Inspiring Photo: Gecko #2 #3237915

Gecko #2

Uploaded: January 07, 2007

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Reworked slightly and resubmitted
Photo was taken on November 30, 2006 at 8:58am in Wailea, Maui, Hawaii
Canon 100mm F/2.8 macro lens @ F/2.8, 1/40 second, ISO 100, handheld
Cropped, shadow/highlight, +saturation, +contrast, resized, sharpened and blurred background in Photoshop CS
POTD at BestFoto.com on December 13, 2006
POTD at photo-of-the-day.com on December 14, 2006
POTD at Photoshowdown.com on December 19, 2006
Third Place for December 2006 POTM at Photoshowdown.com
POTD at digitalimagecafe.com on February 7, 2007
Photogroup 101 PCA winner
POTD at Photographyvoice.com on March 2, 2007

Comments

Kay E. Mahoney January 07, 2007 0

Nice capture. Beautiful colors. #583802

Linda Proctor January 07, 2007 0

Amazing Janine!! Just gorgeous!!!! #3790032

Greg e. mclemore January 07, 2007 0

An amazing capture. #3790072

Datha Y. Thompson January 07, 2007 0

WOW!! Excellent detail and colors Janine!! :0) #3790268

Su Sana E. P January 07, 2007 0

Wow!! Janine, the exposure and colors really ROCKS!!! Absolutely an AWESOME macro and a WINNER!! #3790297

Lynne Morris January 07, 2007 0

WOW Janine this is awesome - the clarity, colours and details are fantastic, wonderful work! #3790445

Husain Akhtar January 07, 2007 0

Superb macro, Janine! What the sharpness and details - this is where 1D and f2.8 lens show their full capabilities! #3790471

Graeme yew Chow January 07, 2007 0

Excellent macro with great clarity and detail. We will see this again next month as It already got POTD in bestfoto, Janine. #3790515

Joy Rector January 07, 2007 0

super shot #3790964

Les Rhoades January 07, 2007 0

Well Done! Perfectly composed, great selcetive focus ( PS or not) and super high color saturation. surely, a judges pick. #3791139

Chris Budny January 07, 2007 0

You know I'm happy to see this one entered again! :) Fingers crossed that it doesn't get overlooked this time! #3791243

Nadya Johnson January 07, 2007 0

Outstanding, Janine! Stunningly clear and perfectly composed. He's a real beauty! Great work! #3791522

Holly Shao January 07, 2007 0

Amazing capture, Janine! Looks so interesting and cute.

Holly #3791590

Girish Vaghela January 07, 2007 0

Superb and winner shot, Janine! #3791888

January 07, 2007 0

Great catching. Excellent macro. Love the colors and effects. #3791976

Tarun Bose January 07, 2007 0

Outstanding shot. Fantastic details and lovely colours. A winner in my books. Well done my friend Janine. #3791978

Robert Baer January 07, 2007 0

wonderful image. colors are excellent! #3792008

Janine Russell January 07, 2007 0

Kay, Linda, Greg, Datha, SuSana, Lynne, MH, Graeme, Joy, Les, Chris, Nadya, Holly, Don, Girish, Ruben, Tarun and Justin, thanks very much for all of your encouraging comments.

#3792264

Patricia Ronan January 07, 2007 0

Great detail lovely bright colours and lighting Janine:) #3792457

Janine Russell January 08, 2007 0

Patricia, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3792956

Cathy M. Gromball January 08, 2007 0

Wonderful photo of this little fella, Janine!

Cathy :) #3795583

Janine Russell January 08, 2007 0

Cathy, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #3795587

January 09, 2007 0

This is a great shot. Eye catching and colorful. Nicely done. #3797520

Janine Russell January 09, 2007 0

Kim, thanks very much for your encouragement and kind comments. #3797760

Steve M. Harrington January 11, 2007 0

Nice sharp image, Janine.
Steve #3805315

Janine Russell January 11, 2007 0

Steve, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #3805417

Vladan D. Djordjevic January 11, 2007 0

Beautiful photo! Great color, lighting, composition! Lovely! #3805444

Janine Russell January 11, 2007 0

Vladan, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3806020

Hurk (Steve) Hurkett January 25, 2007 0

Nice colors and lighting, Janine

Steve #3866450

Janine Russell January 25, 2007 0

Steve, thanks very much for your encouraging comments. #3869044

Jenny D January 30, 2007 0

Wow, the details & clarity on this are amazing!! #3888364

Janine Russell January 30, 2007 0
JD, thanks very much for your kind words of encouragement. #3888436

