Morning Colors

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• haraprasan (13068)
• [2008-06-16 5:44]

Hi Howard,
It is good to see you again. As I was not here for quite a long time say about 15 days or so. Well I think this is some sort of adult mayfly. Hope somebody can exactly identify this. Excellent composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• gannu (10792)
• [2008-06-16 5:44]

Hello Howard, What else should I say after seeing this. Just brilliant and beautiful.
superb focus ganesh

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• ralfsworld (6056)
• [2008-06-16 5:47]

Hi Howard
Man, I don't know so much about insects so I can't help you about ID. This is really good one wit everything on right place...
Well done and TFS
Ralf

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• PeterZ (8287)
• [2008-06-16 5:59]

Hello Howard,
What a strange looking insect.
The contrasting colours in this photo are superb; sharpness and details excellent. Everything in this photo is so good! Very beautiful!
Regards,
Peter

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• Argus (23403)
• [2008-06-16 6:02]

Hello Howard,
Yes, this is a species of mayfly shown with perfect sharpness against a colourful BG, the OOF tarp being very effective in showing it off. I like the pose with the front pair of legs held up.
As all mayflies have three long 'tails' I wonder if this one had his nipped off by a bird trying to catch his breakfast.
TFS the great macro, mf
Ivan

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• Heaven (3257)
• [2008-06-16 6:13]

Hi Howard!

The colours and the contrast in this picture are marvellous. All is so vivid, and - moreover - so crystal clear. It's a refreshing picture... like many taken in the morning!

Kind regards

Markus

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• ramthakur (25112)
• [2008-06-16 6:38]

The red and the blue encasing the Fly are the heart and soul of this fantastic image, Howard.
As for the Fly, the mind boggles at the sight of those really out of this world wing patterns.
Hats off to your skills as a professional nature photographer, my friend.
Warm regards.
Ram

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• eqshannon (19863)
• [2008-06-16 6:58]

Great Howard...Gee....that red looks about as natural as it more than likely does when seen in person...and hence it gives the shot a film quality. Nicely contrasted and portrayed as if in a position of prayer...who knows..nature is like that eh?
Bob

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• MMM (6928)
• [2008-06-16 7:05]

Hi Howard
Beautiful image.Sharpness and colors are outstanding.Amasing details .Very nice colors also for the OOF g.
TFS Michel

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• uleko (23588)
• [2008-06-16 7:58]

Hello Howard,
It's funny how often this happens! You try to focus on one thing and then something else pops up out of nowhere!! Anyway, this is a very fine capture of this Mayfly and I like the Gerbera in the workshop too. Both excellent technically and I love the colours.
TFS and kind regards, Ulla

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• eng55 (1127)
• [2008-06-16 8:39]

Hi Howard,
Perfect macro.Details are amazing.Colors,contrast,exposure,POV and composition are also wonderful.Excellent work!
Thanks for posting.

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• bahadir (350)
• [2008-06-16 8:50]

Hello Howard, perfect macro shot of this ephemeropteran fly.
Thanks for sharing.
Regards, Bahadır

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• pankajbajpai (14270)
• [2008-06-16 9:02]

hello howard,
amazing macro shot, i loved the saturated colors in this shot, a pleasing composition too,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• batu (11046)
• [2008-06-16 9:08]
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Hello Howard,
this is a really brilliant, sharp and colouful picture showing the mayfly in all its details.
The specimen probably belongs to hte genus Hexagenia (family: Ephemeridae). I suggest Hexagenia limbata.
Best wishes, Peter

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• ellis49 (28681)
• [2008-06-16 9:26]

Hi Howard,
this is beautiful, the colours are amazing and so are the
details, especially the wings couldn't be any better.
Well done, my friend.

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• jaycee (15001)
• [2008-06-16 9:55]

Hi Howard,

A double treat for me - I've never seen a red daisy nor a mayfly before. The closeup of the flower is gorgeous. The Mayfly is wonderful - the wings are sensational with razor sharp details. Is he biting his leg? I love the look on his face and the fantastic eye. I'm watching Tiger and Rocco and am rooting for the underdog. 9:00 is pretty early for me to turn on the TV.

Jane

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• marmottelolo (14467)
• [2008-06-16 10:16]

bonjour howard
j'ai toujours le même plaisir a ouvrir une de vos photos!
la qualité est comme toujours impeccable.
bravo et merci.
laurent

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• carper (8208)
• [2008-06-16 10:19]

fantastic one Howard,
marvelous colours, good settings, very good composition, yes your the pro here, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

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• maurydv (4248)
• [2008-06-16 11:04]

Meravigliosa macro, eccellenti POV, DOF e composizione, straordinaria definzione dei dettagli, magnifici i colori saturi e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• nglen (21050)
• [2008-06-16 12:03]

Hi Howard. Great deatil in the wings and body.,I was down by the local rive in May and they were flying every where. Good use of the light with bright colours. TFS.
Nick..

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• rdfoto (3202)
• [2008-06-16 12:11]

Bonjour Howard
Très belle macro, excellentes couleurs et détails, très beau sujet.
Amicalement Robi

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• Hil (4839)
• [2008-06-16 12:57]

Hi Howard,

Great capture of the Mayfly.
Its a very nice pose and a excellent POV.
Nice sharp details and I really like the comtrasting colours in your shot.

Hil

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• rousettus (8316)
• [2008-06-16 13:12]

Hello Howard
wonderful macro shot with perfect sharpness. splendid colors. Nice to see it and workshop with your usual master quality. Thanx.
best wishes
Ahmet

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• tuslaw (1929)
• [2008-06-16 13:50]

Howard,
This is an absolutely stunning photo, perfect in every way. You can't get any better!!
Are their wings always extended like this, or did you have to wait for just the right moment to click the shutter?
I've seen on the news where they have to use street sweepers to clean them up sometimes in the Cleveland area.
Thanks for sharing a beautiful image.
Ron

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• Luis52 (10144)
• [2008-06-16 19:09]

Hola Howard.
La combinacion de nitidos colores lucen bellamente en esta exelente imagen. La pose del insecto con las alas extendidas que se aprecian con gran nitidez.
Saludos Howard.
Luis52.

