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My What Big Red Eyes You Have
3rd PlaceMy What Big Red Eyes You Have
scooter88


Photograph Information Photographer's Comments
Challenge: Free Study 2009-11 (Advanced Editing VII)
Camera: Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens: Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro
Location: Dar es Salaam
Date: Nov 13, 2009
Aperture: f/5.7
ISO: 400
Shutter: 1/100
Date Uploaded: Nov 13, 2009

 An almost B&W insect in a free study is an iffy combination. However I love the picture so hopefully it will be enjoyed by others as well.

This fly flew onto a guard rail at a cabin we were hanging out at by the beach. He let me get real close.

PP:
Selective Desaturation
Levels
Noise Ninja
Curves
Shadow & Highlight
Selective sharpening - feet & hair around the eyes

Statistics
Place: 3 out of 366
Avg (all users): 6.9333
Avg (commenters): 8.6111
Avg (participants): 7.0273
Avg (non-participants): 6.6750
Views since voting: 2031
Views during voting: 3077
Votes: 150
Comments: 27
Favorites: 13 (view)

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 12/10/2009 05:39:47 PM
Congratulations on your well-deserved ribbon. Those eyes just have such impact - incredible!
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 12/09/2009 03:09:59 PM
Very nice! Was that handheld and without any extension tubes?
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 12/09/2009 09:02:42 AM
I am not a huge fan of selective desat but you sure used it extremely well here! Congratulations.
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 12/08/2009 02:03:03 AM
Wow this is unreal!!! What a great shot, I'm adding this to my favorites right now!

Joe
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 12/08/2009 01:37:23 AM
Woot! Congrats, Scott!
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 12/08/2009 01:15:37 AM
congrats - now you have a full set of ribbons:)
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 12/08/2009 12:45:28 AM
My goodness, what a fantastic macro! I keep looking and looking at it.... fascinating.
Huge congrats on the ribbon, Scott.
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 12/08/2009 12:06:58 AM
congrats congrats .. a ribbon in a free study for an ugly looking fly .. how brilliant .
its a fantastic shot and so dramtatic with your selective desat .. WOW .. !! ..:)
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
12/07/2009 10:54:46 PM
those eyes are amazing.
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 12/07/2009 10:14:04 PM
So I can see you better dear.
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 12/07/2009 07:31:09 PM
Amazing macro and very effective selective desaturation.
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 12/07/2009 06:15:08 PM
sick... great job!
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 12/06/2009 12:54:45 AM
Great selective desat! I love the crop and the slanted baseline.
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 12/05/2009 11:07:21 AM
Goodness, yes! They look quite metallic.
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 12/05/2009 02:41:05 AM
Love the photo, the eyes are sharp and the DOF is perfect
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 12/04/2009 11:18:02 AM
Nice details, that's just an awesome shot.
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 12/04/2009 11:07:20 AM
Wow! Now THIS has to be Roz or Greg! ?? WOW! 10
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 12/04/2009 09:40:16 AM
There are so many things you have to get right to pull this off - you've nailed the lot.
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 12/03/2009 01:33:50 PM
I love the red eyes...wow this is superb
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 12/03/2009 01:48:51 AM
Yet another Roz-like bug. Superbly done. Focus. Color. Detail. How can this bug stand so still while it's having its portrait taken? But I confess I am growing tired of the genre. No worries - this is getting a good score.
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 12/02/2009 12:52:06 PM
Very striking!!!a lot of impact
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 12/01/2009 09:20:39 PM
Definitely my favorite! I love the red against the black!
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 12/01/2009 05:00:29 PM
Super lens and super shooting.
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 12/01/2009 01:44:47 PM
Very cool picture!
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 12/01/2009 12:06:25 PM
great shot- top 10
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 12/01/2009 05:00:20 AM
Great use of selective desaturation. Love your composition also.
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 12/01/2009 04:46:20 AM
Top 5
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