Blister(ing) Couple - For Ivan and Ulla

Critiques [Translate]

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• zulfu (583)
• [2008-07-12 2:03]

Hi Iris, perfect macro:) and great dedication. TFS.
Regards,
Mehmet

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• boreocypriensis (12682)
• [2008-07-12 2:13]

Wouvvv... Silpa..:D
What a perfectly focused and detailed close-up capture of these beautifully coloured Blister Beetle couple in mating. Great shot and raly nice dedication to two great photographers, our friends Ulla and Ivan. TFS.
Also Have a nice weekend my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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• maurydv (4149)
• [2008-07-12 2:30]

Stupendo momento di cattura, eccellenti POV e DOF, bellissima composizione per lo splendido cromatismo, ottima definizione dei dettagli, magnifici i colori e la luminosità creata dai riflessi. Congratulazioni anche per la dedica a Ulla ed Ivan per i loro grandi meriti fotografici, ma anche per i loro acuti contributi. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• pankajbajpai (14148)
• [2008-07-12 2:31]

hello iris,

this is a lovely post for a lovely pair, i am sure that ivan & ulla will be pleased to see this dedication,

i liked the dof, the colors, the pov and the composition, the i\focus is spoton & the details are good,

well done,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• uleko (23432)
• [2008-07-12 3:33]
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Dear Silpa,
Many thanks for this fine dedication! It is very kind of you! This is an excellent capture of these interesting beetles in copula. I love the colours and the light that enhances the shiny parts. Great sharpness too and a lovely composition.
TFS and all the best wishes, Ulla

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• shabsslg (581)
• [2008-07-12 3:35]

Hi silpa,

Thanks for sharing such a vivid picture from the private life of bug pair. :)

Sharp, well lit & well saturated picture with proportionate depth.

tfs,

Subhayan.

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• mayuresh (916)
• [2008-07-12 3:35]

Hello Silpa,
Wonderful and outstanding shot!perfect macro,excellent DOF and composition,superb lighting,
very well done,
tfs

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• Argus (23169)
• [2008-07-12 3:44]
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Hello Silpa,
What a nice gesture! Thank you for the dedication to Ulla and me. We are lucky to share the same interests and that we are of some use on this wonderful site.
This is a great macro of a pair of beetles in copulo taken with good detail from an excellent POV. Rather than being blister beetles I think these are some species of Leaf Beetle (Chrysomelidae), but that would spoil the punchline!
Many thanks again!
Best wishes, Ivan

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• haraprasan (13064)
• [2008-07-12 4:29]
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Hi Silpa,
A nice capture of these mating beetles. I don't think these are blister beetles rather I think these are some sort of leaf beetles. Anyway very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• ramthakur (24860)
• [2008-07-12 5:37]
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Ivan could be right about the ID of these mating Beetles, Silpa. So far as I know, Blister Beetles are dark in colour with red marks on them, but mind you, I am no bug specialist!
This is a lovely capture of the pair and is a befitting dedication to Ivan and Ulla -- the most venerated nature photographers amonst us.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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• goutham_ramesh (8719)
• [2008-07-12 10:34]

Very good macro work i would pay to see a good macro any day! and this is one such picture. Excellent
TFS
Goutham

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• gannu (10628)
• [2008-07-13 1:08]
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Hello iris, Superb just superb. Where were you for long?? Just brilliant. Ganesh

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• mickey (307)
• [2008-07-13 1:58]
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Hello Silpaji, This is very nice picture and good dedication. Papa tells about you all. Very nice shot. Vignesh

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• vral (690)
• [2008-07-13 22:41]

Hello Silpa,

great macro of these mating beetles. Color POV, DOF are wonderful.

very nice dedication for a wonderful couple.

TFS
vral

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• Silvio2006 (23765)
• [2008-07-14 6:20]

Hi Iris, great couple in action for the greatest couple of TN, lovely dedication, splendid macro with fantastic and beautiful colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• eng55 (1127)
• [2008-07-14 10:17]

Hi Silpa,
Lovely capture of this couple.I liked DOF,sharpness and composition a lot.
Thanks for posting.

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• Jamesp (14332)
• [2008-07-14 22:45]

Hi Silpa

Excellent shot and worthy dedication. Great detail and colours. Well seen and captured.

James

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• gracious (12196)
• [2008-07-14 23:10]
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Hello Iris,
How are you!
This is a very fine and beautiful macro of mating beetle!
good use of the flash to achieve perfect exposure and focus!!
so sharp with wonderful colour and details
very well done
p/s Is that you on you profile photo?
take good care and sincere regards from NZ
tony

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• red45 (26809)
• [2008-07-15 4:57]
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Hello Silpa!

