Guard at the Lord Palace

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• ramthakur (26117)
• [2008-07-27 0:13]

A fine caption to the image, Alexei.
The Crab Spider standing at the entrance to the flower really looks like keeping a vigil.
Very eloquent, colourful image with a fantastic DOF.
Well done and regards.
Ram

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• jignasi (8956)
• [2008-07-27 0:44]

Que decir de nuevo ?? Otra de tus espectaculares tomas en que sacas muy buen partido de los colores. Impresionante conjunto.

Saludos Alexei: Josep Ignasi

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• cloud (2043)
• [2008-07-27 0:58]

Hello Alexei,
Next crab spider and also very successful. No one didn't show this species on TN. I like your notes an read carefully. I have pleasure from it.
Best regards, Pawel

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• Royaldevon (3608)
• [2008-07-27 2:04]

Hello Alexei,

How nice to see you posting again!
This is a wonderful, detailed shot! The colour and textures of the flower petals are well conveyed. And then, there is the bonus of the lurking crab spider. His body looks almost transparent and catches the refection of the light! My compliments!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• lousat (11310)
• [2008-07-27 2:05]

Hi Alex,this is another great artwork,i know that isn't easy to have a perfect pic like that whit a crab so little!!Very impressive quality,excellent idea and excellent realisation,thanks a lot for share this great crab's series,have a nice Sunday,LUCIANO

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• cataclysta (4762)
• [2008-07-27 2:14]

Hi Alex
Another beautiful spider shot. A small killer inside the red flower. Great sharpness and DOF, very nice POV - we can see what is inside the flower. As always great.
TFS
Krzysztof

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• maurydv (5630)
• [2008-07-27 2:25]

Ciao Alexei,
le tue macro di questo piccolo ragno sono tutte spettacolari, eccellente POV che ci introduce nei misteri di questo bellissimo fiore e del suo ospite, straordinaria la definizione dei dettagli e ottima DOF, magnifici, vivaci e contrastati i colori.
Uno splendido lavoro. Grazie e complimenti.
Maurizio

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• GLEM (5741)
• [2008-07-27 2:36]

hi Alexei
pour la dernière de la série c'est une réussite. Superbe oppostion de couleurs, fine composition. La chasse va être bonne, c'est sûr :)

regards

gaetan

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• Argus (24699)
• [2008-07-27 3:20]
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Hello Alexei,
You couldn't present a sharper image of this Crab spider from this POV, the DOF allowing us to see not only the spider with great clarity, but the red flower that it is holding guard in with fine clarity (is it a Nasturtium?)
TFS this fine image,
Best regards,
Ivan

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• fiyo (8818)
• [2008-07-27 4:16]

Hello Alexei,
Wonderful close up. Details are crisp clear.I liked POV,sharpness,lighting and framing a lot.TFS.

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• uleko (24815)
• [2008-07-27 4:20]

Hello Alexei,
Not a Funnel Spider but a Crab Spider that's found itself a funnel!! It looks almost as if it is going to be swallowed by the flower! Brilliant capture with great focus on the spider against the beautiful red petals. Well done!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• eqshannon (21753)
• [2008-07-27 6:05]

Your final post in the series was the most dramatic.....which is how in movies, ending are usually happening. You build up with a crescendo on a minor key then finale in major key at forte! The drama is seen in the distinct deep red and the almost pearl white of the spider. It is a drama in images Alexei and you did a fine piece of art/photo lesson.
Bob

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• rdfoto (3202)
• [2008-07-27 6:11]

Bonjour Alex
Très belle prise de cette araigné, très belles couleurs lumière et bonne netteté, bravo
Amicalement Robi

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• Silvio2006 (26025)
• [2008-07-27 6:58]

Hi Alexei, splendid red palace for this white lord, beautiful macro with wonderful colors, fine details and excellent sharpness, perfect focus and great DOF, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• gannu (11866)
• [2008-07-27 9:15]

Hello Alex, Lovely. The white with the red is just superb. Excellent observation and clarity. Thanks for sharing. Ganesh smiley tmrw

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• jaycee (15987)
• [2008-07-27 9:41]

Hi Alexei,

I'm so sorry to see this mini-series end. This crab spider, in all of its glorious detail, really does seem to be standing guard to the entrance of the beautiful flower. Beautiful colors, clarity, composition and concept. I love the workshop showing how lovely these flowers are.

