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Posted by kostas nianiopoulos on Sun Apr 08, 2012 12:36 am

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Creation date: 7/4/2012 11:01
Camera: Canon EOS 50D
Focal length: 100 mm
Aperture: F8
Exposure time: 1/4000" (-0.33 EV)
ISO speed rating: 800/30°
Program: Aperture priority
Metering Mode: Pattern
White Balance: Manual
Flash: Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Natural Light
Handheld

Thanks for watching
some work in photophysis magazine theme leafs page 4

http://www.photophysis.gr/issue_2013_1.html

my mini interview of Mike Moats
http://tinylanscapes.wordpress.com/2011/08/19/featured-macro-photographer-kostas-nianiopoulos/

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by Matthew Pugh on Sun Apr 08, 2012 6:06 am
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Hi

Interesting how the beetle pulls at the eye in one direction, while the perch pulls in the opposite. And overall a very nice image that certainly has good overall charm and appeal.

Regarding suggestions – this is a type of shot that I often feel is helped by just a minor fill flash. Positioned low down and used directionally just to lift the stem of the plant out of shade, and hence help pull this aspect more into the foreground

All the best
Matthew

by Carol Clarke on Sun Apr 08, 2012 7:59 am
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You're on a roll with your images Kostas, they keep getting better and better! Another beauty, well done!
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by Tom Whelan on Sun Apr 08, 2012 10:22 am
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Fine insect portrait, lovely flower as well - fill really helps with image in daylight like this, both with the subject and the stem.
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