Lean Green Flying Machine
Uploaded: September 19, 2009
Another image of an Eastern Pondhawk gal. She had positioned herself in such a way that she was bathed in the harsh light of late morning...so I threw myself over her in order to subdue the harsh glare!
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: -0.67, ExposureTime: 10/1600 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 640, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D80
Colette M. Metcalf September 19, 2009
Amazing capture!!!! #1182136Tammy M. Anderson September 19, 2009
Fantastic details and clarity, Tess. Terrific colors. #7955415Natasa Mikuz September 19, 2009
Very nice! #7955449Linda M. Walker September 19, 2009
Excellent colors and details! #7955545Monnie Ryan September 19, 2009
Wonderful details and composition, Tess -- well done! #7955739Sam Britt September 19, 2009
Terrific macro, Tess. #7955929Mitch Spence September 19, 2009
Amazing macro, Tess, with extraordinary color and detail. #7955973Tess L. Yee September 19, 2009
Thanks for all those wonderful comments Colette, Tammy, Natasa, Linda, Monnie, Sam, & Mitch! They're all appreciated! #7956027Jodi Zimmer September 19, 2009
Hi Tess...this is an amazing macro. I'm curious what type of lens and settings are you using for your incredible work? #7956059Julie Burnett September 19, 2009
Wonderful composition, colors, and detail, Tess! #7956392Mary A. Legler September 19, 2009
Wow, Tess! Outstanding color, clarity and detail. Also curious, as Jodi, to your settings and lens.Tess L. Yee September 20, 2009
Thanks for the really great comments Jodi, Julie, & Mary! I'm shooting with a Nikon 105 VR Macro (usually handheld, as was the case here). I'll post the EXIF on Monday, as I have no internet at home, and no EXIF data here at work. #7958346Renata Gusciora September 20, 2009
Wow!Fantastic macro and great intense green,Tess! #7960374Tess L. Yee September 20, 2009
Thanks for that fab comment, Renata! #7960388Tess L. Yee September 21, 2009
EXIF data, for those interested:ISO 640
1/160s @ f/7.1
-2/3 EV #7965448
Kaye Burazin September 21, 2009
Awesome macro with outstanding detail. #7966793Tess L. Yee September 21, 2009
Thanks for that really kind comment, Kaye! #7967300Tess L. Yee September 24, 2009
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