Jane

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• haraprasan (13334)
• [2008-07-27 10:09]

Hi Alexei,
I lovely capture of this beautiful crab spider on the lovely flower. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing. BTW I think the time problem is due to error configuration in time zone either in the camera or in the PC. But I am not sure. I have not faced any problems like this before. Hope somebody will help.

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• nglen (22504)
• [2008-07-27 12:49]

Hi Alexei. I always like to read your notes about the pictures. You have captured a fine close up of the Spider with fine detail. Good colours in the bright red flower. a good POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• Juyona (13559)
• [2008-07-27 13:36]

Hello Alexei,
another demonstration, of your talent...
beautiful macro with beautiful colors and magnificent focus,
greetings

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• rousettus (9194)
• [2008-07-27 16:46]

hello Alexei
recently, I go to field trip for scientific purpose. So, I have not enough time for visiting TN. SOrry for my delay.
This is really perfect macro shot; not only for Thomisidae species, but also for red flower. Congratulations. Wonderful sharp details, excellent composition and presentation. Amazing superb colors. Thanks for sharing, best wishes my friend
Ahmet

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• mlines (2560)
• [2008-07-27 16:54]

Hi Alexei. Very effective close up of the spider on the flower. The composition is effective and interesting. TFS. Murray.

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• red45 (26969)
• [2008-07-28 0:17]

Priviet Alexei!

Another superb portrait of crab spider. Frontal POV looks great, spider is detailed and sharp. Flower looks like big entrance to Lord's Palace. Fantastic work as always!

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• oscarromulus (4766)
• [2008-07-28 7:05]

Dear FRIEND, Alexei,
The camera in your hand is like a "MAGIC WAND".
TRUE BEAUTY!!!
All your work, including your notes, are HIGHLY IMPRESSIVE.
You are VERY SUCCESSFUL in your undertakings.
Warm embrace of CONGRATULATIONS.
Mario your friend from the cold.

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• jusninasirun (5650)
• [2008-07-28 19:18]

Hello Alexei. This is so bright and brilliant. The guard contrasting well against the red petals captured well in light and shadow detail. Well framed shot and thanks for sharing. Regards. Jusni

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• janhendrik (2390)
• [2008-07-29 2:20]

Fantastic capture Alexei. Very good DOF thanks to that F22 f-stop. That is how it should be done with a picture like this. Well done.

Jan-Hendrik

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• anel (9312)
• [2008-07-29 5:08]

Hello Alex,
Very colourful and subtle picture with this beautiful colour-contrast between the crabspider and the fine red of the petals. Interesting point of view and good framing.
I heard at the radio about floods in Ukraine, I hope that the weather will improve rapidely.
Meilleures pensées
Anne

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• Ken52 (4181)
• [2008-07-29 6:06]
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Hello Alexei,

The spider stands out really well against the deep red flower. I like the very natural perspective. As always, I love the precise focus, perfect exposure, and natural colors.

I do not know the answer to "shooting time" question.

I think the flower that you present here and in workshop is called "Trumpet Vine" (Campsis radicans).
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trumpet_vine

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• EOSF1 (23093)
• [2008-07-29 6:26]

Hello Alexei! Excellent shot my friend, the details are remarquable, the dof is perfect and theoverall quality is fantastic. The contrast between the dark flower and the spider is striking, well done, thanks!

Mario

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• pilonm (2721)
• [2008-07-29 7:09]

Hello Alexei,

Thank you very much for presenting us the Lord of Roses! What I like here is the "eye contact" between its Majesty and you ;-)

Excellent composition and POV. The exposition is well mastered as usual.

Thank you very much for having risk your life in order to show us this splendid picture!

Cheers!

