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    Wow, I haven't posted in the macro forum in a long time. I got too distracted by all the birds :). Anyway here is a soft green leaf with dew on it. Taken on a sunny day, but in a patch of shade on the side of the house. F/2.8 is the way to go!

    You guys are lucky the poppies haven't bloomed yet!!

    50D, Canon 60mm macro
    1/200 sec, f/2.8, ISO 500
    HH, flash at -2

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    Simple and beautiful. Great shot. I like the narrow DOF and the composition with the drop in the lower right.

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    Very nice Aidan! I think that going up one stop would have given better focus on the drop, but I like it as presented. The nice shades of green, the soft feel of the OOF areas and the diagonal of the leaf leading to the subject make this a very pleasant image to look at!

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    I agree with Jerry and also think you've got a touch of noise under the leaf - a quick pass of NR will take care of it. Lovely comp on this Aidan - nice to have you back again! I really love how we only get one edge of the leaf before it melts away into the BG...sweet!

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    Thanks for stopping by everyone. It's good to be back!! Jules, you are right about the noise.

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    Great bokeh and a beautiful image Aidan.:)

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    Hey Aidan, I really like the comp and idea with the shallow DOF, but I would have like a little focus on the drop. Still very nice.

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    As good as any of your bird shots Aidan. Love the shallow dof here. Well done mate. :)

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    Lovely composition--it drew me in right away. Agree with others about better focus on the drop. I love the greens, the curve of the leaf, the dark areas framing the lighter areas.

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