Andrew I. Boyd January 30, 2007 0
You've done a wonderful job with this,Janine!Lol,I've tried capturing these little Green Anoles myself but none have come out as nicely as this one #3889793

Janine Russell January 30, 2007 0
Andrew, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3891541

David W. Kelly February 01, 2007 0
Very detailed and colorful. Well done. #3901333

Janine Russell February 01, 2007 0
David, thanks very much for your encouragement and kind comments. #3901408

paola A. Jofre February 05, 2007 0
The detail is amazing on your image Janine!! Love the colurs very vivid!
Great job!! #3913416

Janine Russell February 05, 2007 0
Paola, thanks very much for your kind and encouraging comments. #3914053

Susan Jane Allen February 08, 2007 0
Super! Perfect angle and composition! #3923925

Janine Russell February 08, 2007 0
Susan, thanks very much for your kind comments and encouragement. #3924073

Holly Shao February 24, 2007 0
Congratulations, Janine, on this fantastic Finalist!!
Holly #3983073

Christy Nichols February 24, 2007 0
This is amazing, Janine!! Congratulations!! #3983169

Joan Kocak February 24, 2007 0
CONGRATS Janine! unbelievable shot- #3983715

MARLON IGNACIO February 24, 2007 0
Awesome capture, Janine! Congratulations! #3983964

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna February 24, 2007 0
CONGRATULATION, again on your FINALIST, Janine!!!!! GREAT JOB!!!!! Best of luck in the next round!!!!! :-) ^.^ Kitty #3983973

Patricia Ronan February 24, 2007 0
Congratulations Janine :) #3984908

Jodi Esplin February 24, 2007 0
Congrats on your finalist, Janine! The color is fantastic! #3984921

Sherri Gorman February 24, 2007 0
Congratulations on your awesome finalist!!! #3985216

Emile Abbott February 25, 2007 0
Love the composition and great finalist, Janine #3985309

Arlene Krassner February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on this one as well Janine. #3985361

Marie Fields February 25, 2007 0
Incredible color and detail in this, Janine! Congratulations! #3985576

Deborah Lewinson February 25, 2007 0
Absolutely eye-catching, Janine, congrats on another outstanding finalist!
-Debby #3985715

Claudia Kuhn February 25, 2007 0
Super capture! Congrats! #3985927

Renee Doyle February 25, 2007 0
Great capture Janine! Congratulations!
#3986025

Chris Budny February 25, 2007 0
You know how happy I am to see this one with a medal! ;) Congratulations! #3986378

Karacan Salkuci (Kalacay) February 25, 2007 0
Congradulations on this special,great image. #3986787

Sam Britt February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on this terrific finalist, Janine! #3986966

Anne D. Eigen February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on this excellent finalist, Janine! #3987265

Janine Russell February 25, 2007 0
Holly, Christy, Joan, Marlon, Kitty, Patricia, Jodi, Sherri, Emile, Arlene, Marie, Debby, Claudia, Renee. Chris, Kara, Sam and Anne, thanks very much for your congratulations and encouragement. #3987417

Susan Jane Allen February 25, 2007 0
Congrats, Janine! Good luck on the next round! #3987541

Barbara Waldoch February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on another fantastic finalist, Janine! #3987670

Kristi A. Howson February 25, 2007 0
Such an incredible capture Janine. Congratulations on all of your outstanding finalists and best of luck in the next round! #3987923

Susana Ms Heide February 25, 2007 0
Incredible texture and such richness in color!!! CONGRATS Janine!! #3987980

Tammi Faithfull February 25, 2007 0
This is Great, love the color!!
Congratulations on your finalists. #3988259

Judyann Plante February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on this fantastic finalist, Janine!!!
Judyann ><> #3988315

