Cicada

Critiques [Translate]

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• batu (16383)
• [2008-05-25 0:37]

Hello Anil,
you show this cicada specimen with high sharpness. I nparticular the wing venation appears very clear.
But also the thorax and the head including the eyes and the minute antennae are nicely shown.
Very suitable and smooth background!
Best wishes, Peter

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• matatur (5312)
• [2008-05-25 1:10]

A beautiful and very technical reproduction of this fine cicada specimen Anil, detail of the right forewing is exceptional, two of the three simple eyes shine like small rubies, a splendid effect indeed!
Cheers,
Mehmet

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• ramthakur (56953)
• [2008-05-25 1:28]

Amazingly sharp and crisp image of a Cicada, Anil.
With the camera setings you chose, you have got perfect details and colours on the subject and have been able to turn the BG into a plain, unobtrusive and supportive component of this brilliant shot.
You don't post frequently, so an image of this calibre is worth waiting for.
Regards.
Ram

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• mariki (9477)
• [2008-05-25 1:42]

Hello Anil,

Excellent sharp picture of this cicada. Superb detail. Splendid colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• marhowie (486)
• [2008-05-25 4:37]

Hi Anil,
Excellent macro work, very sharp, detailed, and clear..
You must've used tripod :)
Well composed, a great BG.
Very nice color, DOF, and light also.
Howard

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• Argus (50626)
• [2008-05-25 11:06]

Hello Anil,
I can understand the sound of a Cicada causing waves of nostalgia and here you present a superb macro of one with excellent sharpness and lighting that shows its beauty against an ideal neutral bokeh BG.
TFS this delightful image,
Best regards, Ivan

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• vanderschelden (30441)
• [2008-05-25 12:34]

Hello Anil,
I tried some insects shooting today but didn't achieved this quality at all. Very well done. I like the sharpness and the colors. Futhermore it is a good compo with a fantastic background.
TFS
Annick

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• uleko (10940)
• [2008-05-26 0:28]

Hello Anil,
Very impressive capture of this beautiful Cikada. Excellent focus showing great details of the head, thorax and wings. Amazing colours and beautiful eyes. A fine soft background too and very well composed.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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• iris (3088)
• [2008-05-26 0:32]

Hi Anil,
Wonderful details in this superbly sharp macro, i love the PoV you have used that manages to give the best view of the eye and that glassy wing. The BG compliments your subject very well.
Very well done.
TFS & Cheers

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• gannu (14761)
• [2008-05-26 4:15]

Hello Anil,Fantastic shot.Excellent. We miss you and please do post. Lovely shot and great work. I love to see you two (couples) posting and it will be great to watch. Ganesh

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• goutham_ramesh (12237)
• [2008-05-27 0:02]

hi anil,
this is a masterpiece! when smitha told me that u've posted a pic i could not resist seeing it !
excellent camera work!

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• smurali (3596)
• [2008-05-28 8:16]

Anil,

Amazing color. It is very unusual for a Cicada to rest on a non-camouflaged green grass. I am also very impressed with the Green colors around the head and the body. The Cicadas in Bangalore primarily have yellow colors. Lovely picture.

Regards,
Murali Santhanam

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-05-28 10:41]

Hello Anil,
This is truly a fine macro of Cicade well captured!
the image is so sharp with very nice colour and superb details!
also best exposure and focus
very well done
cheers
Tony

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• Pentaxfriend (8048)
• [2008-05-28 17:48]

Hi Anil,

Excellent shot
SUPERB sharpness, clearness, details, BG, colors, DOF and POV

TFS Thijs

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• japiey (405)
• [2008-06-04 7:10]

Hi Anil,

Excellent.
How can I say more?
Admire this...

All the best.

jp

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-06-06 12:04]

Hello Anil

Exceptional clarity.
The pov is terrific.
Wonderful sharpness and focus.
The colours are vibrant and well saturated.
The subject stands out well against the OOF BG.
TFS

Rob

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• hester (11638)
• [2008-06-06 12:38]

Hi Anil

You have made this very attractive with the wonderful colours and markings. Lovely sharp details and perfecr DOF. Great POV

TFS

Karan

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• SelenE (13972)
• [2008-06-09 3:12]

Hi Anil,
This is a very good macro with great details, colors, POV and focus. TFS
Best wishes,
Selen

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• Panoptic83 (758)
• [2009-03-12 2:49]

Hello Anil,

Excellent Macro Shot! Just awesome and the note was very nostalgic.You are lucky to be in Kerala, loveliest place to be in.

TFS,
Prasad