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Metallica


 
BetterPhoto.com Photo Contest Finalist   Metallica
Metallica
~Augochloropsis Metallica~
Lake Belton, TX

I know I should "branch out" and try new things besides macro and actually had on my wide angle and focused on a beautiful lake...but then I looked down and there were all these wonderfully colored bright green bees on the tiny flowers at my feet. Off went the wide angle...the temptation was just too great... :)

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Beautiful macro, Valarie. Jim


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August 10, 2010

 
countryimpressions.net - Tammy M. Anderson

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  Outstanding details and mcaro, Valarie.


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August 10, 2010

 

Alan L. Borror
  Fantastic macro, Valerie!


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August 10, 2010

 
- R. J. Laudenbacher

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  Wow Valarie...fantastic macro work with excellent details and gorgeous colors. Outstanding.


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August 10, 2010

 
- Nikki McDonald

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  Beautiful detail with wonderful iridescent tones, Valarie. Lovely macro.


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August 10, 2010

 

Anita Hogue
  WOW, this is just FANTASTIC!


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August 10, 2010

 
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  Outstanding close-up capture Valarie! Jeff


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August 10, 2010

 

Jack Gaskin
  Killer Capture.
Shoot whatever makes you HAPPIEST at the Moment.

Happy Shooting
Jack


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August 10, 2010

 
- Linda D. Lester

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  Love that color....I think I would have been shooting it too! Beautiful macro!


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August 10, 2010

 

Robert R. Goodman
  Hi Valarie,That is amazing my friend.That sure is a rockin image.Beautiful color and detail.Wish I could get a macro like this!!!!


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August 10, 2010

 

Douglas Pignet
  Now that is a macro....Wow...Well done


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August 10, 2010

 

Ron McEwan
  Super work Valarie, this one we will see again I will bet on it. WTG


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August 10, 2010

 

Monnie Ryan
  LOL! Same thing happens to me when I spot flowers, Valarie! This is an awesome macro!


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August 10, 2010

 

Jack Ryan
  Good move!!! This is a spectacular close up...wonderful detail and color...just a great shot. Very well done.


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August 10, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Exceptional macro image, Valarie!! Beautiful colors and what a fitting title!!


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August 10, 2010

 

Marty Straub
  Way to give into your passions, Val. What a beautiful result. Outstanding color and comp. Absolutely amazing detail.


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August 10, 2010

 

Daniella Puente
  Superb detail!


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August 10, 2010

 

Patricia Seidler
  One of your best macros Valarie! Im sure we will see this again. Fantastic details and great color.


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August 10, 2010

 
- Leslie McLain

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  Amazing macro and colors, Valerie.


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August 10, 2010

 

Gord MacEachern
  I am glad you switched to the Macro Val, a real breath taking image here!!
Very well done!!


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August 10, 2010

 
- Patrick Rouzes

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  Cool title, beautiful colors, tones, detail, clarity, focus, dof & presentation here, Valarie! Fantastic work & macro, indeed! WTG!


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August 10, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Great color, detail and composition! This is a great macro, Valarie! Wonderful work!


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August 10, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  It's an aesome macro!! Keep taking them :)


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August 10, 2010

 

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna
  AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEESSSSSSOME, Val! don't worry about only doing macros...especially when they are as incredible as this magnificent shot! :-) k


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August 10, 2010

 

Ellen Hodges
  Wonderful and fabulous detail, Val!!! Excellent work and capture!!!


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August 10, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  The little bee just glows - wonderful capture with great detail Valarie!


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August 10, 2010

 
- Kathy Salerni

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  What a stunning macro, Val! Outstanding comp, POV, clarity and those emerald green colors are out of this world!


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August 10, 2010

 

Patti Coblentz
  One of the most beautiful macros I think I've seen in a long while, Val...this is simply outstanding. The artful focus and comp, along with the iridescent colors is fantastic!!


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August 11, 2010

 

Julie Burnett
  A fabulous macro, Val. Outstanding clarity, colors and composition on this unique bee, I would have dropped the wide angle in an instant as well!!


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August 11, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Hi,Val..My friend I know exactly what you mean...After photographing landscapes for almost a week,I found myself walking in the meadows to a river to find some macro opportunities..
Excelent color and detail..A WOW macro..Take care.