Very nice dedication, I bet our couple will be happy :-) Funny picture, these beetles are real experts :-) It looks like some kind of 'rodeo' position. I'm sure I didn't saw anything similiar in Kamasutra :-)

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• marhowie (34529)
• [2008-07-15 5:09]

Hello Iris,
Great dedication to two of TN's best.
Love the greens of the overall environment that contrasts the beetles color so well..
Very well composed, nice POV of the cute couple as well :)
Howard

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• MMM (6872)
• [2008-07-15 6:53]

Hi Iris
Excellent macro.Good POV and good timing to.Image is in perfect focus.Light and colors are great.
TFS Michel

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• PaulH (10774)
• [2008-07-15 7:44]

Hello my friend,
a great capture of an intimate moment. Beautiful colours (as always) and a lovely composition too, well done!
tfs
Paul

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• jaycee (14871)
• [2008-07-15 9:52]

Hi Iris,

A perfect macro for a wonderful couple - Ulla and Ivan. You caught the moment perfectly. Excellent colors and sharp, sharp details.

Jane

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• Gert-Paassen (5107)
• [2008-07-15 13:18]

Hi Iris,

Suburp macro shot.
exellent pov and dof with lots of details.
Well done!

Gert

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-07-15 15:24]

Hi Silpa,
Outstanding shot of these mating Beetles with immaculate sharpness and lovely colours. Nice position captured on the green leaves and the lighting and superbly handled. The intensity on the eyes and the motion blur on the antennaes add to the content of the image. A very deserving dedication to two of the best photographers on TN and two great individuals too. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• goldyrs (4704)
• [2008-07-15 19:08]

An amazing shot, silpa, dedicated to two very lovely people!
Very well done!
Cheers!
Goldy

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• CeltickRanger (6942)
• [2008-07-15 19:48]
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hello Silpa

i am laughing and when i laugh it is because i love very much the image,
you did a paparazzi job to get this image, lol,

superb shot with fine POV, DOF and framing,
your image have always wonderful luminosity
with excellent sharpnening and details of the subjects,
some times i am considering to purchase your camera
Canon SX100 IS because of your great nature shots,

but more important than the camera,
behind each camera there is photographer's eyes,
you have the eyes for that Silpa,

superb image and wonderful dedication to Ivan and Ulla

TFS

Asbed

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• Alex99 (14595)
• [2008-07-15 21:33]
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Hi Irishues.
Amazing close-up of a very attractive scene and wonderful touching dedication to our dear TN-friends. Bravo. Perfect post. Magnification level, exactness of details, superb flash work, blameless compassion these are not complete list of advantages of the picture. My compliments and TFS.
Alexei.

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• JORAPAVI (10077)
• [2008-07-16 2:04]

Hola Iris,
Magnífico macro con gran nitidez, textura y definición, buen control de luz en una bella composición. Saludos
José Ramón

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• Art_R (1967)
• [2008-07-16 5:43]

Hi Iris , great photo of these two mating beetles , , good color detail and composition , nice use of the flash too . thanks for sharing
regards
Art

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• Nilson (2220)
• [2008-07-16 9:43]

Ola iris
Bela foto com uma pose de captura incrivel, bons detalhes e cores, a focalização e nitidez são otimos.
Parabens
Nilson

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• sandpiper2 (11415)
• [2008-07-17 4:47]

Hi Silpa

Great shot of this pair enjoying themselves. You are quickly establishing yourself here as a fine photographer and good note maker. And you take the time to write good critiques. All these things are admired on this site. Your dedication is appropriate too, they are a fine couple.
As I said, excellent shot
Great composition and sharpness
Good background and POV.

Chris

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-07-17 8:12]

Hello Iris

This is a well composed image of this couple.
The colours are vivid and well saturated.
Excellent clarity and sharp focus.
The pov and dof are very good.
TFS

Rob

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• lousat (9869)
• [2008-07-18 11:07]

Hi Iris,this is a wonderfull macro,the details and the sharpness are at the top and i know how isn't easy to take so perfeclty this littles insects,very impressive work,my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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• rdfoto (3202)
• [2008-07-18 13:47]

Bonjour Iris
Très belle macro, beau sujet et bonne technique.
Merci pour le partage.
Amicalement Robi

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• izler (7848)
• [2008-09-11 12:44]

merhaba iris
good timing and well close-up capture of these cute bugs while they were busy
i like composition, POV, BG, light, colours and details
TFS
regards
izler

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• rousettus (8249)
• [2008-09-20 11:31]

Hello Silpa,
this is only one of great posts on your very nice portfolio. It is also great macro shot for reddish colored beautiful beetles in copulation. Focus, POV, colors, composition great. At same time, it is a great dedication two good persons, our friends, Ulla and Ivan. Thanks for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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• radz (3303)
• [2008-09-30 4:41]

Lovely capture,good timeing..
Nice POV&Composition.
TFS!