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The Mantis
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Challenge: Shallow DOF IV (Basic Editing)
Collection: Challenge entries
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 24-70mm f/2.8L USM
Date: Sep 9, 2008
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Sep 9, 2008

 Found this little guy at work, brought him home, set up a twig in the kitchen, with some foamcore as a background, one AB800 on camera left with a large softbox, small reflector on the right. Yeah I'm an idiot and my wife screamed when he flew around in the kitchen. Oh well was worth the effort.

Statistics Voting Breakdown (your vote is highlighted in red)
Place: 5 out of 320
Avg (all users): 6.7778
Avg (commenters): 8.3333
Avg (participants): 6.7037
Avg (non-participants): 6.8333
Views since voting: 1874
Views during voting: 334
Votes: 189
Comments: 17
Favorites: 3 (view)
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Registered Userladyhawk22
 Konica Minolta Maxxum 5D 		01/27/2009 11:54:46 PM
What a great shot!!! And one of my favorite little critters, too :-) They just fascinate me. Very well done!!
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MemberMelethia
 Canon EOS-7D 		09/22/2008 04:27:29 PM
LOL about the thing flying around! Congrats on a lovely shot, a new personal best, and a 5th in a very big challenge!
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Memberhotpasta
 Nikon D300 		09/17/2008 08:47:45 AM
well done on the HM...an awesome shot for the challenge
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Memberpawdrix
 Nikon D700 		09/17/2008 08:15:06 AM
WTG!
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MemberChinarosepetal
 Canon EOS-1Ds Mark III 		09/17/2008 03:59:30 AM
Excellent use of DOF, it works with the image, rather than just being coincidental :)
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Registered UserArt Roflmao 09/17/2008 01:52:05 AM
Worth the effort indeed. Excellent shot - congrats on 5th!
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Registered UserK10DGuy
 Pentax K10D 		09/17/2008 01:34:50 AM
Too bad you couldn't hang on to your 7, but if DrAchoo's mantis couldn't, this didn't stand a chance :) You beat him though! Good job.
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Registered UserAP
 Nikon D2H 		09/17/2008 12:11:51 AM
a personal best! (and i called top 5 :P) Very well done
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Memberursula
 Nikon D200 		09/17/2008 12:07:04 AM
Congratulations, beautifully done. I love the shadow! :)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
MemberTer
 Canon EOS-40D 		09/13/2008 11:45:52 PM
amazing 10
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Registered Userbrittanymilliken
 Canon EOS-20D 		09/13/2008 09:37:02 AM
very neat.
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MemberJuliBoc
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi 		09/11/2008 12:58:17 PM
Excellent! I like the lighting, nice triangular composition (which complements the subject's head,) and the clarity of the image.
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Memberjomari
 Canon Power Shot SX10 IS 		09/11/2008 07:46:17 AM
That is great. It really has personality.
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MemberTCGuru
 Canon EOS-40D 		09/11/2008 01:02:29 AM
Very nice colours. I really like the crop. Focus is spot on and I like that I can see the details in the top of his head with wonderful clarity. Not voting, just commenting. Good luck! :)
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Registered Usermuri32 09/10/2008 08:27:33 PM
awesome
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Registered UserLadyTara
 Fujifilm FinePix S1000fd 		09/10/2008 08:31:34 AM
Excellent DOF and focus on his face.
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Registered UserAP
 Nikon D2H 		09/10/2008 01:40:06 AM
looks like a guaranteed top 5... congrats, tack sharp and fits the challenge to a tee
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