The Eye of the Dragon [Details & Macro Catch All]
Uploaded: April 25, 2008 20:16:46
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/2000 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 55.00 mm, Model: NIKON D40
Michael S. Lazarus April 25, 2008
Candice, Lucky me... I just uploaded an image beside yours here... Great shot! Excellent detail, color, composition, DOF and clarity. Looks like a winner to me! #908608Candice L. Carter April 26, 2008
Wow, thank you very much for the lovely detailed feedback! I truly appreciate it Michael! #5843842Reynaldo D. Reyes April 26, 2008
This macro shot is very impressive. Amazing sharpness on the wings and body that is difficult to get when shooting close-up work without running into diffraction problems. This works for me. The composition is topnotch too. Great work Candice. #5844599Candice L. Carter April 26, 2008
I am speechless Reynaldo! What a compliment indeed! I got lucky with this shot and it was fun to do as well! Thank you very much for such helpful feedback! #5844793M.Christine Duncan April 26, 2008
No words to use... speechless! Wait, one word maybe. PHENOMINAL!!! lol I have a new favorite. #5845460Laura E. Swan April 26, 2008
Ooo! Really like this one and the background colors really add that special something! Very Cool indeed! -Laura Swan #5846437Randy L. Quast April 27, 2008
Candice very good photo great detail this is a winner. #5847620Candice L. Carter April 27, 2008
Wow! I am speechless once more! What delightful compliments!Christine, you are TOO KIND! WOW, I am blownaway! Thank you so much!
Such a pleasure Laura! Thank very much, it truly means a lot!
Randy, wow, thank you for such flattery! #5848000
Lisa J. Boulden April 27, 2008
Fabulous!Aimee C. Eisaman April 28, 2008
This is the best shot I have ever seen you do.....amazing work Candice! I just love this! #5852456Sam Britt April 28, 2008
Great details & DOF. Terrific macro, Candice. #5852482Candice L. Carter April 28, 2008
Wow, thank you so much Ladies! What compliments!Lisa, coming from you and your gallery, thank you so much! I am pleased you enjoyed this shot and the title!
Aimee, thank you very much, a lovely compliment indeed!
Sam, I am so delighted this shot came out so well and everyone enjoyed it so much! Thank you for your wonderful compliment! #5852960
Irene Colling April 28, 2008
OUTSTANDING work Candice. Incredible detail, wonderful color amazing subject. Excellent image. #5853789Candice L. Carter April 29, 2008
WOW, what a compliment Irene! An honor truly! Thank you so much! #5857897Graham Robards April 29, 2008
This looks like a winner to me too.Candice L. Carter April 29, 2008
I am speechless Pat! Thank you so much! I had my D40 on the close-up setting with 3 additional Nikon close-up filters attached to my 18-55mm lens. Hope this helps! Thanks again! #5858816Kathleen Rinker April 29, 2008
Great shot Candice, wonderful detail and clarity, love the light and color! #5859077Dawn M. Schneider April 29, 2008
great capture candice!! the color and clarity are really nice. #5859207Michael Umbreit April 29, 2008
Candice - Excellent capture! The colors are stunning and the details and clarity are exceptional! - Mike #5860016Candice L. Carter April 29, 2008
I know I have said it over and over again but what else can be said to such flattery.....I am speechless!Kathleen, Thank you so much for such detailed and wonderful feedback!
Dawn, as always it is a pleasure to see your name....thank you very much!
Mike, I am so pleased you enjoyed this capture! What a wonderful compliment! Thank you! #5860357
M.Christine Duncan November 23, 2009
YES! I spy a finalist girl!!!! Congrats m'dear, this is truly an amazing capture... blows me away everytime I see it! Bravo!!! #8155129Misty Blue November 23, 2009
Congrats Candice, very nice ! #8156172Nancyj E. Hovey November 23, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SChristine Lobsinger November 23, 2009
Congrats Candice, this is a stunning Finalist shot!!!CHRIS
SMILING #8161204
Candice L. Carter November 24, 2009
WOW, again I am honored and speechless at such wonderful words and compliments. Ya'll are too wonderful! Thank you again, Christine, Misty, NancyJ, and Christine L. #8162931Graham Robards November 24, 2009
Love the title and the shot. I would just LOVE to do somthing like this apartSuperb shot!
~Pat #8163040
Randy L. Quast December 26, 2009
Candice Great photo I did know the was great and Congrats on the EP. #8247111Randy L. Quast April 04, 2010
Candice I had the feeling Congrats on the Finalist. #8509052Merna L. Nobile April 21, 2010
Hi Candice: I wanted to personally thank you for joiningChristine Lobsinger April 22, 2010
Hi Candice... exceptional shot! WTG on a perfect Finalist!!! CONGRATS TO YOU!Annette Carr April 26, 2010
Whenever I get too full of myself, I visit your gallery! You really captured the essence of this dragonfly. Excellent image. #8571339Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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