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Fabs Forns
07-16-2009, 08:25 PM
Another creature living at the Fruit and Spice Park, very tiny being, but very colorful. I would have liked more DOF since BG was far away, but as you can see from specs, I had nothing to spare.

Model: NIKON D300
Lens (mm): 180
ISO: 3200
Aperture: 5
Shutter: 1/60
Exp. Comp.: -0.3
Steve Maxson
07-16-2009, 08:37 PM
Beautiful, Fabs. I think the sharpness and DOF are fine. Both beetle and perch are very colorful and go well with the lovely background. Well done.
Katherine Enns
07-16-2009, 10:28 PM
Beautiful. The little winged beetle looks like its made of glass. I am in awe of this photo.

kat
Bruce Enns
07-16-2009, 11:45 PM
Stunning, Fabs! Those are some pretty spectacular colours! A very cool bug, beautiful complementary BG and a great perch, great composition...this one is way over the top!

Cheers!
Bruce
Julie Kenward
07-17-2009, 07:39 AM
I think it's lovely as well. The majority of the focal point is totall sharp...I wouldn't worry about more DOF. The colors of the plant/insect/BG are gorgeous together...it's a beautiful image overall.

And you weren't kidding about those specs!
Nicki Gwynn Jones
07-17-2009, 11:11 AM
Hi Fabs!
I too love this image - don't want more DOF and I particularly like the BG.
Best,
Nicki
Richard Lovison
07-17-2009, 04:53 PM
Geezz Fabs, that's a beautiful photograph. Love the colors, composition and the bug itself. :) You probably used noise reduction software though I had no idea one could get that level of performance at ISO3200 from the D300. Well done.
Fabs Forns
07-17-2009, 05:35 PM
Geezz Fabs, that's a beautiful photograph. Love the colors, composition and the bug itself. :) You probably used noise reduction software though I had no idea one could get that level of performance at ISO3200 from the D300. Well done.

Yes, Richard, thanks, I use Noiseware, recommended by David Thomasson.

Thanks for you kind comments everyone!
Harold Davis
07-17-2009, 05:57 PM
Bugs as Art!!! you got everything here from a complimentary bg and perch to perfect dof. that's a good looking bug!!!!!!
Alfred Forns
07-17-2009, 07:30 PM
... Bugs as Art ... love it Harold !!!

Sure made the little guy look good Fabs !!! One of my favorites !!!
Thomas Herou
07-18-2009, 03:59 AM
Fantastic colours!
The bg is stunning,and the comp works well.
Anita Bower
07-21-2009, 07:56 AM
What attractive colors! The green and yellow stand out beautifully against the pink of the BG. Very nice.