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Mellow yellow


Mellow yellow
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Copyright: Andy Brook (AndyB) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1592 W: 32 N: 1361] (3978)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-05-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 350D, Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM, Hoya 52mm HMC Skylight 1B
Exposure: f/10.0, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-05-31 2:43
Viewed: 1051
Points: 36
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Apologies to all for my absense from the site,I’ve a lot of catching up to do and I’m looking forward to viewing all the photos I’ve missed.
My father passed away on the 10th of May and its been an awful time for me and my family. My mum was with my dad for 43 years and they had 42 years of happy marriage which is a rarity in itself these days.
We are giving her all the love and support that we possibly can as she tries to get used to life without him.
This photo was taken on one of his favourite walks. He recently discovered digital photography (thanks to me!) and he never went out without his camera which fitted perfectly into his shirt pocket.
He used to call me the bug man and I’m going to miss showing him the photos I took.

I think this unusual fly is a Snipe fly but any info is most welcome.
It was feeding on a dandelion which I used to think was just a common weed but when you get up close they do have some beauty and they are an important early Spring food source for insects.

Thanks for looking,have a great day.

phlr, eruyanik, dew77, thistle, gelor, scottevers7, Athila, TAZ, ellis49, wallhalla15, liquidsunshine, red45, firelord, aido, RII has marked this note useful
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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1276 W: 133 N: 873] (2804)
  • [2006-05-31 3:47]

Stunning photo andy!
Amaising details!
Excellent DOF!
Very good on colours!
The yellow flower is a very good BG for this insect!
5* and TFS!

Hello Andy,
I'm very sorry to hear that your father passed away. I don't know what I say! Here is the life has a rules.

For the photo, it's great really! So close and all the details are seen easily! Colours are amazing also! pov, framing all are great too! Thank you.
Best regards,
Ersin

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-05-31 4:36]

Hello Andy,
I'm sorry for your loss.Nice to see a new post from you again:)Excellent close up,crisp clear and razorsharp.POV,colors,lighting and framing are also wonderful.TFS....:-)

Hello Andy,
I'm sorry to hear about your father and your mum. I can't even imagine how she feels withouth him. Your note was very beautiful and touching :-)
Hard to write about the picture now, but I'll try :-)
It has really great sharpness, details on the fly are amazing. I like the POV and framing too. The yellow dandelion flower looks great too.
VERY WELL DONE!

Have a great day too!

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  • gelor Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Note Writer [C: 128 W: 3 N: 12] (517)
  • [2006-05-31 6:36]

Bonjour Andy,
Quelle superbe mise au point ! Beau travail.
Gérard

Superb shot Andy..Really :)
You nailed the DOF, islolating the subject in the frame well..Tack sharp and very detailed, perfect exposure, color, and framing.
I was deeply touched by your note mf..
Very well done.

Hi Andy,
Superb macro! Vivid yellow color and tack sharp detail. The comp. and framing look flawless here. I am sorry for the loss of your father. It is good to see you back here.
Scott

Hi Andy!

Nice close-up you have here. Excellent sharpness and perfect exposure. Low POV shows the insect sideway in favor of focus and DOF. Diagonal orientation of the bug add dynamism to the image.

Excellent work and TFS.

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  • TAZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2385 W: 50 N: 3184] (10918)
  • [2006-05-31 13:05]

Hello Andy, I am sad for you and your family... I understand you because I lived it.
An excellent picture in tribute of your father.
Christian

Hi Andy,
I'm sorry for your loss.
It's a nice close-up with good POV and composition.
The details and colours are also very good.
Graet work.

Great macro Andy. Excellent composition with very good sharpness and very good details. Very good job. Well done. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

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  • wuta Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 871 W: 2 N: 606] (2034)
  • [2006-05-31 15:26]

Hello Andy , A very great shot from this insect , good details colours compositie light sharp and pov very good . and i am sorry for the loss of your father ,sterkte for you and youre family , Greetings Teunie .

Hi Andy,
I'm very sorry to hear of your loss.

Good detail, colours and sharpness. exposure and lighting are good. Good POV and composition.

Thanks for posting mf.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2831 W: 75 N: 8025] (26865)
  • [2006-06-01 2:10]

Hi Andy!
I'm very sorry to hear such bad news about your father...
Photo is great - so sunny and joyfull. Fly looks very nice with Dandelion, both sharp and detailed. Great tribute to your father, my friend.

hi andy
c'est formidable ce que l'on peut faire avec un 350d,vivement que je puisse me l'offrir.en attendant merci pour le partage.
laurent

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1097 W: 168 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-06-02 15:41]

Hi Andy,
Very sorry to hear about your Dad. I lost my Dad two years ago, I know the place you're in right now. My condolences and best wishes to you and your family.

I agree with Monika, it's hard to write anything about the picture now. It's a beautiful shot, excellent framing and details, beautiful colours and light.

Have a good weekend.

Best regards,
Adrian

Hi Andy,
this is perfect, wow, the colours so brilliant and everything so sharp.
Also nice light and a pretty arrangement, I like it, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • RII Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 478 W: 0 N: 872] (2752)
  • [2006-06-06 23:22]

Hi Andy.
Wonderfull macro, fantastic colors and details, I like the tones and yellow colors, the compo is magnific,all is excellent.

Saludos...RICARDO.

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