A Smile for Sunday by taggart

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A Smile for Sunday

Blue Dasher
Pachydiplax longipennis 1.4 inches

*******Special thanks to AndyLea and Flowerted for their very special User Awards presented today!
Have a great Sunday!

Brand:	NIKON CORPORATION
Camera:	Nikon D300 Check out Nikon Nation!
Lens:	Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Model (B01) Check out Totally Tamron!
Recording media:	RAW (digital)
Date Taken:	6 Jun 2012 - 3:15 PM
Focal Length:	180mm
Lens Max Aperture:	f/3.6
Aperture:	f/14.0
Shutter Speed:	1/250sec
Exposure Comp:	0.0
ISO:	400
Exposure Mode:	Manual
Metering Mode:	Multi-segment
Flash:	No Flash

Title:	A Smile for Sunday
Username:	taggart
Uploaded:	17 Jun 2012 - 12:06 AM
Tags:	Close-up / macro, General, Humour / fun, Insect, Photo journalism, Portraits / people, Wildlife / nature
Votes:	63

Wish it were mine

WELL DONE

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jdinne (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 12:17 AM

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Brilliant Grin Grin Grin

John

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RonnieAG (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 12:25 AM

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It's only got eyes for you, Jenn
Wonderful macro shot capturing such detail and that splendid array of colours it sports.
Ronnie.

gajewski (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 12:26 AM

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It does seem to be smiling. In addition to being a fun image, this is a perfect macro.
I like the very rough hewn edges to your frame.
-=\Walter

Lillian (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 12:33 AM

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Exceptional macro shot Jennn
the colours and detail perfect
Lillian

mikbee (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 1:55 AM

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Excellent close up of the little smiler here Jenn !!
Good one.
Mick.

PattiW (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 2:53 AM

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Gorgeous Jenn, love this head on angle. Patti

ElmsArt

17 Jun 2012 - 3:29 AM

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Oh this is superb. I love the colours and the POV. And yes it is smiling.

Great cature.

Jackie

NDODS (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 6:06 AM

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A really beautiful photograph sorry that I can't express myself ant further due to my range of movement.

Regards Nathan

Ade_Osman (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 6:13 AM

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Good DOF and sharpness with this one Jenn......I'd love to come over the pond just to shoot the dragons, how weird am I?.....LOL

Ade

AnnChown (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 6:42 AM

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what a little charmer! Love your pov and super sharp wings!
Ann

accipiter (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 6:45 AM

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A wonderful close up Jenn. So glad to have been able to catch up with your excellent work again. A

WhiteRose1 (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 6:56 AM

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Amazing colours and a great shape, Jenn, the smile made me smile too .

Dave

marktc (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 7:09 AM

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And what an amazing smile it is, stunning colours and detailminbthis supremely good image. Nice one Jenn

fentiger

17 Jun 2012 - 7:24 AM

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Excellent macro shot.

Albert

reflectionsinlight

17 Jun 2012 - 7:53 AM

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crisp needle sharp on sea of DOF

Rock (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 7:55 AM

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Oh Grand Mother what big eyes you have !

Grand capture.

Rock

Philip_H

17 Jun 2012 - 8:07 AM

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Lovely capture, Jenn. Just makes you want to smile

P.

canonfan (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 8:11 AM

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Brilliant image Jenn. Very sharp and well captured
Jim

Maiwand (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 8:33 AM

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Superb macro capture Jenn. We have seen lots of these of late but I do not recall seeing one taken from such an unusual POV. Very original.!!
Ron

jonwebber

17 Jun 2012 - 8:49 AM

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Got the point of focus exactly right on this stunningly detailed shot.
jon

annettep38 (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 9:18 AM

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what a beauty a really fine closeup!

morpheus1955 (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 9:28 AM

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Fantastic shot Jenn, superb colours and detail.

Hugh

Badgerfred (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 10:03 AM

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Super image Jenn, great detail,
Fred.

saeidNL (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 10:33 AM

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Excellent and wonderful ,acro shot,Jenn,very well done,
saeid

Irishkate (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 11:23 AM

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Superb macro - great POV. wonderful detail and funky frame.
Kate Grin

Joline (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 11:42 AM

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He has adorably goofy face Grin Grin Grin Grin Grin

EMJAYCEE (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 12:17 PM

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Jenn I could not do anything better than give this cheeky little chappie an award - well it's for you really for being so talented.
Joan.

Herge88 (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 1:03 PM

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Great colour light and detail in this stunning image Jenn.

Best Matt

tomcat (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 2:23 PM

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A real belter Jenn. Can't fault it

Adrian

saltireblue (Site Moderator)

17 Jun 2012 - 3:24 PM

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You really know how to charm them, Jennn. Wink I think he fancies you judging from his expression.

Malc

pascalg (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 4:15 PM

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& eye contact too Tongue

LexEquine

17 Jun 2012 - 5:48 PM

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'Great color, Fine details, & superb presentation,' Jenn~~ Wink

~ Peter

pluckyfilly (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 7:51 PM

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WOW! not surprised you have 3 awards - congratulations

exposure

17 Jun 2012 - 9:40 PM

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Lovely detail & presentation Jennnnn
Pauline.

goso (e2 Member)

17 Jun 2012 - 10:35 PM

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10/10 Jennn ...Bill

barbarahirst (e2 Member)

18 Jun 2012 - 7:41 AM

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top of the class with this beautifully detailed image

ChiliMan (e2 Member)

18 Jun 2012 - 1:37 PM

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Awww...look at his eyes and that goofy grin...he's in luuuuurve Grin

WONderful light and capture, Jennnn.

A

brownsilent (e2 Member)

20 Jun 2012 - 10:39 PM

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And not just a smile, it is a broad smile, friendly and happy.
Johanna

NeilWigan (e2 Member)

20 Jun 2012 - 10:48 PM

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Great face ,well caught shot.

Glostopcat (e2 Member)

21 Jun 2012 - 7:12 PM

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An awesome close up shot Jennnn, he certainly is a dashing fellow. Such wonderful pin sharp detail and glorious colours and those eyes are amazing

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