Lean Green Flying Machine

© Tess L. Yee

Lean Green Flying Machine

Uploaded: September 19, 2009

Description

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

Comments

Colette M. Metcalf September 19, 2009

Amazing capture!!!! #1182136

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe September 19, 2009

Fantastic details and clarity, Tess. Terrific colors. #7955415

Natasa Mikuz level-classic September 19, 2009

Very nice! #7955449

Linda M. Walker September 19, 2009

Excellent colors and details! #7955545

Monnie Ryan September 19, 2009

Wonderful details and composition, Tess -- well done! #7955739

Sam Britt September 19, 2009

Terrific macro, Tess. #7955929

Mitch Spence level-classic September 19, 2009

Amazing macro, Tess, with extraordinary color and detail. #7955973

Tess L. Yee September 19, 2009

Thanks for all those wonderful comments Colette, Tammy, Natasa, Linda, Monnie, Sam, & Mitch! They're all appreciated! #7956027

Jodi 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? #7956059

Julie Burnett September 19, 2009

Wonderful composition, colors, and detail, Tess! #7956392

Mary A. Legler level-classic September 19, 2009

Wow, Tess! Outstanding color, clarity and detail. Also curious, as Jodi, to your settings and lens.
~Mary #7956749

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. #7958346

Renata Gusciora September 20, 2009

Wow!Fantastic macro and great intense green,Tess! #7960374

Tess L. Yee September 20, 2009

Thanks for that fab comment, Renata! #7960388

Tess 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. #7966793

Tess L. Yee September 21, 2009

Thanks for that really kind comment, Kaye! #7967300

Tess L. Yee September 24, 2009

Thanks for that wonderful comment, William! #7980120

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