they didn't even give me a by-line... It must be great to have your pics published in a professional journal like that...
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Postby ozimax on Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:22 pm

Congrats on a great photo, I have had heaps of stuff published but never in a (serious) tech journal etc. Will have to think about that 105 macro lens.

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Postby stubbsy on Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:40 pm

Rel

Awesome - you should be deservedly proud these (like a lot of your macro work) are corkers
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Postby BBJ on Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:44 pm

Rel, congratulations on the win i am very happy for you and yes it is great to know that you have acheived something and get something back for such great pictures. Keep up the good work and spend your prize money wisely.
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Postby gstark on Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:48 pm

Rel,

I'm truly thrilled about this for you; congratulations and well done.
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Postby PiroStitch on Thu Dec 22, 2005 5:58 pm

Congratulations Rel! Great pics and the credit is well deserved.
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Postby mudder on Thu Dec 22, 2005 8:36 pm

That's great news! Congratulations, would be a buzz to be published particularly where your peers will view... Terrific shot, well done... :)
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Postby Link on Thu Dec 22, 2005 10:22 pm

Congratulations, it must feel great to have your work recognised!

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Postby wmaburnett on Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:12 pm

Wonderful picture! I was wondering did you use flash or anysort when taking the mantus picture? I am just getting into the macro photography area and am always hearing about flash, i own a SB-600,
Thanks! Well done!
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Postby marcotrov on Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:38 pm

Congratulations Rel. Well deserved :)
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Postby MattC on Tue Jan 03, 2006 5:42 pm

Well done Rel.

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Postby bago100 on Tue Jan 03, 2006 8:01 pm

Congratulations Rel!
A well deserved win indeed
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