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Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:03 pm**

Haven't been taking any shots over the last couple of weeks, so went out into the backyard yesterday and played with the ladybirds

This little one was reaching from one grass seed head to another, and I took the shot just as she reached the second head. I was pleased with it anyway

Rel

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:07 pm**

Excellent shot, Rel.

The only way that could have been better would have been with the Sigma 180 macro.

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:07 pm**

Nice! I really like this shot and the DOF you used.

Alex

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:10 pm**

Thanks Kerry & Alex

Glad you like it.

And a Sigma ????? :evil:

As Derrin would say, SHAME KERRY, SHAME !!!!

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:17 pm**

That's a great moment captured there, seems like a great trial in a tiny world...

The sharpness on the grass seed stalk on the left has an almost 3d effect (or is that the stubbie I just had :lol:

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Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:21 pm**

That is a fantastic shot mate! Well done.

beej

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:30 pm**

Rel - your shots never cease to amaze me with their colour, sharpness, subject matter and your tenacity

I have just spent 4 days in Port MacQuarie looking for bugs - not one was seen by me :cry:

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 5:56 pm**

Great work Rel, amazing find, and then great timing, DOF and so sharp!
I spent a hour or so chasing dragonflies, I haven't looked at my photos but found it very unrewarding while I was out there.

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:35 pm**

Love the soft background, your lense and skill did well

I would be pleased to to capture in that position, you can really see the details of the hind legs and creating a bridge. I'm sure the origanl version has even more detail

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 6:43 pm**

Nice 'action' shot Rel.
What do man ladybugs look like? :shock:

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:01 pm**

sirhc55 wrote:Rel - your shots never cease to amaze me with their colour, sharpness, subject matter and your tenacity

I have just spent 4 days in Port MacQuarie looking for bugs - not one was seen by me

Hmm...maybe Chris they just BUGGered off when you got too close?

Sorry...had to say it!

Fantastic shot Rel - I can see this one printed at about a 5x7' size with a nice wooden frame around it on a wall in your house...great capture!

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:04 pm**

Great capture Narelle and, apart from sharpness and exposure being spot on, I think you've left just enough of the surroundings to tell the story without making the bug too small. You've got this composition thing down pretty well!

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:08 pm**

Rel,

I am constantly blown away by the quality of your work. Always to a high standard.

Cheers

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 7:26 pm**

Rel, this is a very nice shot, I hope to be able to take photos like that one day.

Still learning...also I would need a macro lens

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 8:49 pm**

Thank you all so much for looking at my shots, and for taking the time to even comment !! I truely think I'm starting to get better - and am learning so much from all of you in the forum. The macro shots from the forum have been amazing, and I continually find myself wishing that "I could take shots like that" !!!
Maybe one day, but till then, thanks for boosting my confidence

Rel

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 10:42 pm**

Nice one Rel. Very nicely caught.

Posted: **Fri Dec 30, 2005 11:23 pm**

Great shot! Nice composition, great timing.

The ladybird appears to be a tiny bit soft - I think its a DOF thing as the grass is very sharp. But could be my imagination too.

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