Is This My Best Side?

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• mbasil (3059)
• [2006-07-17 22:03]
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Beautiful shot, Scott. The macros is amazing -- incredible detail. The evening light works well; the light is not that dramatic, but it is very pleasant. I think you've done a great job, especially in light of the wind on these tall plants (I live in a windy area, so I know!). The only suggestion I would have would be impractical -- a horizontal composition with the whole 'hopper. But this is perfectly great just as it is. As for which one I like better, I don't have a favorite -- they're both very good but very different.
Mike

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• claudine (9803)
• [2006-07-17 23:07]

Hi Scott,

I think you manage pretty well with your new macro lens. The focus is great and allows us to see each single detail. Color and BG are great. I like the version posted in workshop better because we can see its nice wings. TFS,

Claudine

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• ramthakur (24902)
• [2006-07-18 0:05]

I like this one better than the one in your workshop, Scott. It gives complete close-up details of the head and legs. The image is sharp and crisp and you have done very well with your new equipment.

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• greghume (1774)
• [2006-07-18 0:33]

Hi Scott
I like this portrait view much better than the landscape workshop view. Although more of the dragon's body is visible in landscape, the sheer detail of the legs and head in portrait is stunning. The missing portion of the legs in landscape is also distracting. Hope this is useful. Regards.
Greg

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• coasties (27512)
• [2006-07-18 1:11]

Hi Scott

Fantastic macro, awesome detail. Congrats. :-)

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• TAZ (10918)
• [2006-07-18 1:37]

Wow ! Impressive portrait ! This great close-up allows to see a lot of details. Light and colors are pleasant too. Well seen and well done my friend.

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• pablominto (15468)
• [2006-07-18 1:53]
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Hi Scott,
Great macro work, this is scary..! Your investment paid off...
Superb details in this pin sharp image, amazing details!
Subject well framed in a dynamic composition, well done indeed!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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• liquidsunshine (11488)
• [2006-07-18 2:09]

Well captured Scott,
The details are nice, clear and sharp.
Good colours, lighting and exposure. POV is spot on.
I prefer this shot to the WS, however I would prefer to see a touch more space to the top and Rightside of the image as the D'fly seems a bit squashed in, or a frame would be good IMHO.
Thanks for posting, have a great week my friend.

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• red45 (26813)
• [2006-07-18 2:51]

Hi Scott!
I like both your pictures, but vertical version is better in my opinion. Very high quality and excellent details. Your hardware works very well with you :-) I like tight composition and brown colours. Great progress my friend!

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• ddg (4993)
• [2006-07-18 2:57]

Hello Scott, great portrait of this dragonfly, I like the POV and lighting too. Colors that blend well and a lot of details, very well done, best regards, Didier.

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• dew77 (13069)
• [2006-07-18 3:53]

Hello Scott,
Yes it's best side for me:)Details,POV,simple BG,sharpness,framing and composition are excellent.
TFS...:-)

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• Dando (3052)
• [2006-07-18 5:33]

Hi Scott, excellent macro and also very scary. You are really making macro work look like child's play. The details and colours you have captured are outstanding. Excellent focus and sharpness especially considering the magnification of the shot, brilliant work. Extremely well done and TFS.
Dean.

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• osse (7745)
• [2006-07-18 6:31]

Good close-up Scott
Great colours, sharpnes, details, POV and light.
Well done mf

osse

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• Janice (17434)
• [2006-07-18 6:37]
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WOW! excellent results with your new macro lens and extender Scott. It is really a great shot. They both are! TFS
Janice

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• Silke (5398)
• [2006-07-18 7:39]

This is an amazing POV and fantastic composition, phenomenal clarity and expert composition. (with your talent, I can actually start to appreciate the beauty of these little critters.
A++
Silke

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• wkshelton (5492)
• [2006-07-18 7:40]

Hello Scott, excllent colors, Bg, POv DOF perfect details, Great close up details Are crisp, You have all the luck fro these close ups to be able to take a photo of such a samll creature up close is just amazing. TFs Kyle

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• marhowie (34531)
• [2006-07-18 8:13]
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Hi Scott,
Excellent sharp detail seen in this extremely close composition..Very good light, color, BG, and DOF as well. At 1/20th, any slight air movement is death to the macro photographer..as you know :)
I shoot macro at the flower tops, and these s-speeds myself many times..I say again - very difficult with any air movement whatsoever..
Very well done.

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• Scott (1398)
• [2006-07-18 11:16]

Scott,

I rarely look at macro shoots this caught my eye, and I like it better than the second.
tfs
scott

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• aido (4046)
• [2006-07-18 11:36]

Hi Scott,
Woow, this thing looks pretty fearsome that close. Great detail, especially with the converter on. Perfect exposure and great framing. I always find their eyes confusing, it's very hard to get a good view of them unless you get really close. They quite often look blurred when it's obvious they're not. Perfect DOF, no fall-off and excellent neutral BG. Great work again!
Cheers,
Adrian

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• AnimalExplorer (8322)
• [2006-07-18 11:55]

First of all this is a very nice shot, out of the two images I would have to say this one is the best. Wind can be very cruel at times and can create some disapointing results, but patience & persistence work hand in hand. :)

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• marmottelolo (14467)
• [2006-07-18 11:57]

hi scott
enormement de detyails sue ce gros plan de libellule,on distingue legerement les facettes de l'oeil.
tres bien fait.
laurent

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• ellis49 (28681)
• [2006-07-18 12:17]

Hi Scott,
it's a very nice macro with very good details, especially with a converter. As Howard mention it's not easy to shot with that long SS 1/20 sec but you manage very well here.
The POV and pose are good. Well done with the exposure too.
Great work, my friend.

