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Challenge: Free Study 2008-12 (Advanced Editing)
Collection: 2008 - CHALLENGES
Camera: Canon EOS-40D
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 USM Macro
Location: on our verandah
Date: Dec 17, 2008
Aperture: f7
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/125+ExtFlash
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Dec 24, 2008

this is a robberfly that landed on one of the chairs we have outside ..
i just happened to be there at the time ... with my camera .. !!
he flew off after i got a few shots .. :)

used Canon Speedlight 580EXII with added plastic diffuser fitted over it - a Sto-Fen Omni-Bounce ..
also Canon Extension Tube EF12II and cropped a heap ..

Statistics Voting Breakdown (your vote is highlighted in red)
Place: 5 out of 404
Avg (all users): 7.2159
Avg (commenters): 8.0000
Avg (participants): 7.1901
Avg (non-participants): 7.2727
Views since voting: 2318
Views during voting: 345
Votes: 176
Comments: 58
Favorites: 14 (view)

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MemberBrat
 Canon EOS-5D
07/14/2009 09:30:53 AM
Just found this, and it is superb!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberpatio127
 Canon EOS-40D
01/12/2009 08:41:48 AM
ROZ ROCKS !!!! Keep it up my dear :)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberTonyUK
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
01/11/2009 12:45:05 PM
this is one of the best the best macro shot I have ever seen ------u rock
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
01/11/2009 02:45:50 AM
More and more AWESOME every time I see this fine macro shot of yours 21_F.gif Roz..... love always shez
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberannig
 Canon EOS-40D
01/11/2009 12:49:30 AM
ROZZIE!!! simply amazing! you are quite GREAT at these little buggers! What a fab score too!

Happy New Year! and congrats on your Blazing Finish!

XOXOX
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberstargazer05766
 Canon EOS-7D
01/10/2009 08:56:33 PM
Roz you simply amaze me.. More than brilliant u is..
Many many many Congrats..

  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberIvory
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
01/08/2009 09:43:11 PM
Cool shot Roz, you are just so good at these! Congratulations on your HM.
Sue
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberdigifotojo
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
01/08/2009 09:14:07 PM
Roz, congrats on your 5th place finish! This is indeed one amazing macro shot!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membermpeters
 Canon EOS-5D
01/08/2009 09:01:12 PM
Another freaky insect from Roz!!! -- Glad to see you finished highly!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membersmardaz
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
01/08/2009 05:41:33 PM
really really REALLY nice on this one buddy! the first impression i get from this os one of those old sci-fi movies from the 50's where they shot bugs in miniature towns and it looked so fake as to be ridiculous, i love it, going into fav's!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberLydiaToo
 Canon EOS-40D
01/08/2009 01:08:13 PM
Congrats on the HM... this is a fantastic shot, Roz!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberAnn
 Nikon D300
01/08/2009 11:45:39 AM
Roz, you are the mistress of the bug world. I bow down to your ability. Congrats!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberbs-photos
 Pentax K100D Super
01/08/2009 11:06:51 AM
Fantastic Roz!!! Another awesome macro, I LOVE the detail in his eyes.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membercgino
 Nikon D80
01/08/2009 10:08:22 AM
Ooo, I love the silvery tones, he almost looks like a little robotic fly! Fabulous!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberKelli
 Canon EOS-40D
01/08/2009 08:02:46 AM
You've been robbered for sure! Spectacular, stupendous, utterly bugnificent! Yep, you are the queen bee, err fly!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberSandyP
 Canon EOS-5D
01/08/2009 07:39:55 AM
Oh Roz! How painful to get a 7.2+ and not win a ribbon! The downside of Free Studies where the best of the best from all over the world vies for the top 3 spots. And this is SUCH award worthy photography. I LOVE how you used sepia tones. Like all your macros, it takes my breath away. Those eyes! I've never seen anything so flawless.

I agree with Sherpet tho. This is one of the best macros ever shown on dpChallenge. Congratulations on your award winning photography -- and an honorable mention in an amazing challenge!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberpineapple
 Canon PowerShot S100
01/08/2009 06:28:06 AM
Nicest macro I have seen in a while. Well deserved placing...
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberAlexSaberi
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
01/08/2009 05:26:41 AM
brilliant. love your work!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberaliqui
 Nikon D300s
01/08/2009 04:29:29 AM
I saw this during the challenge and said "dammit... that fly is better than mine!" Absolutely well deserved finish for you.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberGregoryB
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
01/08/2009 02:52:24 AM
Hey Rozy,
How good is this...another top 5 finish... this is just bloody brilliant....the bug queen strikes again...xox
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membertanguera
 Nikon D90
01/08/2009 02:26:03 AM
I'm SOOO happy for you. I didn't get around to voting on this challenge, but this was one of the few shots I felt I needed to comment on. Congratulations!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
01/08/2009 02:12:50 AM
THIS WOULD HAVE TO BE ONE OF THE VERY BEST INSECT MACROS EVER SEEN HERE AT DPC AS THE DETAIL IS JUST AWESOME..... love shez
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserAP
 Nikon D2H
01/08/2009 02:12:20 AM
Roz you have been on a ROLL. Almost a PB. Great image, even amongst your many great images. Love the tones.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membersherpet
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
01/08/2009 02:10:27 AM
WOW...WOW...WOW.............
WHAT A SCORE................
WHAT AN IMAGE...............
SHAME IT DID NOT RIBBON.....
I LOVE IT...................
YOU TOTALLY ROCK GIRL.......
LOVE FROM SHEZ & PETE.......
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberchromeydome
 Nikon D90
01/08/2009 01:53:06 AM
677021.jpgPostLuminous Award Nominee!
best insect macro EVER. beautiful toning, exposure, composition--superb in every way
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserArt Roflmao 01/08/2009 01:52:50 AM
Astounding! Roz, you amaze and inspire! You are the queen bee of queen bees. and robberflies. :) Congrats on 5th!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberScooterMcNutty
 Canon EOS-300D Rebel
01/08/2009 01:15:09 AM
Super shot! you always do well and i hope that you continue to grow!