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• jpdenk (1084)
• [2008-06-16 21:13]

Hello Howard,

A superb shot of this Mayfly, sharpness is great, perfect exposure, nice composition and color.

Thanks,
John

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• Jamesp (14380)
• [2008-06-16 22:55]

Hi Howard

Wonderful detail and lighting - you have captured the waxy texture of this insect perfectly.

James

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• boreocypriensis (12728)
• [2008-06-17 0:26]

Hi Howard, another perfect macro capture of your excellent photography. Superb detailed and great composition. the red BG also stunning. TFS my friend!
Cheers,

Bayram

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• Janice (17486)
• [2008-06-17 0:51]

I don't know Mayflies at all. This one looks like he has his hand raised calling for HELP!! Super sharpness showing all the sharp details of the wings Howard.

And I love the macro of the gerbera - just lovely. . .
Janice

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• Silvio2006 (23972)
• [2008-06-17 1:02]

Hi again Howard, fantastic symphony of colors, superb fly with amazing details and excellent sharpness, great composition, BRAVO! very well done, ciao Silvio

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• bobcat08 (1341)
• [2008-06-17 3:00]

Hello Howard,

What a beautiful contrast between colors and shadow. Amazing.
POV, DOF and BG are good.

Thanks for sharing. TFS BOB

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• CeltickRanger (7002)
• [2008-06-17 6:24]

hello Howard

WOW ! what a beautiful image, i see 3 tones of colours,
blue, red and for the insect we can say yellow, fine POV,
the 3 tones of colours are framed very well in the image,
sharpness and details are excellent, TFS

Asbed

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• hester (10944)
• [2008-06-17 12:37]

Hi Howard

This is a marvellous detailed shot of a mayfly. I don't think I have seen such a close shot before. Great POV and the red flower sets him off nicely. Wonderful work

TFS

Karan

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• joey (19883)
• [2008-06-17 13:42]

Superb macro!!
The colours are beautiful!
The red and blue go very well together and then are balanced out by the yellowish Mayfly.
Pin-sharp, excellent detail and crystal clear.
Very well composed.

Well done, Howard!

Cheers,
Joe

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• NinaM (4593)
• [2008-06-17 14:32]

Hellow Howard, stunning colours, beautiful light and what a strange butterfly! And red is red in this picture and in the workshop, incredible! I think red is the hardest colour to render in a picture, like the poppy red, and you managed it perfectly with your skilled eyes. I think this butterfly is the same we had in the bedroom last night, they are almost citrus yellow and the long stick coming out the mouth is peculiar! Thanks for this beautiful composition,

Francine

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• horia (12498)
• [2008-06-18 4:42]

Hi Howard

Another absolute beauty from you, my friend!
I'm simply speechless to the amount of wonderful colors you can get out of these macros! Really terrific!
The contrast here between the mayfly and the petals is superb and if you add to that the excellent BG...it's really amazing!
The side flash had a very interesting effect here - leaving that leg shadow on its body - but it sure exposed it spot-on. I like the idea overall.
The details are also awesome - super clear and sharp - and the DOF is exceptional, keeping the entire subject in perfect focus. It's a bit of a shame something happened to it's tail (the 3 appendages are torn here), but other than that, it's a gorgeous presentation for the species.

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• vanderschelden (26640)
• [2008-06-18 22:50]

I enjoy the show, Howard.
Yep!
TFS
Annick

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• Tamrock (3651)
• [2008-06-19 8:59]

hi howard!
very nice with the fine colours!
really sharp and nice macro with
fine exposure and a good composition!
good work!

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• Alex99 (14679)
• [2008-06-19 9:40]

Hi Howard.
What a terrific richness of colour palette. Plus superb DOF, amazing flash work and ultimate details/sharpness of all pictured objects. BG. Its smoothness and colouration are fine as other components of the masterpiece. My congratulations and Bravo.
Alexei.

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• SelenE (12226)
• [2008-06-19 12:14]

Hi Howard,
Great macro shot in all aspects. Bravo and TFS
All the best,
Selen

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• RII (2752)
• [2008-06-19 23:34]

Hi Howard.
Is simple fantastic, master macro in colors, sharpnees,contrast,exposure, you have great talent and equipment.

Thanks....RICARDO.

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• Hormon_Manyer (1108)
• [2008-06-20 8:47]

Hi Howard,
I'm amazed by the fantastic lights, colors and DOF You managed to shoot, not to mention superb sharpness. Instead of writing more clichés I rather bookmark it as a favorite photo - this tells everything about my feelings. Big congratulations, and of course tfs the pic and the interesting note.
Best wishes from Hungary, László

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• Juyona (13277)
• [2008-07-01 15:02]

Hola Howard,
excelente macro amigo,
detalles y perfecta nitidez...
sensacional trabajo,
saludos
pt

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• extramundi (12700)
• [2008-07-04 10:16]

You should have titled this one as "Praying mayfly" :)
Excellent colours, details and most elegant composition.
I had to vote this one too!
Regards, Felipe.

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• zahoor_salmi (1125)
• [2008-08-20 5:55]

Very beautiful!
perfect sharpness against a colourful

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• jusninasirun (5238)
• [2008-09-19 20:10]

Hello Howard. This Mayfly looks stunning against the red. I like the well lit exposure in excellent perch. The muted blue background is another pleasing addition to this already wonderful image. Best regards. Jusni