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Mantis

© Michael Kelly

Mantis

Uploaded: November 08, 2009 10:20:10

Description

1/250 f14 ISO 100 100mm Macro

Exif: F Number: 14, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/250 seconds, Flash: fired, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 20D

Comments

Tess L. Yee November 09, 2009

Great capture, Michael! #1202623

Cheryl Schneider November 10, 2009

Very nicely done, Michael. #8120852

Michael Kelly level-classic November 11, 2009

Tess and Cheryl thank you so much for your gracious comments on this little monster. Most appreciated! #8123967

Stephen Shoff November 27, 2009

I'm going to have to figure out your technique, Michael. Vibrant color on the subject with subdued color on the supporting elements. That combined with the stunning sharpness makes an image in a class of its own. #8173182

Jeff E Jensen December 15, 2009

Congrats on a well deserved finalist! #8218102

Aimee C. Eisaman December 15, 2009

Was certain I would be seeing this again....and I was right! Congrats on your finalist! :~) #8219085

Michael Kelly level-classic December 15, 2009

Thank you Stephen, Jeff, and Aimee. I so much appreciate your congratulations. Aimee I looked at the original tread on this one and you did predict it, thanks. #8219249

Aimee C. Eisaman December 15, 2009

And I don't say it all the time....now if I could just read those numbers for the cash 5! LOL :~) #8220758

Michael Kelly level-classic December 15, 2009

LOL me too Aimee. #8221181

Jeff E Jensen December 16, 2009

Hey Aimee, I'm heading to Vegas for a few days (for work), should I put it all on black, or red? #8222385

Karen Celella December 16, 2009

Congratulations on your wonderful finalist Michael. I love these guys. #8222895

Vicki Snow December 18, 2009

awesome detail Mike...congrats on ur finalist!! #8230324

Michael Kelly level-classic December 20, 2009

Thank you Karen - this one liked me too because he came in the house on my pant leg before I even noticed him.

Thanks so much Vicki - so nice to see you! I certainly appreciate your congratulations. #8236156

Dennis Gay November 15, 2010

Yowza *MICHAEL*!

My heartiest and warmest Aussie congratz for the EP and Finalist awards and all the accoldes heaped upon this marvellous Mantid.

Excellent use of flash and focus and a well posed subject makes for a strong image and interesting viewing. Great detail.

Here, have a big brown Aussie G'DONYA for your trophy cabinet.

GB
Dennis #9038521

Michael Kelly level-classic November 15, 2010

Thank you Dennis - sure appreciate your visit and I love the G'DONYA. I miss your wonderful Aussie flavored comments. I do check up on your gallery from time to time and still love your work. #9039602

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