Happy Mantis!
Uploaded: April 02, 2012
D300s / 105mm 2.8 / F 3.1
Exif: F Number: 11, Exposure Bias Value: 1.33, ExposureTime: 1/20 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D300S
Nikki McDonald April 20, 2012
This is just fantastic, Betty. Quirky and fun and colorful. I love it and wish you well here at BP - I think you will do just fine!! #1457841Mary Dimitriw April 28, 2012
Welcome Betty!! Wonderful macro, love the colors and detail! #10112829Betty McCalley April 28, 2012
Thank you very much Nikki and Mary. I am still learning my way around the site. And understanding all the different categories - still confusing though on whre to post. :)JO ANN CLEVELAND May 26, 2012
Congratulations on your outstanding finalist Betty! Girl, you don't need to worry, you could give us some lessons that have been here a while!jo ann c. #10153001
Julie Burnett May 26, 2012
I love this, Betty!! Congratulations on your finalist, and welcome to BP!! #10153357David M. Montero May 26, 2012
Congratulations on your Finalist selection of this marvelous capture Betty! #10153525Betty McCalley May 27, 2012
What??? What does that mean that this picture is a finalist? - - -I am still a baby in photography. Thank you all so much! :) #10156389
Nikki McDonald May 28, 2012
It is indeed a finalist, Betty, and a contender for a win, too, I'm betting. Terrific capture. Congratulations. #10157727JO ANN CLEVELAND May 29, 2012
Big congratulations on this outstanding 2nd Place Gold Winner Betty, I'm so happy for you girl!And sooo well deserved too..I just love it!
jo ann c. #10159569
Betty McCalley May 29, 2012
Awww! Thank you. My first entry and it got a gold! Thanks for the vote of confidence. :) #10159862Sherran Andersen June 01, 2012
Congrats Betty. #10164626David M. Montero June 08, 2012
I apologize for my tardiness. Congratulations on your gold award Betty. Had a feelin'! #10173543Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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