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Postby dviv on Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:19 am

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Postby Bindii on Mon Dec 03, 2007 11:55 am

Now that first one is a cracker! I like everything about it.. the contrast of colours of the flower and the insect... and its nice and sharp...

the second two are a little soft for me... but with a first like that it doesnt matter... :)
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Postby Handlebars on Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:25 pm

:agree: #1 is really nice. #2 and #3 are a little too soft for me.
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Dec 03, 2007 2:33 pm

#1 is great - I'm at work on a very very very old monitor, but seems a little dull ???? A slight boost in levels and contrast will help :? This is pretty close to the mark too - butterflies taken from the side are the best shots as most of the insect will be in focus.... well done :)
#2 & 3 - I can see what you were doing, but the oof focus wing in the foreground drags your eye there first -
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Postby dviv on Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:00 pm

Thanks for the comments guys - 1 is definately my favourite.

I see what you mean (and I agree :) ) about the OOF dominating in the next two... Oh well... I guess there's always next time :D
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Dec 03, 2007 4:05 pm

oh, and just realised - I think you have a major dustbunny?
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Postby Bluebell on Mon Dec 03, 2007 5:32 pm

Have to agree, #1 is lovely.
I can almost feel how velvety those wings are. :D
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Postby dviv on Mon Dec 03, 2007 9:27 pm

Thanks again guys - and for noticing the dust bunny blacknstormy :roll: - I just found a spot on the lens :oops:

I was sure i had cleaned it before shooting.... :?
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