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beetles n thistles


beetles n thistles
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Copyright: howard shirley (gerbilratz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 362 W: 0 N: 980] (3120)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-22
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-03 10:29
Viewed: 322
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Beetles n Thistles... just a quick upload for now, I had a bit of an accident whilst out taking pictures, er..slipped on wet grass and fell down a 9 ft ditch, broke bits of camera/flash gun, and have to visit A&E for an x-ray... big disappointment was missing the darter dragonfly sharing a scabious with a bee....drat!!... but this will have to do as compensation until camera and body is fixed..... I hope to critique tomorrow.....please accept my apologies!!

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2465 W: 168 N: 7448] (23526)
  • [2008-07-03 13:02]

Hello Howard,
I'm sorry to read about your accident - we all get too eager at times when we see something exciting! I sincerely hope you haven't injured yourself too badly!
Anyway you got a lovely sharp capture of this Thistle, I like the way it is 'drooping' and the colours are wonderful. Very nice diffuse background too.
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

Hello Howard,

I am sorry for your accident and hope he is soon fixed.
Perfect macro shot with beautiful colours.

Gert

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 477] (1973)
  • [2008-07-03 18:49]

Hi Howard , sorry to hear about your accident , hope you and your camera are ok :-)

A good compensation , I am very fond of the striking color of the thistle flowers , they are just starting to come into bloom here , thanks for sharing this well detailed and colorful photo.

regards
Art

A lovely shot!You make the beetles look good too!Sorry about your accident!Take care!
Goldy

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-07-03 21:40]

Hello Howard

A lovely close up of this thistle of activity.
The colours are vibrant.
Very good DOF and focus.
Nicely done.
TFS

Rob

Hello Howard,
the exposure and focus is first class!
very sharp with wonderful colouration and details in the shot
well done and TFS
cheers
Tony

Hi Howard, perfect macro shot of this thistle flower and beetles on it. Wonderful composition. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

Hello Howard, perfect macro shot of these beetles on a thistle. TFS. Regards,
Deniz

Perfect colours and clarity. And also excellent details. TFS. Hope you get well soon:)
Have a nice weekend.
Gamze:)

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