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Uploaded this yesterday but nobody was lookingSad

Taken yesterday in breezy conditions..hand held, ISO 1600 aperture priority @ 1/8000 second f4.5

I personally put this on a par with what was my most popular upload in 7 years and which now features as the logo for my business

Don't know if it's my failing eyesight but it seems to have lost "something" on upload...not quite as pin sharp as the original image. Like I say, it could be my eyesight

Three days and counting until the hip replacement is replaced TongueTongue

Mike

Recording media:JPEG (digital)
Title:Hoverfly
Username:mikesmith mikesmith
Uploaded:11 Sep 2011 - 4:54 PM
Tags:Close-up / macro, Hoverfly, Kaffir lily
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cantona43
cantona43 (e2 Member)
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812 forum postscantona43 vcard England4 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 4:59 PM
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a stunning shot mike and even more better as you took it in breezy conditions
Neil

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wonkers
wonkers (e2 Member)
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11 Sep 2011 - 5:03 PM
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A lovely shot. The hoverfly is pin sharp and the b/g is a lovely delicate pastel tone. All the best for your forthcoming op.

Jill

SueEley
SueEley (e2 Member)
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250 forum postsSueEley vcard Wales93 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 5:06 PM
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Beautifully shot, with a fantastic background. Superb. Looks v. sharp to me, but jpegging can be a bit disappointing if you can see the original!

Rolepics
Rolepics (e2 Member)
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Rolepics vcard United Kingdom3 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 5:10 PM
0

A superb shot - the finely detailed hoverfly against that gentle pink, just wonderful. Carole

bricurtis
bricurtis (e2 Member)
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1809 forum postsbricurtis vcard England42 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 5:13 PM
0

Looks good to me Mike - I like the composition of this.
Brian.

Shellio
11 Sep 2011 - 5:29 PM
0

Excellent, the Hoverfly is nice and sharp and the bg is soft so you have isolated the main subject very well here, Mike.
Shell

nonur
nonur (e2 Member)
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nonur vcard Turkey5 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 5:31 PM
0

Wonderful macro!
Congrats and regards,
Nezih

soulofharmony
soulofharmony (e2 Member)
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11 Sep 2011 - 6:10 PM
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ha l looked but it disappeared...... its a perfect macro... b/g is awesome..Wink


Nikki !!!!

franken
franken (e2 Member)
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2337 forum postsfranken vcard Wales1 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 6:26 PM
0

I like the composition - excellent!

Ken

CarolG
CarolG (e2 Member)
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108 forum postsCarolG vcard Greece12 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 6:35 PM
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A superb image, Mike. All the very best for the op. Carol

Snapitt
Snapitt (e2 Member)
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11 Sep 2011 - 7:21 PM
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Delightful image Mike - it looks pretty good to me. Lovely detail in the hoverfly, and the delicate colours of the flower make a superb b/g/.

Jane

Last Modified By Snapitt at 11 Sep 2011 - 7:22 PM
MandyD
MandyD (e2 Member)
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16777215 forum postsMandyD vcard England1 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 8:17 PM
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Perfection Mike, this is stunning!!!

mikesmith
mikesmith (e2 Member)
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45 forum postsmikesmith vcard United Kingdom33 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 8:38 PM
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WOW, thanks for the UA Mandy
Mike

Lillian
Lillian (e2 Member)
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Lillian vcard United Kingdom14 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 8:46 PM
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Well deserved UA Mike for such a beautiful image so delicate and perfectly presented
Lillian

Brilane
Brilane (e2 Member)
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Brilane vcard Wales12 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 9:07 PM
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Great shot. Looks sharp enough from here.
Brian

FeatherFriend
FeatherFriend (e2 Member)
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FeatherFriend vcard England214 Constructive Critique Points
11 Sep 2011 - 9:58 PM
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A beauty Mike, superb detail and a great BG,
Geoff.

cabbie
cabbie (e2 Member)
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11 Sep 2011 - 10:04 PM
0

Yet another top notch image off the production line a true stunner

Bob

Devon_Wild
11 Sep 2011 - 10:08 PM
0

This is a very fine image Mike, well done Smile ...............Rob

Joeblowfromoz
11 Sep 2011 - 11:18 PM
0

This is so obvious in the gallery, as a thumbnail it stands out, but seeing it up close it is just unreal. the detail and colors are so wonderful.
I don't think it is your eyesight - I think all images lose something when uploading here. ...Cheers Jo

mikesmith
mikesmith (e2 Member)
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45 forum postsmikesmith vcard United Kingdom33 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2011 - 8:48 AM
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Yay..yet another UA. Many thanks Robert and to all you others for your kind votes and comments. This is definitely getting the Coloured Images treatment and will be offered for sale alongside my other hoverfly
Mike

gingerdelight
gingerdelight (e2 Member)
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298 forum postsgingerdelight vcard United Kingdom11 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2011 - 9:42 AM
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It looks pin sharp to me - superb!
Carol

conrad
conrad (e2 Member)
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10705 forum postsconrad vcard 113 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2011 - 9:43 AM
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Completely agree with those who sing the praises of this image above. Excellent work.

lianna
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United Kingdom13 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2011 - 2:04 PM
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Awesome Mike!!!! xx

Niknut
Niknut (e2 Member)
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240 forum postsNiknut vcard United Kingdom50 Constructive Critique Points
12 Sep 2011 - 7:42 PM
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Superb, faultless shot !!!!!!!!!

mikesmith
mikesmith (e2 Member)
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45 forum postsmikesmith vcard United Kingdom33 Constructive Critique Points
13 Sep 2011 - 8:31 PM
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Bloomin 'eck...a third UASmileSmile

Thanks Brian, much appreciated
Mike

ChristineD
ChristineD (e2 Member)
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ChristineD vcard England
14 Sep 2011 - 3:36 PM
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Fabulous delicate capture.

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