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Houston, We Have Lift Off!

© Robert Jensen

Houston, We Have Lift Off!

Uploaded: October 15, 2011

Description

Resubmittal: Assassin fly, "Mallophorina sp.", and buckwheat blossoms - Lancaster, California (Mojave Desert)

Exif: Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/180 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, Model: FinePix S3Pro

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Robert Jensen October 15, 2011

Tammy D. Ferren

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member since: 7/5/2008 That's crazy good, Robert! I love it!
10/6/2011 6:50:32 AM


Carla Capra

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Hi Robert;
Lov'n the title and image. Perfection.
;) CC

10/6/2011 6:51:28 AM


Arthur Bohlmann

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Awsome POV Robert, great macro

10/6/2011 6:58:31 AM


Wendy M. Hansen

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This is frigging hilarious! Incredible shot!

10/6/2011 8:47:32 AM


Michelle Alton

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Breathtaking inflight macro image. WOW!!!

10/6/2011 8:56:33 AM


Dennis Gay

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Macro magic *Robert*!

A delightful insect-in-flight image displaying wonderful clarity and light. Super work man!

GB
Dennis

10/6/2011 5:01:54 PM


Carol Eade

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Fabulous image and title, Robert.

10/6/2011 7:04:29 PM


Liz Bullock

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Terrific macro! #1415525

Michelle Alton October 15, 2011

I still love it...no idea what you changed but it's spectacular! #9736585

Richard B. Hallick October 15, 2011

I agree with Michelle. Spectacular capture. The clarity and sense of movement are very special. #9736715

Robert Jensen October 15, 2011

Thanks for the comments.

Michelle ... I resubmitted this because it didn't get an Editor's Pick the first time around, so thought I would try again. #9737164

Debbie Bray October 15, 2011

Better luck with it, Robert! It really grabbed my eye right from the beginning!! #9737341

Gina M. Savage October 15, 2011

Incredible capture...I was stunned to read it did not receive an EP the first time around. It is a winner in my book. #9737409

Linda D. Lester level-classic October 16, 2011

The people that pick ep's where just asleep when this one went by!
Awesome capture and I think we should see it again! #9738289

David M. Montero October 16, 2011

I don't understand why it didn't receive an EP the first time. It's an awesome capture with such clarity and comp. It's a winner in my book Robert! #9738883

Orsi October 21, 2011

Just LOVE it!!Awesome shot,Robert!! #9753351

Cathy Barrows November 16, 2011

Congrats on your finalist...fab #9808667

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 16, 2011

Amazing capture, Robert... Congratulations--so glad you resub'd it! #9809108

Phyllis H. Burchett November 16, 2011

Congrats on this awesome finalist Robert! #9809668

November 16, 2011

Great capture. I love the separation between the insect and the flower and the blurring of the wings. #9810861

Patti Coblentz November 16, 2011

Hilarious and appropriate title, Robert! Fantastic macro...congratulations on your finalist! #9811211

Renee Doyle November 16, 2011

Amazing capture Robert!!!! Congratulations!, #9811271

Nadia Paul November 17, 2011

Congrats on your awesome finalist Robert! #9811915

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic November 17, 2011

Glad you resubbed, Bob. Huge CONGRATZ and good luck up next!

UB. #9812033

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 17, 2011

Love this, Robert!
The pose and clarity are fantastic!
A delightful finalist!
~♥~Lisa #9812308

Patricia A. Casey level-classic November 17, 2011

Wow...cool capture Robert! Congrats on FINALIST...and all the best in the next round! =^..^= #9812918

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 17, 2011

Congratulations on your awesome Finalist Robert! I love this..

jo ann c. #9813651

Carla Capra Anderson November 17, 2011

This is such an outstanding image.
Congratulations.
;) CC #9813821

Chris Budny level-deluxe November 17, 2011

Congratulations once more, Robert! #9813928

Debbie Bray November 17, 2011

It will go further, I am sure! Congrats Robert on your finalist! #9814208

Patti Coblentz November 17, 2011

Congratulations on this outstanding gold place winner, Robert!! Love this image! #9814219

Patricia A. Casey level-classic November 17, 2011

And here's the next round! Gold....Congratulations Robert on this wonderful capture..... #9814330

Courtenay Vanderbilt November 17, 2011

Super Congrats, Bob! Fabulous Winner! #9814412

Ellen Hodges November 17, 2011

Super Congrats on a fabulous winner, Robert!!! #9814475

Cindy Bendush level-classic November 17, 2011

Awesome capture Robert! Congrats on your gold! #9814683

Amy M. Wilson November 17, 2011

Congratulations on your sensational Gold winner, Robert!!! #9814839

Carol Eade level-classic November 17, 2011

Fabulous gold winner, congratulations, Robert! #9814871

Renee Doyle November 18, 2011

Big Congratulations on this wonderful winner Robert!! #9815713

Phyllis H. Burchett November 18, 2011

Congrats on this awesome winner Robert! #9816674

David M. Montero November 18, 2011

It takes talent to be able to capture a shot like this and get it right. I am in awe. Congratulations on scoring gold Robert! #9817453

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic November 18, 2011

Big congratulations, Robert!
Fantastic winner!
~♥~ #9817992

Katherine Kuhn November 19, 2011

Love your title! Amazing capture with wonderful detail! Congratulations on your winner!
#9818811

JO ANN CLEVELAND November 19, 2011

Big Congratulations on this awesome Gold 2nd Place Winner Robert ... fantastic!!!

jo ann c.
#9819335

Nadia Paul November 24, 2011

Congrats on your wonderful winner Robert! #9828170

Orsi November 27, 2011

Big Congratulations,Robert!!! #9833443

Merna L. Nobile December 01, 2011

Congratulations!
You’re the kind of person who makes the world a better, brighter place…You worked hard for this, you made it happen, and you have a right to be proud. So enjoy these satisfying moments; you deserve every one! Merna
#9842071

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