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    Default Five Spot Burnet Moth

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    Canon 50D Canon 180mm macro ISO 100 1/50 sec f16
    Last year there was an explosion of these little gems. As soon as the female pupates a male swoops down and couples with her- before she even has time to eat or drink.

    All comments welcome.

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    Another awesome image Jonathan! Good color and detail in the bugs. Nice BG at f16. A polarizer might reduce the reflections on the insect bodies.
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    Hi Jonathan, this is a great image. Subject with story make something really special. I like the tremendous amount of DOF (all antennae are IF) in combination with the clean BG, and the diagonal and unusual perch. I might add a little contrast. I find the image on the light side and it will also reduce the impact of the reflections noted by Julie.
    Very well done!

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    Wonderful capture. I like the composition here. Good colors and wonderful sharpness and DOF.
    I agree with Julia about the polarizer.

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    Well, ain't that just like a man. ;):D;) Amazing detail here...so crystal clear everywhere I look yet you managed to get a fantastic OOF bg as well. You took this at 1/50th of a second - did you use a tripod? Just wondering because this is so well done if it's handheld. Thanks for the story behind the image!

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    Hey Jonathan, great subjects, like the balance of the two critters. Love the nice sharp details and great BG. Good diagonal position of the subjects.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julie Kenward View Post
    Well, ain't that just like a man. ;):D;) Amazing detail here...so crystal clear everywhere I look yet you managed to get a fantastic OOF bg as well. You took this at 1/50th of a second - did you use a tripod? Just wondering because this is so well done if it's handheld. Thanks for the story behind the image!
    I now always use a tripod unless it is impossible.

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