Michel

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• izler (8534)
• [2008-07-29 9:53]

hello my friend
wonderful macro photo of these two beautiful species
as usual, composition, POV, DOF, light, colours and sharpness are great
TFS
regards
izler

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• vmukherjee (1102)
• [2008-07-29 11:11]

Nice shot with gorgeous colours, and sharply focussed.

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• Heaven (3705)
• [2008-07-29 12:43]
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Hi Alex!

It seems that you and this spider have become friends... This time it has to step a little bit back in order to give more importance to the flower. Considering that this flower is very beautiful and pleases espiacially because of the delightful colour, this was a good choice. I'm also impressed by the quality of the lighting and the depth of field. Concerning the composition, I would flip the picture and set the spider on the right in order to avoid the relative "emtiness" on the right (WS).

Kind regards

Markus

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• marhowie (35153)
• [2008-07-29 18:38]

Hi Alexei,
You have written a great storyline, every image needs one to be deemed worthy by the Lord.
What could be more grand than to have an audience at the "Lord of Roses"?

To still have your wits about you enough to take this wonderful series is quite a feat.

And although many alive essences were lost, you have surely captured the magical essence within..
I see a book in your future :)
Be well,
Howard

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• peter_stoeckl (9377)
• [2008-07-30 0:13]

Dear Alexei,
another impressing example of your skills to turn observations of nature into excitingly dramatic short stories. Excellent point of view, perfect handling of light and colours, and just the right depth of field with perfect details all over the hero while allowing thew depths of the blossom drift into soft distance. Great picture.
With thanks, and all my best wishes.
Peter

P.S.: Having just seen the workshop version supplied by Markus (Heaven): I do not really understand the reason why, but it does look even better than the unflipped version.

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• clnaef (6692)
• [2008-07-30 10:13]

Bonjour,
Un joli festival de couleurs. Bien vu.
Bonne journée.
clnaef
PS: I'm using Canon MP-E 65mm and the smallest aperture is 16.

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• mariki (9105)
• [2008-07-31 7:29]

Hello Alexei,

Superb composition. Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Wonderful colours. Great contrast against the red petal.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• CeltickRanger (7623)
• [2008-07-31 19:43]

hello Alexei

i love the title of your superb image, and WOW ! what a superb
maro shot of the spider, very fine POV and DOF,
great sharpness and details, specially of the flower's petals, TFS

Asbed

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• zumoduvas (2078)
• [2008-08-01 6:56]

Hello Alexei.

Que bien te queda la araña cangrejo haciendo guardia a la entrada de ese palacio floral, terminara cambiando de color como ya he visto alguna bien mimetizada.

Saludos.
Jose Luis.

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• gracious (12618)
• [2008-08-01 18:03]

Hello Alexei,
Many thanks for sharing such wonderful image of macro with perfect closeness!
the exposure and focus is first class with total sharpness, very cheerful colouration and superb details!
I loved the soft and gentle lighting about this shot
p/s I am truly honored that you had select me as your favorite by a great photographer like you! sincere thanks
take good care and regards from NZ
Tony

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• sayat (1265)
• [2008-08-02 12:58]

Stunning sharpness! Your technique and capture are excellent and they make the picture a unique shot together with the handsome guy standing at 75 degrees angle and protecting his land!

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• RP1 (2086)
• [2008-08-16 17:53]

Hello Alexei,
Beautiful capture with very special POV. I Like the contrast between the spider and flower.
TFS,
Roger

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• cicindela (7276)
• [2008-08-22 1:40]

Hello Alexei!
What a nce title to this presentation :) I like a lot the unique character of this image. And the colours - they are simply wonderful! You can do "something special" photographing even "normal" and "common" situations :)
And that is the very important element charactering good photographer!
All the best from Poland my Friend!
Yours,
Radomir

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• PeterZ (9439)
• [2008-08-25 10:49]

Hello Alexei,
From the last weeks I had a lot of photos to work off. This one I enjoy very well. What a beauty in an excellent exposure. Very good quality in all aspects!
Kind regards,
Peter

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• SelenE (12852)
• [2008-10-23 12:05]

Hi Alexei,
It's beautiful. I like the colors, contrast, focus, sharpness, details, setting and composition a lot. TFS
Greetings,
Selen