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dalantech — Ladybug on Yellow III by-nc-nd

Published: 2009-04-19 18:05:10 +0000 UTC; Views: 3493; Favourites: 64; Downloads: 0
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Description Tech specs: Canon 40D (F13, 1/250, ISO 100) + a Canon MPE-65mm macro lens (@2x) + a diffused MT-24EX macro twin flash. Hand held using the left hand brace method .
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Comments: 11

skrath [2009-04-19 19:51:28 +0000 UTC]

Overall

Vision

Originality

Technique

Impact


From a technical perspective, this is an excellent shot done with professional skill and equipment. The framing is well done and the background is non-intrusive and doesn't interfere with the main subject. The amount of clarity and detail is quite simply, amazing.

The only real downside to the piece is the inherent lack of originality. Unfortunately, there have been untold numbers of photographs depicting insects on brightly-colored flowers (or anything else with good contrast) under a macro lens. Truth be told, a great number of those derivative shots are no where near as well done as this one. However, the simple existence of so many photos does detract from the piece.

Once again, an excellent piece that would feel at home on the pages of a National Geographic magazine.

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dalantech In reply to skrath [2009-04-19 20:02:22 +0000 UTC]

Thanks for the critique! Although this image has been done before, it hasn't been done by me One of my motivations for shooting such a reflective subject was to push the limits of what I can do with Canon's MT-24EX macro twin flash -a light source that most photographers find too harsh for this type of insect.

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skrath In reply to dalantech [2009-04-19 21:27:04 +0000 UTC]

Well, regardless, it came out very well

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dalantech In reply to skrath [2009-04-20 05:40:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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ManuelAlejandro [2009-09-18 23:21:01 +0000 UTC]

Es increible la resulucion que logras con tu camara...

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dalantech In reply to ManuelAlejandro [2009-09-20 08:20:52 +0000 UTC]

Grazie!

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maloush7al [2009-04-23 14:53:57 +0000 UTC]

Great Pic

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dalantech In reply to maloush7al [2009-04-24 20:32:03 +0000 UTC]

Thanks

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shadowmere13 [2009-04-22 14:51:04 +0000 UTC]

very nice photo! I featured it here ^_^ --> [link]

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dalantech In reply to shadowmere13 [2009-04-23 06:55:54 +0000 UTC]

Thanks!

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shadowmere13 In reply to dalantech [2009-04-23 16:21:29 +0000 UTC]

your welcome ^_~

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