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Ladybird

by Matt Cole

Gallery: Regional: UKNPPosted April 11, 2011202 views19 comments
This was taken last month before I was hit by a succession of computer and camera problems from which I'm only just emerging...

Canon 7D with MP-E 65mm macro lens, f13, 1/160, ISO 100, diffused MT-24 flash, handheld.

All C+C welcomed.

Matt :toast:

Comments

19 comments
Comment posted by Justin on April 11, 2011 at 10:06 AM
A very eye-catching image thanks to the vibrant colours. I like the fairly large size of the ladybird within the frame and the water drops add an extra dimension. Pleased to here your equipment problems are hopefully behind you now.

:toast:
Registered on November 1, 2003, 106 Posts, 1697 Comments
Comment posted by John Robinson on April 11, 2011 at 10:47 AM
Its that time of year again. Great stuff!
JR
Registered on March 2, 2008, 535 Posts, 2453 Comments
Comment posted by Shaun Boycott-Tayl on April 11, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Hi Matt,

Lovely image great detail in the subject. As already said eye catching colours and the water droplets add "sparkle" to the image. Comp is superb as the Ladybird has space to walk into.

I hope that your gear is ok now.

Glad its that time of year again so we can see more of your fantastic images.

Cheers

Shaun :wavey: :toast:
Registered on April 19, 2010, 0 Posts, 67 Comments
Comment posted by David Kjaer on April 11, 2011 at 1:01 PM
Wonderful Matt and as already mentioned the water droplets take the image up a level.

David :toast: :toast:
Registered on January 4, 2006, 128 Posts, 4170 Comments
Comment posted by Robert Askew on April 11, 2011 at 2:20 PM
Great shot Matt like the water droplet on the ladybird and love the yellow tones in the background
Rob :toast:
Registered on February 19, 2011, 11 Posts, 90 Comments
Comment posted by Mark Davies on April 11, 2011 at 2:37 PM
bang on the money... those droplets just add another dimension..
Registered on February 3, 2009, 21 Posts, 327 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on April 11, 2011 at 3:35 PM
Matt,
beautiful rich colors and comp. I like this image a lot. :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Mike Warrender on April 11, 2011 at 3:44 PM
Great picture Matt, love the water drops

Best Regards,

Mike Warrender :toast: :toast:
Registered on March 22, 2011, 3 Posts, 16 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on April 11, 2011 at 3:55 PM
Great shot, Matt. I like the colours and the great sharpness, especially considering that you took this handheld!

Very well done

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Ian Mason on April 11, 2011 at 4:49 PM
The detail on the back is amazing, without the glare that is often seen - presumably due to the diffusion of the flash. Beautifully done.
Registered on December 14, 2005, 399 Posts, 2305 Comments
Comment posted by Karen Summers on April 11, 2011 at 5:06 PM
The colours just pop in this one, lovely image and the droplets are great
Registered on December 3, 2009, 83 Posts, 818 Comments
Comment posted by Andy Shepherd on April 11, 2011 at 5:13 PM

Hi Matt,

All superlatives have already been covered, so all I can do is agree with what has already been said, excellent work with a very special lense.

Andy...
Registered on September 24, 2006, 123 Posts, 1254 Comments
Comment posted by Sandra Hendrikse on April 12, 2011 at 1:43 AM
Wonderful shot with great detail. The water droplets are really great. :smile:
Registered on January 23, 2008, 48 Posts, 769 Comments
Comment posted by Craig Jones on April 12, 2011 at 4:05 AM
:cool: :cool: :cool: :cool: Stunning Matt on every front :wink: :wink: :wavey:
Registered on January 31, 2009, 67 Posts, 316 Comments
Comment posted by Simon Litten on April 12, 2011 at 7:14 AM
Perfectly executed and a beautiful all-round image. :toast:

Simon
Registered on June 22, 2006, 24 Posts, 275 Comments
Comment posted by Des Ong on April 12, 2011 at 2:10 PM
Those colours really grabs you Matt, and an interesting pose of an everyday insect!
Registered on July 12, 2007, 23 Posts, 234 Comments
Comment posted by Matt Cole on April 13, 2011 at 9:15 AM
many thanks for the comments, much appreciated.

Matt :toast:
Registered on February 18, 2008, 17 Posts, 267 Comments
Comment posted by Phil Ellard on April 16, 2011 at 8:14 AM
This is stunning, top draw stuff :toast: :toast:
Registered on December 17, 2010, 60 Posts, 634 Comments
Comment posted by Guy Rogers on April 17, 2011 at 4:10 PM
Hello Matt.

Beautiful piece of macro work and have to agree with all the comments.

Top work.

:wavey: :wavey: :wavey:
Registered on January 16, 2007, 450 Posts, 995 Comments