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    Sony A850~Sony 100mm F2.8 Macro~1/500 sec ~ F/13~ISO 400~hand held ~ manual exposure ~ Brazos Bend State Park~8-20-2013~NIK Silver Efex Pro2
    Now for something a bit different. A bit minimalistic, wouldn't you say? Comments and critique welcomed. Regards~Bill

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    Great composition and subject, Bill! I love the lines, and I think the B&W minimalist is the perfect effect. I might like a little more room to the left of the dragonfly, but I'm not sure. Well done!

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    I like what you're trying to do here, Bill, but I think the dragonfly is too close to the edge. I would add a bit more canvas to the left and top. Other than that, I love it. The B&W, minimalist look is perfect, and I like the lines of the reed pointing to the dragonfly.
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    Nice on Bill, I really like the total effect of the minimalist approach. Good suggestions I think regarding a little room on the left. I appreciate minimalist images, both natural and created. I've always called it "elegant simplicity".
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    Excellent work. Love the look. Simple. Strong graphic design. As you add a bit more canvas to the left (though it doesn't bother me), you might clone out the darkish area bottom left corner. This is a creative image that is quite successful.

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    I wouldn't have thought of converting a dragonfly image to b & w but it really works well! I might try that on some of mine with no real detail in the background. Excellent composition, it landed in the perfect place! I would also like to see a little more canvas added on the left.

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    Another vote for canvas Bill, but really like the tension of the DF on the perch with the grass at the end. Reminds me of a child on a see-saw.

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