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• jeanpaul (13845)
• [2006-07-18 17:25]

Bonjour Scott
Félicitation pour cette très jolie prise de vue avec ce super macro. C'est vraiment un bel insecte et les couleurs sont justes.
Félicitations pour la netteté et les détails.

Merci pour l'envoie et Bravo....JP

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• CTP (3183)
• [2006-07-18 22:10]

Hi Scott,
Excellent Dragonfly close-up my friend.
I like your pov,dof,focus,sharpness,bblurred bg,colors,note and details.TFS
Chris

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• Graal (5002)
• [2006-07-19 2:54]

Hi Scott,
great macro, good details and composition. I like the colours and DOF also. Good work.
Rgs, Aleksander

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• AndyB (3978)
• [2006-07-19 7:36]

Hello Scott,
This is excellent macro work.
A great composition and POV,good lighting and nice sharp detail.
Each to their own but I prefer this composition to the landscape version.
Great shot well done,keep 'em coming!

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• jcoowanitwong (11461)
• [2006-07-19 11:37]

Hi Scott,
This is a superb macro. I really have no comment as all settings seem perfect to me. For my personal preference, I like the landscape version. The play of light and more of dragonfly to see made stronger impact. Nevertheless both versions are great picture.
JC

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• soccer (1919)
• [2006-07-19 11:39]

Scott,

Amazing Macro with excellent Composition, Detail, Sharpness, OOF BG and Lighting. TFS,
Sheriff

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• SkyF (8113)
• [2006-07-19 13:37]

Hello Scott,
I don't know if it's the best side, but sure a very good one. This is an excellent closeup, the details and sharpness are superp. Great POV and very nice crop.
TFS..Sky

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• wuta (2034)
• [2006-07-19 14:01]

Hello Scott , A Great macro shot , sharp details compositie light pov bg i'ts a beauty, tfs Greetings Teunie .

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• valy67 (5276)
• [2006-07-19 15:57]

Wow, Scott, this is really an impressive macro shot ! Amazing details on the dragonfly, and beautiful natural colors. Excellent composition, POV and DOF. I would say I prefer this picture, even if WS is very good too. Very well done !
Valérie.

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• Dave (2151)
• [2006-07-20 23:57]

That is pretty cool and amazing! Really takes the viewer inside that creature's world.
Great work!
Thanks,
Dave

ps my wife said, "Wow!"

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• ScottHale (420)
• [2006-07-21 22:16]

Scott,
Your getting a pretty good grip of that new Macro lens. Awesome detail and great lighting.
The sticky arms on this guy amazes me! Great composition here too! I can't wait to see some more of your macro's! The OOF BG is superb and the portrait framing rocks! I like both shots for different reasons....the landscape version is nice but this one was probably a more complicated composition.
Make sense? I'll end this critique, shaking my head in amazement! Damn....
Scott

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• Signal-Womb (10933)
• [2006-07-25 5:25]

That a very nice capture Scott, you got incredibly close for this one. The pose is very good here strengthening the close composition. well done.

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• PDP (11755)
• [2006-07-25 11:47]

Hello Scott,

Top marks on the copmposition, very good! In one way I like it alot in another is kind of appears that the dragonfly is being pulled from the perch. It's all very good but I thnk you could get a little more colour with some saturation. Very well done.

*I've turned off my points, I cannot recieve and I cannot give, I'm sorry for the latter*

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• thistle (9152)
• [2006-07-25 14:24]

Hello Scott,
Very good shot! Details are very clear. Great colours and nice close framing too.
WELL DONE!

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• izler (7870)
• [2006-07-26 13:05]

hi Scott
wooow excellent close up. superb timing and exposure. POV, BG, DOF and details are great.
successful job...
thanks for sharing
regards
izler

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• chiliu (6442)
• [2006-07-26 22:01]

Hi Scott,
This is very close, the details are superb, excellent POV and nice natural colours.
Really nice one!

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• HELO (352)
• [2006-07-27 9:39]

bonjour Scott
belle prise de vue
bon BG
belles couleurs et très bons détails
félisitation
heloise

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• carper (8208)
• [2006-07-27 12:38]

you have lenses Scot,
fantastic sharpness, well composed with a good pov and a nice dof, self I think, that you can do this better, with another point of view. I know it Scot you can do it. good job.
gr. jaap

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• RII (2752)
• [2006-07-28 23:39]

Hi Scott.
Very nice macro, fine details with excellent colors and contrast, great portrait.Good note.

Saludos...RICARDO.

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• RAP (7405)
• [2006-08-08 10:07]

Impresionante super macro Scott, realmente.
Los detalles obtenidos al igual que su nitidez, son grandiosos.
El fondo limpio permite realzar aun más la imagen del insecto y su percha.
Una adecuado encuadre y elección del recorte completan una excelente presentación.
Cordiales saludos... Ricardo

Impressive super macro Scott, really.
The details obtained the same as their clarity, they are grandiose.
The clean background allows to enhance more the image of the insect and their hanger.
An appropriate frame and election of the cutting complete an excellent presentation.
Cordial greetings... Ricardo

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• metcher (4115)
• [2006-09-11 12:37]

H, Scott.
This has very good composition and POV. Very close = rich details. Nice BG, light and colors.