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Comment by Firstrich1:
This is a good shot I wish the DOF was just a little wider so that the wasps wings were sharp also

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Comment by Konador:
the soft focus works well here. More contrast might help it have more initial impact, but still an 8

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Comment by PSUBecker:
Although this is a great macro of the bee and the flower, in this challenge I was really looking for something more original and not so still life... perhaps a picture that tells a story, or suggests an action in the garden. Quite honestly, the reason that "bug macro shots" are being rated lower is because there are so many (as many anticipated there would be) and how do you compare one good in focus macro to another... To me, the insect shots are just TOO OBVIOUSLY in the garden. Because of the number of entries, I found myself being very stingy with points... First and foremost, creativity took the points, I only gave one 10 in the entire challenge, followed by 5 9's I think.
I think that in general, this is an awesome shot, just not for this particular challenge, as I said before because it seems so obvious to the title... Overall I am a fan of macro shots though, and the contrast and coloration on this one are great. - 3

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Comment by cpanaioti:
Nice composition though it seems a little soft on the focus. Also, use of a reflector above the flower may of helped to get more light on your subject.

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Comment by vtruan:
A bit more DOF would have given you a real winner.

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Comment by DBoy:
May be it could improve with another rotation angle

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Comment by buzzrock:
Another well captured macro bee shot- 7

Round in Round
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Comment by zerocusa:
What is this, look like a planet and space pic. :)

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Comment by roleychiu:
great colour and texture transitions. smooth is held in composition by the more defined lines of the center. crop could have been better. image is slighty off center. if you where going to offset the center, might be better to be a bit more obvious about it. (IMO and my preference only). good illusion, center transforms between cirlce and sphere depending on perception. great colours. very good entry. 8

Round in Round
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Comment by Gracious:
I can't tell what it is but I really like it. Very abstract and mysterious.