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Southern Dogface

by David Sparks

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 27, 200979 views4 comments
D300, Sigma 180mm f/3.5 macro lens
ISO 400, 180mm, 1/2000 sec, f7.1, handheld
Photo taken Nov. 11, 2009 in the butterfly garden at Edinburg Scenic Wetlands, Edinburg, TX
Cropped to about 55% of full frame.
Comments and suggestions most welcome.

Comments

4 comments
Comment posted by Luke Ormand on November 27, 2009 at 7:46 PM
The detail on this is ASTOUNDING, especially for HH (though the high SS certainly helped). I don't think there's anything to suggest on this with a great composition colors and bokeh.

- Luke
Registered on February 4, 2009, 1093 Posts, 7035 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on November 27, 2009 at 7:52 PM
The details and sharpness are exceptional. Very nice BG as well. Great shot! :toast:
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Murali Santhanam on November 27, 2009 at 11:36 PM
Very pretty and sharp. Has to be Sigma 180. :toast:
Registered on July 31, 2008, 43 Posts, 331 Comments
Comment posted by Sam Rua on November 28, 2009 at 8:52 PM
Gorgeous capture, David. Really nice detail and comp. Well done. :toast:
Registered on September 9, 2006, 130 Posts, 2281 Comments