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August 11, 2010

 

Gina Cormier
  Wooooohooooooo!!!!!!!! Simply stunning work Val!!! Hey do what you do best!!!! I think this is a fav for me!!! ok fine....they are all favs for me!!! For gawds sake can't u at least once do a crappy image!!!!!

;-)


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August 11, 2010

 
- Jim Baines

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  Heavy Metallica, I'd say, Texanna! This li'l dude is hotter'n a two dollar pistol at an all night shootout! Looks like the frog-fruit punch is tops on his menu. I guess that macro stood up and sang for ya, huh? Heck, keep on usin' it!!


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August 11, 2010

 

JO ANN CLEVELAND
  Wowza! What a great capture, super macro Valarie!

jo ann c.


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August 12, 2010

 

Carol L. Fowler
  Love these little green bees. Great colors and DOF


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August 12, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thanks everyone for your comments - as always, much appreciated! Have great weekend...and try to stay cool! :)


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August 13, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Wow, what an awesome macro, Valarie, love your comp and the iridescence you've captured! Perfect title, too!


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August 13, 2010

 

Dianna Murphy
  Well who cares about the lake when you can get this type of terrific shot. The lake will always be there. Love the metallic colors. That green is awesome. Such clarity too. A winner.


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August 13, 2010

 
- Amanda J. Tanner

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  An amazing macro! The colors are so vibrant. Great detail. A winner for sure! Beautiful work Valarie


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August 20, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  Another breathtaking macro, Val! The metallic color, detail, and clarity are amazing! Very unusual capture, too. Bet we see this one again!
I'm a firm believer in following your passion and doing what you love best - it usually shows in the work. Pros do it. Your macros are so outstanding, really special.


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August 28, 2010

 

Phyllis H. Burchett
  Fabulous macro, the metallic green is stunning!


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August 29, 2010

 

Tammy Espino
  Big congrats!!!


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September 15, 2010

 

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WOOOOOOOOOOOO HOOOOOOOOOOOOOOOO
HUGE CONGRATS on your AWESOME finalist!
Best of luck in the next round!

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September 15, 2010

 

Freddy Bland
  Many congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Val!! This is stunning!!


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September 15, 2010

 

Thomas E. Hinds
  Wonderful Finalist, Val! So well deserved!


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September 15, 2010

 

Nadia Paul
  Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Val!


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September 15, 2010

 

Rona L. Schwarz
  This is one of my favorites, Val!
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S on another superb Finalist!!! Good Luck In The Next Round, although somehow I bet we see this again in the Winner's circle!


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September 15, 2010

 
- Stefania Barbier

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  fantastic finalist, congratulations!!!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Usman M. Bajwa

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  Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, Valerie.

UB.


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September 16, 2010

 

Marilyn Cornwell
  Good thing you got distracted to the macros! Congrats on this finalist, Valarie!


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September 16, 2010

 

Maria A. Gonzalez
  Beautiful finalist,Val...Beautiful selection of finalists all of them have your signature.
Amazing bright and bold colors and very fine detail...
Best wishes to you in the next round.


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September 16, 2010

 

Kathy Cline
  Super dooper macro!
I love these neon green bees.
Congratulations again Val!


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September 16, 2010

 
- Nancyj E. Hovey

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  C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o)


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September 16, 2010

 
- Val Feldman

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  Thanks y'all...Much appreciation for stopping by and leaving your very kind words! ~Val


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September 16, 2010

 

Karen Slagle
  Well I don't blame you for changing your mind. Landscapes are always there but gorgeous insects don't stay in one spot for very long. Outstanding finalist, Valarie.


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September 17, 2010

 
- Ann Coates

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  Congratulations again Valarie. Just as well you changed your lens.


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September 17, 2010

 
- Guy C. Crilly

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  Well done, congratulations.


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September 18, 2010

 

Merna L. Nobile
  Dear Valarie: I would like to personally congratulate you on your Finalist Award. Merna


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September 19, 2010

 
southernexposuresbycarol.com - Carol Eade

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  Good to see this one again, Valarie, another congrats!


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September 23, 2010

 

Dennis Gay
  Carumba *VALARIE*!

Muchos hearty Aussie cobgratz for the EP and Finalist awards for this lovely Nature close-up.

The depth field for this presentation is perfect, the focus as crip as a chip, the composition not too tight and the subject itself is in a perfect position and has such dazzling colour.

GB
Dennis


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December 10, 2010

 
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