~Sofia
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberiamwoman
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
01/08/2009 01:11:44 AM
You are simply AMAZING!

I am so impressed by your ability with bugs - you astound me!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberIreneM
 Nikon D70
01/08/2009 12:52:06 AM
GREAT shot, Roz. Stunning! The day has finally come where I add a fly to my favourites ;-)
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberjbsmithana
 Nikon D300
01/08/2009 12:27:19 AM
For just "getting a couple of shots" you captured it well. Love the detail. Congrats on top 5 (so close again).
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberrobinssong
 Canon EOS-400D Rebel XTi
01/08/2009 12:21:12 AM
The macro master has done it again! He's almost cute! Nice clean shot too! Excellent!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberredjulep
 Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
01/08/2009 12:15:41 AM
OMG - here you go again! 5th in FS - congrats, Roz!!

I love the duotone you created here - and the straight on perspective. Needless to say, the detail is mind-boggling. Excellent!!!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberbspurgeon
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
01/08/2009 12:15:09 AM
Great shot as always Roz. Well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberKen
 Canon EOS-40D
01/08/2009 12:10:26 AM
I wondered which bug shot was yours! Congrats on the high finish - I was hoping this would do well.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberslickchik
 Canon EOS-40D
01/08/2009 12:05:49 AM
How in the world did you get this amazing shot just spur of the moment? Wow!! That is makes this even more incredible.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
 Comments Made During the Challenge
MemberVenom
 Nikon D40X
01/07/2009 08:20:12 PM
This is an AMAZING MACRO!! Wow; is about all I can say. The detail in the eyes is just cool!! Definitely a 8-9 but with the wow factor I'm giving it a 10! Sweet shot. -BB
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberdafletchr
 Canon EOS-40D
01/07/2009 08:18:43 PM
Nice one!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberclive_patric_nolan
 Nikon D300
01/05/2009 12:17:27 PM
Amazing close-up! Almost metallic. 9.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membercaba
 Nikon D300
01/04/2009 11:34:47 PM
Excellent close up
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberOmanOtter
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
01/04/2009 11:14:34 PM
So well done. Love the silver.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberLadyK
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
01/04/2009 08:48:12 PM
im not sure whether to cry and run away or laugh. excellent macro either way, what an amazing little specimen
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberThingFish
 Panasonic Lumix DMC-L1K
01/04/2009 06:19:46 AM
Stunning detail.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberbauerfan71
 Canon EOS-50D
01/03/2009 11:22:21 PM
Perfect Macro. Especially since it's in b/w
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberDr.Confuser
 Apple iPhone
01/03/2009 03:00:33 PM
Fabulous photo. You've managed the perfect DOF for the subject. Clarity and focus are wonderful. Choice of B&W was inspired. Among best of show.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberhotpasta
 Nikon D300
01/03/2009 07:10:28 AM
wow...great detail, excellent macro...9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberlaurie241
 Canon EOS-50D
01/02/2009 09:43:06 PM
wow incredible macro!
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Registered UserShadowfax23
 Nikon D40X
01/02/2009 04:18:26 PM
great detail
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberConnor
 Nikon D70
01/02/2009 02:46:39 PM
wow nice shot, i love the B/W and the eyes are WOW, this is a GREAT shot, nice one 9
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberbspurgeon
 Canon EOS-5D Mark II
01/01/2009 09:18:54 PM
This is excellent. So cold and creepy. I'm guessing this is a Roz classic.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberBlue Moon
 Canon EOS-40D
01/01/2009 06:53:59 PM
cool bug! what is it?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberMelethia
 Canon EOS-7D
01/01/2009 12:38:15 PM
Portrait of an alien! Lovely toning and amazing detail.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Membertanguera
 Nikon D90
01/01/2009 11:56:30 AM
Breathtaking! What lens did you use?
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberbmartuch
 Nikon D300
01/01/2009 11:20:44 AM
Ugly little sucker. Nice capture.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberJutilda
 Canon EOS-30D
01/01/2009 09:09:13 AM
hee hee The eyes are like bulging stereo speakers. Nice macro.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberhesitant
 Nikon D90
01/01/2009 06:08:37 AM
has the wow factor
not sure about cropping one of the feet.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberJedusi
 Canon EOS-1D Mark III
01/01/2009 05:26:10 AM
Stunning - possibly better than that - the eye detail alone is magnificent, and the toning sets this off to perfection.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Memberlovethelight
 Canon EOS-40D
01/01/2009 12:50:17 AM
The coloration is so bizarre and I love it. It is not every day you see a good monochrome macro shot. nice
  Photographer found comment helpful.
MemberLydiaToo
 Canon EOS-40D
01/01/2009 12:10:00 AM
Wow... amazing. I'm sure this will do well for you.
  Photographer found comment helpful.


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