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    Macro shot

    I like taking Macro shots of insects because when you get it right they really stand out.
    I like this one because of the simplicity and also because of the colour.
    It may not be correct but I just like it.
    It was taken on a Canon EOS 350D using the supplied lens and a +4 dioptre close up.



    It was processed to reduce the noise, resized to 50% smaller which also helps reduce the noise even further and then sharpened slightly.

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    Re: Macro shot

    I've got nothing to say about this one except d@mn I like it! It is an amazingly sharp image.

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    Re: Macro shot

    That did coming out incredibly nice!
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    Re: Macro shot

    Very nice. Not sure why you say it isn't correct? Great job, but if anything I would offer some small advice to not sharpen any more than you have to, for it seems that the detail on the bee is a little too detailed, which is usually a sign of oversharpening (takes someone who's done that to see it )
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    Re: Macro shot

    Great macro image. Everything seems to work well together and I like the detail.


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    Re: Macro shot

    I have no criticism at all. Lovely shot, very sharp, great DOF.

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    Re: Macro shot

    No nitpicks. Wonderful macro.
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    Re: Macro shot

    Outstanding!! I love my macros as well and you have a top notch one here. I think the closeup diopter filters get a bad rap. If you got good ones they get great images like this. I also think GB1 is on to something give it some thought.
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    Re: Macro shot

    WOW - that is one fine picture.

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    Re: Macro shot

    I have to agree that it is a very good micro photo. Good Work.
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    Re: Macro shot

    Very nice! The bee is great. I love the way the light reflects off of his wings. The white flowers are nice too.
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    Re: Macro shot

    That picture is the bee's knees....

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