Inspiring Photo: Metallica #10585573

Metallica

Uploaded: August 10, 2010

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~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... :)

Exif: F Number: 5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 125/100000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300

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Jim Huffield August 10, 2010

Beautiful macro, Valarie. Jim #1296660

Tammy M. Anderson August 10, 2010

Outstanding details and mcaro, Valarie. #8817350

Alan L. Borror August 10, 2010

Fantastic macro, Valerie! #8817375

R. J. Laudenbacher August 10, 2010

Wow Valarie...fantastic macro work with excellent details and gorgeous colors. Outstanding. #8817377

Nikki McDonald August 10, 2010

Beautiful detail with wonderful iridescent tones, Valarie. Lovely macro. #8817384

Anita Hogue August 10, 2010

WOW, this is just FANTASTIC! #8817457

Jeff Robinson August 10, 2010

Outstanding close-up capture Valarie! Jeff #8817467

Jack Gaskin August 10, 2010

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

Happy Shooting
Jack #8817487

Linda D. Lester August 10, 2010

Love that color....I think I would have been shooting it too! Beautiful macro! #8817515

Robert R. Goodman August 10, 2010

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!!!! #8817636

Douglas Pignet August 10, 2010

Now that is a macro....Wow...Well done #8817720

Ron McEwan August 10, 2010

Super work Valarie, this one we will see again I will bet on it. WTG #8817771

Monnie Ryan August 10, 2010

LOL! Same thing happens to me when I spot flowers, Valarie! This is an awesome macro! #8817879

Jack Ryan August 10, 2010

Good move!!! This is a spectacular close up...wonderful detail and color...just a great shot. Very well done. #8817897

Freddy Bland August 10, 2010

Exceptional macro image, Valarie!! Beautiful colors and what a fitting title!! #8818056

Marty Straub August 10, 2010

Way to give into your passions, Val. What a beautiful result. Outstanding color and comp. Absolutely amazing detail. #8818129

Daniella Puente August 10, 2010

Superb detail! #8818183

Patricia Seidler August 10, 2010

One of your best macros Valarie! Im sure we will see this again. Fantastic details and great color. #8818196

Leslie McLain August 10, 2010

Amazing macro and colors, Valerie. #8818242

Gord MacEachern August 10, 2010

I am glad you switched to the Macro Val, a real breath taking image here!!
Very well done!! #8818652

Patrick Rouzes August 10, 2010

Cool title, beautiful colors, tones, detail, clarity, focus, dof & presentation here, Valarie! Fantastic work & macro, indeed! WTG! #8818664

Thomas E. Hinds August 10, 2010

Great color, detail and composition! This is a great macro, Valarie! Wonderful work! #8818916

Tammy Espino August 10, 2010

It's an aesome macro!! Keep taking them :) #8818959

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna August 10, 2010

AWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWWEEEEEEESSSSSSOME, Val! don't worry about only doing macros...especially when they are as incredible as this magnificent shot! :-) k #8818974

Ellen Hodges August 10, 2010

Wonderful and fabulous detail, Val!!! Excellent work and capture!!! #8819021

Nadia Paul August 10, 2010

The little bee just glows - wonderful capture with great detail Valarie! #8819273

Kathy Salerni August 10, 2010

What a stunning macro, Val! Outstanding comp, POV, clarity and those emerald green colors are out of this world! #8819345

Patti Coblentz August 11, 2010

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!! #8819804

Julie Burnett August 11, 2010

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!! #8820046

Maria A. Gonzalez August 11, 2010

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. #8820391

Gina Cormier August 11, 2010

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!!!!!

;-) #8820733

Jim Baines August 11, 2010

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!! #8821471

JO ANN CLEVELAND August 12, 2010

Wowza! What a great capture, super macro Valarie!

jo ann c. #8822718

Carol L. Fowler August 12, 2010

Love these little green bees. Great colors and DOF #8823526

Val Feldman August 13, 2010

Thanks everyone for your comments - as always, much appreciated! Have great weekend...and try to stay cool! :) #8824330

Carol Eade August 13, 2010

Wow, what an awesome macro, Valarie, love your comp and the iridescence you've captured! Perfect title, too! #8824768

Dianna Murphy August 13, 2010

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. #8825575

Amanda J. Tanner August 20, 2010

An amazing macro! The colors are so vibrant. Great detail. A winner for sure! Beautiful work Valarie #8850184

Rona L. Schwarz August 28, 2010

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. #8867730

Phyllis H. Burchett August 29, 2010

Fabulous macro, the metallic green is stunning! #8868847

Tammy Espino September 15, 2010

Big congrats!!! #8903283

Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 15, 2010

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

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Freddy Bland September 15, 2010

Many congratulations on this gorgeous finalist, Val!! This is stunning!! #8905068

Thomas E. Hinds September 15, 2010

Wonderful Finalist, Val! So well deserved! #8905118

Nadia Paul September 15, 2010

Congrats on this gorgeous finalist Val! #8905361

Rona L. Schwarz September 15, 2010

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! #8905580

Stefania Barbier September 16, 2010

fantastic finalist, congratulations!!! #8907244

Usman M. Bajwa September 16, 2010

Huge CONGRATZ. on this beautiful Finalist, Valerie.

UB. #8907314

Marilyn Cornwell September 16, 2010

Good thing you got distracted to the macros! Congrats on this finalist, Valarie! #8908112

Maria A. Gonzalez September 16, 2010

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. #8908565

Kathy Cline September 16, 2010

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

#8909551

Nancyj E. Hovey September 16, 2010

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8910048

Val Feldman September 16, 2010

Thanks y'all...Much appreciation for stopping by and leaving your very kind words! ~Val #8910413

Karen Slagle September 17, 2010

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. #8912694

Ann Coates September 17, 2010

Congratulations again Valarie. Just as well you changed your lens. #8912791

Guy C. Crilly September 18, 2010

Well done, congratulations. #8915333

Merna L. Nobile September 19, 2010

Dear Valarie: I would like to personally congratulate you on your Finalist Award. Merna #8917724

Carol Eade September 23, 2010

Good to see this one again, Valarie, another congrats! #8926041

Dennis Gay December 10, 2010

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 #9091956

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