Deep purple iris close-up
Uploaded: February 21, 2012
Lens: Canon EF-S 55-250mm f/4-5.6 IS @ 123 mm + Canon 500D diopter
Tv (shutter speed): 1/5sec
Av (aperture value): 20
ISO speed: 100
Manual focus -Manual exposure –Spot metering
Exif: F Number: 20, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/5 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 123.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 40D
Martha R. Mazon February 22, 2012
Gorgeous macro, Mónica! I love the diagonal perspective and wide DoF as well as the rich hues. #1444874FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS March 16, 2012
Stunning Monica.Do you use tripod to take your photos? If you don't you must have amazing steady hands. This is os gorgeous. #10040380
Mary K. Robison March 26, 2012
Such a gorgeous Finalist, Monica ~FERNANDA KINGSLEY-THOMAS March 26, 2012
Congratulations Monica. So well deserved, as there are many others. #10058727Patrick Rouzes March 26, 2012
Congratulations , Monica! AMAZING! #10059303Usman M. Bajwa March 26, 2012
Huge CONGRATZ on the Finalist and good luck in the next round!!!UB. #10060114
Monica Mermoz March 27, 2012
Thank you very much, Mary, Fernanda,Patrick and Usman!!Mary K. Robison March 29, 2012
Good to see this gorgeous macro among the gold winners, Monica!Rudi Reiner March 29, 2012
Wow, what a fantastic marco shot! #10065749JO ANN CLEVELAND March 31, 2012
Congratulations on this super SECOND PLACE WIN Monica!jo ann c.
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Merna L. Nobile April 01, 2012
What lies behind us and what lies before us are tiny matters compared to what lies within us.
Congratulations! Merna
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Monica Mermoz April 02, 2012
Thank you so much, Mary, Rudi, Jo Ann and Merna!! I truly appreciate your kind comments! #10072274David M. Montero April 05, 2012
Beautiful! Congratulations on a well deserved win Mónica! #10076442Donna McMillan April 07, 2012
Wow Monica, this is a beautiful capture! I love your POV and the deep colors. Congrats! #10079958Usman M. Bajwa April 08, 2012
CONGRATZ on this superb Winner!!!UB. #10081799
Laurie Daily July 17, 2012
You are inspiring me!!!! Beautfiful winner, Monica! #10233817Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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