Robin R. February 25, 2007 0
Congrats on your finalist. The detail is wonderful. #3988316

Sandy Powers February 25, 2007 0
Janine, this is amazing! Such incredible texture and focus! Congratulations on your finalist award!
#3988411

Sandy Powers February 25, 2007 0
Janine, this is amazing! Such incredible texture and focus! Congratulations on your finalist award!
#3988412

Marilyn K. Lincecum February 25, 2007 0
Fantastic in every way, Janine. CONGRATULATIONS on your finalist and good luck in the next round !! #3988560

Katarina Mansson February 25, 2007 0
This is a stunning picture! It will make in to the winners, I am sure...
But first: congratulations to a well-deserved finalist! #3988830

Les Rhoades February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations’ on your FINALIST! Good luck in the next round. #3988884

Ken Jarvis February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on your finalist, Janine! #3989079

Laurence Saliba February 25, 2007 0
Beautiful finalist Janine!!! Congrats!!! #3989154

Kay E. Mahoney February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on your beautiful finalist. Good luck in the next round. #3989607

Terry L. Ellis February 25, 2007 0
A perfect finalist! Congratulations again, Janine! #3990152

Terry Cervi February 25, 2007 0
Amazing color and detail, Janine! Congrats on your finalist! #3990180

Ken Smith February 25, 2007 0
Cool shot, Janine. Congrats! #3990524

Donna J. Eaton February 25, 2007 0
Gorgeous finalist,Janine! Good luck in the next round!
#3990549

Claudine Grove February 25, 2007 0
Congrats on this cute little guy! Love the sly expression on his face. #3990866

February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations Janine ! #3991001

Jennifer Rennison February 25, 2007 0
Outstanding detail, color and DOF, Janine!! Congratulations on this beautiful finalist! #3991099

Joy E. Cobb February 25, 2007 0
Fantastic colors and details, Janine! Nice one! Congrats! #3991617

Mick Burkey February 25, 2007 0
Great capture, Janine! No wonder it received such accolaides. And another here at BP. Congrats on the finals. #3991622

Jenny Bosmans February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations on this wonderful finalist, Janine! :) #3991818

Colette M. Metcalf February 25, 2007 0
Congratulations, Janine!! #3992767

Dee Langevin February 25, 2007 0
Beautiful capture Janine! Congrats on your finalist and good luck in the next round. #3993118

Graeme yew Chow February 26, 2007 0
Congratulation Janine. We will see this again, cheers. #3994127

Datha Y. Thompson February 26, 2007 0
CONGRATULATIONS Janine!!! #3994964

Janine Russell February 26, 2007 0
Susan, Barbara, Kristi, Susana, Tammi, Judyann, Robin, Sandy, Marilyn, Katarina, Les, Ken, Laurence, Kay, Terry E, Terry C, Ken, Donna, Claudine, Reine, Jennifer, Joy, Mick, Jenny, Colette, Dee, Graeme and Datha, thanks very much for all of your wonderful comments and congratulations. #3995116

Colleen Farrell February 26, 2007 0
Here's one more congratulations, Janine! I love the detail, lighting, composition and color in this--way to go! #3997961

Sheryl A. Hudson February 27, 2007 0
Another big congratulations Janine on this great image!!!
sheryl #3999369

Rakesh Syal February 27, 2007 0
Congratulations on a well deserved finalist!! WOW!! #3999429

Debbie Hartley February 27, 2007 0
Congratulations on this awesome finalist Janine! #3999546

Janine Russell February 27, 2007 0
Colleen, Sheryl, Rakesh and Debbie, thanks very much for your kind comments, congratulations and encouragement. #3999591

John V. Roscich February 27, 2007 0
EXCELLENT CAPTURE
CONGRATS JANINE
JOHN #4002851

Janine Russell February 28, 2007 0
John, thanks very much for your encouragement and congratulations. #4003729

Sherry Stricklin Boles March 01, 2007 0
Congratulations, Janine! :) #4009174

Janine Russell March 01, 2007 0
Sherry, thanks very much. #4009220

Garth D. Beatty December 25, 2007 0
Great Close-up!! #5250762

Carol Quina August 09, 2012 0
Great details & color! #10268356

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