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Into The Light
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Michael D. Vanden Berg |
I really like this shot. The composition is great. I saw one of these "leaf bugs" the other day, but I didn't have my camera with me. Leason learned, always carry your camera.
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Rob Friedman |
Wow--very cool shot Gunther! The colors, lighting and detail are outstanding!
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Gunther Allen |
Thanks Rob and Michael! When I saw this green guy on almost the same color of green leaf, I knew that I had to find a spot with dramatic lighing to make him stand out. As he started moving from the shadows into the light, I managed to catch him, and all the compositional elements fell into place. I doubt I could of staged it better! :-)
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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson Contact Deborah C. Lewinson Deborah C. Lewinson's Gallery |
Excellent image, Gunther, outstanding composition!!!
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Gunther Allen |
Thanks Deborah!
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Dan Holm |
Outstanding macro, Gunther!! Absolutely EXCELLENT!!
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- Kathryn (Love) Scheet Contact Kathryn (Love) Scheet Kathryn (Love) Scheet's Gallery |
great capture Gunther! super detail too!
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Wendy Stevenson |
GREAT macro capture. Good luck with this excellent entry!!
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Gunther Allen |
Thank you Wendy, Kathryn, and Dan. I appreciate the encouragement and praise. I'm not too worried about the recognition, because I shoot for my own enjoyment. I do however try to increase my knowledge, awareness, and creativity. By seeing other's work, as well as going to as many art/photo exhibits as I can - I hope to get better as an artist. A quote by Ruth Berhardt seems to apply with what I tried to accomplish in this photo: "If you are not willing to see more than is visible...You won't see anything at all" I tried to look beyond taking a picture of an insect, and tried to focus on the composition and the element of light to make a basicly green on green photo come to life.
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- Evy Johansen Contact Evy Johansen Evy Johansen's Gallery |
Wonderful image, Gunther! Many congratulatons on your POTD win!
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Charlene Bayerle |
Congratulations Gunther!!!!! Great job!!!!!!
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- Kelly Abernathy Contact Kelly Abernathy Kelly Abernathy's Gallery |
Beautiful shot Gunther! Congratulations on your POTD! -K
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newjerseyphotos.net - Deborah C. Lewinson Contact Deborah C. Lewinson Deborah C. Lewinson's Gallery |
Congratulations, Gunther! I'm so glad to see this photo again as a POTD, and hope to see it in future rounds. This is an amazing macro image with your green on green, exceptional claritiy and lighting, gorgeous curves and perfect DOF. Best wishes,
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Allan L. Whitehead |
Congratulations on this "POTD", Gunther. It is very richly deserved, my friend - your friend, Allan "It in't easy being green…" - Kermit 'the' frog…
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Leanne M.E. Boyd |
Congrats, Gunther! Fabulous shot!
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Donna L. Cuic |
Congrats on being chosen POTD Gunther. Its an awesome closeup. ~~Donna
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Dolores Neilson |
Gunther...I have tried countless ways of capturing a katydid image that was as dramatic as this!! Yours is by far superior! Congrats on your potd today!! If you are confused by the comments today, it is because Betterphoto now has a photo of the day. If you haven't signed up for it yet (find the link on the home page)...do!! I did yesterday (when I discovered it for the first time) and am delighted they have this daily mini contest! congrats again!
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Ed Heaton |
HI Gunther, Great shot and congrats on POTD!
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Kristen McKain |
wow.. wonderful image. Congrats on your POTD!
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Rob Friedman |
Congrats Gunther! I remember how much this stood out to me when I first saw it and it still does. A very well deserved POTD!
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Cindy K. Bracken |
Wow! This is wonderful! Cindy Bracken
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BetterPhoto Member |
All I can say is WOW. Maybe someday I'll have the oppertunity to get that close. They keep flying away. GREAT JOB.
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- Robert Mann Contact Robert Mann Robert Mann's Gallery |
Very cool shot, Gunther. The green is great, the shape of the insect parallel the leaf it is on and nice DOF fore and aft. Super. Congrats on your POTD! RoB
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Murry Grigsby |
...and to quote Kermit, "It's hard being green" :0) First of all great eye to see this camo bug Gunther! Nice image design, clarity and lighting!! Congrats on your POTD.
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Lisa Clark |
Amazing image! Congratulations on POTD!
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Paula Showen |
What an awesome shot, Gunther! Congratulations!!!
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Kathleen R. Struckle |
Grat shot Gunther!! Congrats on POTD!!
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Gunther Allen |
Thank you BetterPhoto, and everyone for the comments today! It really has made my Sunday! - Gunther
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throughthelensgallery.com - Sara And Dick Contact Sara And Dick Sara And Dick's Gallery |
It's a miracle you even saw him - his camouflage is excellent! Great composition and design! Dick & Sara
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BetterPhoto Member |
I Dig.
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Anita Taylor |
Wow! A terrfic image, Gunther! You really did a great job of capturing him well and getting the right lighting.
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Kevin Elliott |
Really good, technically a really difficult shot, combined with excellent composition.... I'm impressed!
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BetterPhoto Member |
Loved this shot, Gunther. Went to view your other photos and had mixed feelings...they were so consistently beautiful that I felt that I would never be able to do such excellent work, but I was simultaneously motivated to get beyond my beginner status. Thanks for the detail info on settings and PS work -- very helpful to us newbies!
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Gunther Allen |
Thank you Linda! I'm glad that it was helpful. I am still learning by continuing to take classes, and also viewing people's work on betterphoto. I also have started a photo of the day web site that I hope photographers will use to exchange their talents, info, and tips for the begginers and the more experienced.
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BetterPhoto Member |
Excellent! a job well done, please keep up the good work, love it
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Vladimir Azarian |
Very good macro. Sorry, but the right part of the picture if I were you I would cut, because from my point of view that part a little bit distracts. With best wishes and good shots in future. Sincerely, Vladimir
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Donna La Mattino Pagakis |
Hi Gunther, this image is truly beautiful. Love the lighting, composition and clarity. Very well done and deserving of the photo of the day!!
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BetterPhoto Member |
Great close up work ! Can't figure out which was used, a close up lens, macro, or extension tube!? Nice !!
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Laura Clay-Ballard |
I love all this green! super macro! and thanks for the congrats on my winning image at BP! :>)
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lyn winans |
Hi Gunther .. beautiful ! Great seeing you again :) lyn
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