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• Matt-Bird (1924)
• [2007-06-17 5:00]

Hi Ram,
I love the detail and the POV is really interesting. Very sharp details and good DOF.
regards
Matt.

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• cicindela (6980)
• [2007-06-17 5:08]
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Dear Ram!
This is very detailed and sharp picture. I can see "every single" ommatidium in dragonfly's eye! And bravo for so great DOF and very nice POV.
On the other hand I have to say that I do not like a BG, especially in the workshop. Maybe I am wrong but it is not a natural leaf but rather a "plastic" one :) Of course it is less important for the dragonfly but in general composition it does not look to aesthetic.
Anyway, bravo for very nice documentary photo!
Greetings,
Radomir

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• haraprasan (13064)
• [2007-06-17 5:19]

Hi Mr. Ram,
A nice closeup of the emperor. The compound eyes are clearly visible. Just beautiful. Thanks a lot for sharing. And just one request don't call me Mr. Nayak just Nayak is OK for me.

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• cataclysta (4495)
• [2007-06-17 5:36]

Hello Ram
Beautiful macro shot my friend
Perfect sharpnes, nice composition all the details are clearly visible

Very good job
Best wishes
Krzysztof

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• gurupawan (1753)
• [2007-06-17 5:38]

Hi ram ,

A lovely close up , this month i got to see very close ups of dragonfly and this adds up to that wonderfull closeups This pic showcase the mechanism of wings , amazing shot with great details. I have an EYE on this pic ;)

Tfs and happy weekend,

Pawan

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• volkan (6230)
• [2007-06-17 5:51]

....of the third kind :)
Nice title and beautiful presentation of this dragonfly.Looks like it has crashed into a wall :)
Excellent sharpness and details.
TFS

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• valy67 (5276)
• [2007-06-17 6:10]

Helo ram !
What an awesome close-up ! We can see each and every detail of this beautiful dragonfly. I really like all those tiny facets on the eyes, really amazing. You also made great use of your flash. Colors are beautiful, as wel as the POV. Very well done !
Valerie.

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• pankajbajpai (14194)
• [2007-06-17 6:34]

hello mr thakur,
this close encounter is really a very close one, the mechanism of wings look really great, looks like some very powerful flying machine, liked the pov, sharp image with good details, very nice macro shot,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• fartash (10173)
• [2007-06-17 9:44]

Hello Ram
Great closeup of this Dragonfly and
his Compound Eyes,Perfect details,BG and
DOF,Great lighting and composition,
Superb shot,friend.

Good Luck
Fartash

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• jcoowanitwong (11461)
• [2007-06-17 10:52]

Hi Ram,
This is a marvelous macro picture. You get real close and even closer with the crop. The focus is pin sharp and exposure is perfect. TFS this masterpiece of yours.
JC

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• Hay_kes (3434)
• [2007-06-17 10:58]

Hi Dear Ram,
What an impreesive close-up.Details, sharpness, colours and exposure are excellent.
TFS.
Warm Regards.

hAyAti

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• joey (19717)
• [2007-06-17 11:06]

Hi Ram,
a super-sharp shot.
Very detailed.
Well done,
Joey

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• jmp (8400)
• [2007-06-17 11:42]

Hi Ram,
This is not a close-up, this a microscopic view! Awesome details and excellent dof. Also perfect lighting and crop.
TFS, José M.

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• goutham_ramesh (8731)
• [2007-06-17 12:20]

Hi Ram,
Are they not super? The details in the shot is very good and you have stretched your lens to the limits and got an good picture!
TFS
Goutham

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• Jamesp (14366)
• [2007-06-17 12:35]

Hi Ram

You have surpassed yourself!!! Fantastic detail and colour etc. I really do not know what else to say!

James

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• eqshannon (19683)
• [2007-06-17 12:42]

Add to those comments above, all of the superlative words I can think. So very sharp. So very close and detailed. Composition is much to my liking.

Such and amazing world...

Bob Pacific NW Wilderness

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• jaycee (14907)
• [2007-06-17 15:49]

Hi Ram,

Amazing close-up of this dragonfly. The details are marvelous and the eyes are absolutely amazing. I like the original too - showing the beautiful colors and the huge wings.

Jane

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• ridvan (5140)
• [2007-06-17 15:54]

selam ram ; excellent macro shot of this dragonfly, good details presented , very nice BG and POV, well captured with splendid colours
TFS
regards
ridvan

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• Mana (16346)
• [2007-06-17 22:05]

Hi Ram,
Awesome macro shot. Immaculate sharpness and very clear details. Good use of flash here. Amazng formations there - seems like nuts and bolts. These pictures makes us understand the intricacies of their wing mechanism and the secret behind their swift flying. Those eye bulbs are also gorgeous. Very nicely composed and presented. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• v_amarbhaskar (1052)
• [2007-06-17 23:10]

Dear Ramthakur sir,
This picture is similar to the one posted by Murali Santhanam (called Nuts and Bolts !).
Looks like you all are going inside the insect ! while we are yet to scratch the surface ! Great level of details and this picture is illustrative to study the wings mechanism and how they are attached to the body and also the eye and its details.
Marvelous and master piece work sir.
TFS. With best regards.vab.

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• pablominto (15470)
• [2007-06-18 3:29]

Hello Ram,
It is always impressive to see the eyes reproduced like that!
All over great dedtails, and with fine natural colours...
Insect is tightly framed, and in this case I don't miss the wings since there are so many other details to explore!
Greetings,
Pablo -

:-) OK-

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• gannu (10678)
• [2007-06-18 4:25]

Sir this is nice and excellent macro work. These such pictures give us the encouragement to do much better good. Ganesh

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• claudine (9805)
• [2007-06-18 6:18]

This is so close and so sharp Ram. I will eventually need a good macro lens as there is no way I can do something like this with mine I think. This is interesting to see those great details and beautiful colors from so close! Well done with interesting notes again :) Thanks,
Claudine

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• jeanpaul (13845)
• [2007-06-18 13:12]

Bonjour Ram
Félicitation pour cette grande prise de vue avec ce beau macro, c'est du grand art.
Les couleurs ,les détails et la composition ainsi que le BG tout est parfait.C'est impressionnant d'y voir les yeux.
Merci et au revoir....JP

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• Alex99 (14615)
• [2007-06-18 13:24]

Hi, dear Ram.
It is true great macro. Bravo, my friend. Excellent, skillfully done picture. I like all its components especially crisp sharpness, superb details and colours, amazing DOF and perfect flash light. I also like your crop as well as WS. Both variants are very nice. My heart greetings and TFS.
Alexei.

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• JoseMiguel (5173)
• [2007-06-18 19:08]

Hi Ram,
Really very impressive!
I like so much this macro made of the dragonfly.
The close approach and the stunning details got on the insect are very good ones.
Just look at the parts on the body! Magnificent!
I'm so glad to see this outstanding image from you.
Congratulations and thanks for share it.
My best regards,
JM

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• marhowie (34535)
• [2007-06-21 9:31]

Excellent extreme closeup Ram, I like it.
Very nice sharp detail, DOF, and use of flash. Well done!
Howard

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• radz (3324)
• [2007-06-22 7:15]

AWESOME!Superb details!!This is one of you the best Macro shot!!TFS!

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• smitha (3427)
• [2007-06-22 11:41]

Hello Sir,
What a superb capture! Great POV and excellent details.Excellent macro work.
TFS, Smitha.