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The Eye of the Dragon

© Candice L. Carter

The Eye of the Dragon

Uploaded: April 25, 2008 20:16:46

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Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40

Comments

Michael S. Lazarus April 25, 2008

Candice, Lucky me... I just uploaded an image beside yours here... Great shot! Excellent detail, color, composition, DOF and clarity. Looks like a winner to me! #908608

Candice L. Carter April 26, 2008

Wow, thank you very much for the lovely detailed feedback! I truly appreciate it Michael! #5843842

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic April 26, 2008

This macro shot is very impressive. Amazing sharpness on the wings and body that is difficult to get when shooting close-up work without running into diffraction problems. This works for me. The composition is topnotch too. Great work Candice. #5844599

Candice L. Carter April 26, 2008

I am speechless Reynaldo! What a compliment indeed! I got lucky with this shot and it was fun to do as well! Thank you very much for such helpful feedback! #5844793

M.Christine Duncan April 26, 2008

No words to use... speechless! Wait, one word maybe. PHENOMINAL!!! lol I have a new favorite. #5845460

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 26, 2008

Ooo! Really like this one and the background colors really add that special something! Very Cool indeed! -Laura Swan #5846437

Randy L. Quast April 27, 2008

Candice very good photo great detail this is a winner. #5847620

Candice L. Carter April 27, 2008

Wow! I am speechless once more! What delightful compliments!

Christine, you are TOO KIND! WOW, I am blownaway! Thank you so much!

Such a pleasure Laura! Thank very much, it truly means a lot!

Randy, wow, thank you for such flattery! #5848000

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic April 27, 2008

Fabulous!
And a great title, too!
I really like the color and bg here, Candice! Wonderful details!
Great job!
~Lisa #5850113

Aimee C. Eisaman April 28, 2008

This is the best shot I have ever seen you do.....amazing work Candice! I just love this! #5852456

Sam Britt April 28, 2008

Great details & DOF. Terrific macro, Candice. #5852482

Candice L. Carter April 28, 2008

Wow, thank you so much Ladies! What compliments!

Lisa, coming from you and your gallery, thank you so much! I am pleased you enjoyed this shot and the title!

Aimee, thank you very much, a lovely compliment indeed!

Sam, I am so delighted this shot came out so well and everyone enjoyed it so much! Thank you for your wonderful compliment! #5852960

Irene Colling level-classic April 28, 2008

OUTSTANDING work Candice. Incredible detail, wonderful color amazing subject. Excellent image. #5853789

Candice L. Carter April 29, 2008

WOW, what a compliment Irene! An honor truly! Thank you so much! #5857897

Graham Robards April 29, 2008

This looks like a winner to me too.
Reynaldo says it all,I would have liked to have known your setting on the camera, how fast was the shutter speed etc. Great work. ~Pat #5858683

Candice L. Carter April 29, 2008

I am speechless Pat! Thank you so much! I had my D40 on the close-up setting with 3 additional Nikon close-up filters attached to my 18-55mm lens. Hope this helps! Thanks again! #5858816

Kathleen Rinker April 29, 2008

Great shot Candice, wonderful detail and clarity, love the light and color! #5859077

Dawn M. Schneider April 29, 2008

great capture candice!! the color and clarity are really nice. #5859207

Michael Umbreit April 29, 2008

Candice - Excellent capture! The colors are stunning and the details and clarity are exceptional! - Mike #5860016

Candice L. Carter April 29, 2008

I know I have said it over and over again but what else can be said to such flattery.....I am speechless!

Kathleen, Thank you so much for such detailed and wonderful feedback!

Dawn, as always it is a pleasure to see your name....thank you very much!

Mike, I am so pleased you enjoyed this capture! What a wonderful compliment! Thank you! #5860357

M.Christine Duncan November 23, 2009

YES! I spy a finalist girl!!!! Congrats m'dear, this is truly an amazing capture... blows me away everytime I see it! Bravo!!! #8155129

Misty Blue November 23, 2009

Congrats Candice, very nice ! #8156172

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic November 23, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your very deserving FINALIST! 8o) #8157746

Christine Lobsinger level-classic November 23, 2009

Congrats Candice, this is a stunning Finalist shot!!!

CHRIS
SMILING #8161204

Candice L. Carter November 24, 2009

WOW, again I am honored and speechless at such wonderful words and compliments. Ya'll are too wonderful! Thank you again, Christine, Misty, NancyJ, and Christine L. #8162931

Graham Robards November 24, 2009

Love the title and the shot. I would just LOVE to do somthing like this apart
from sending it to the delete bin LOL!

Superb shot!

~Pat #8163040

Randy L. Quast December 26, 2009

Candice Great photo I did know the was great and Congrats on the EP. #8247111

Randy L. Quast April 04, 2010

Candice I had the feeling Congrats on the Finalist. #8509052

Merna L. Nobile April 21, 2010

Hi Candice: I wanted to personally thank you for joining
the WEYG club, you and your photos will always be
welcome . I will be happy to see your images in the
club gallery. Sincerely, Merna
#8559750

Christine Lobsinger level-classic April 22, 2010

Hi Candice... exceptional shot! WTG on a perfect Finalist!!! CONGRATS TO YOU!
SO happy to see you again... welcome to the WEYG club!!
CHRIS
SMILING #8561056

Annette Carr April 26, 2010

Whenever I get too full of myself, I visit your gallery! You really captured the essence of this dragonfly. Excellent image. #8571339

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