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28-JUL-2008 Karl C.

Fly Scale

A deep crop of the same photo eligible in the previous challenge. Just wanted to add some subtle color as per the announcement...

Canon PowerShot SD950 IS
1/60s f/2.8 at 7.7mm iso160 hide exif
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Date/Time28-Jul-2008 17:26:38
MakeCanon
ModelCanon PowerShot SD950 IS
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length7.7 mm
Exposure Time1/60 sec
Aperturef/2.8
ISO Equivalent160
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Metering Modematrix (5)
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ctfchallenge02-Aug-2008 04:12
Amazing how effective the bug is as the eye of the bird. Great catch. -tv
Karl C. 01-Aug-2008 11:00
Thanks, yes I liked the little bugger too. I don't have his phone number, so not sure I can rearrange a shoot in the garden. And I think the fly perspective is necessary to really get the BIG color from this little flower. I'll try some other flower for the eligible section, fly or no fly.
ctfchallenge31-Jul-2008 22:46
I love that little fly Karl and he looks so cute on that big beautiful flower! A little more contrast and USM might make this a little sharper and some noise reduction might help (Noise Ninja and Neat Image have free sample programs to try out), but even without those things, I just really like this - it makes me smile seeing that tiny little guy! :-) CJ
Charlie Beck31-Jul-2008 15:21
Running it through a noise reduction filter might make the background easier to ignore. As it is, the grain within the greens and browns is grabbing too much of my eye's attention.
ctfchallenge31-Jul-2008 13:47
Thanks for getting us going with the beautiful "subtle" colors Karl. If only this weren't a heavy crop there might be more clarity to make this a really strong image- a reshoot possibly?
~Brent
ctfchallenge31-Jul-2008 13:13
Nice colors in the leaves.
Penny Street
Rod 31-Jul-2008 10:39
Well done on the subtle colours Karl they look really nice but I think you need more in focus than just the little flea:-)