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June Bug in July
June Bug in July
tpbremer


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2008-07 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Nikon D80
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8D
Location: My back yard
Date: Jul 15, 2008
Aperture: f/3.8
ISO: 100
Shutter: 1/60
Date Uploaded: Jul 31, 2008

 Shot this guy a while back because he looked a bit peculiar.

levels
curves
sat
levels again to calm down the leaf above the bug
rotate 90 degress
flatten
usm
resize
sfw

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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D800
Nikon AF-S NIKKOR 24-70mm f/2.8G ED
 08/06/2008 09:40:21 AM
great clarity and nice light
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Nikon D7100
Sigma 18-250mm f/3.5-6.3 DC OS HSM
 08/03/2008 06:01:14 PM
Very nice macro.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-7D Mark II
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 08/03/2008 05:43:36 PM
I'd crop closer - I don't think this needs a square crop.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS R5
Canon RF 24-105mm f/4-7.1 IS STM
 08/03/2008 06:43:58 AM
I don't see many good beetle shots but this one is well done.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D700
Nikon AF-S DX NIKKOR 18-200mm f/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
 08/02/2008 05:22:42 AM
I love the natural light on the bug's body. A lovely, fresh image.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Pentax K-R
Pentax DA L 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 AL
 08/01/2008 03:33:40 PM
Nice shot. June bugs are not nearly as voracious as this Japanese beetle, though. Pretty, but a PITA.
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Canon EOS-5D Mark III
Canon EF 70-200mm f/4.0 L IS USM
 08/01/2008 01:28:48 AM
cool find, little critters like this are fun to photograph
  Photographer found comment helpful.
Nikon D5100
Tamron AF 28-80mm f/3.5-5.6 Aspherical for Nikon
 08/01/2008 12:22:38 AM
Nice Japanese Beetle
  Photographer found comment helpful.
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