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31-OCT-2010 Michael Kilpatrick

First Place - Rain - by Michael Kilpatrick

After a decade of drought, Melbourne is receiving heavy rain this year and the snails are out.

Canon EOS 7D ,Canon EF-S 60mm f/2.8 Macro USM
1/800s f/9.0 at 60.0mm iso800 full exif

other sizes: small medium original auto
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Canon Image Challenge07-Nov-2010 23:52
Excellent minimalist image...the detail and lighting, WOW! -- Leo
Michael Kilpatrick07-Nov-2010 12:12
Thanks Shu and tv. Regards, Michael
Canon Image Challenge07-Nov-2010 03:46
Good find with the snail on such a perfect leaf. Beautifully executed. tv
Canon Image Challenge05-Nov-2010 21:12
everything about this image is outstanding, but it's the simplicity that's so captivating. shu
Michael Kilpatrick05-Nov-2010 11:49
Thanks Sharon and Najinsky.
Najinsky, you sound very familiar with Melbourne's environs and especially the wine industry. Hmmm........
Regards, Michael
Canon Image Challenge04-Nov-2010 13:49
Totally excellent. I mean the news about the rain. Perhaps now we'll get some really nice dry Yarra Valley wines! The image? Oh, well that's um.... Fantastic. The 60mm was my favourite lens whenI shot with an EF-S and your superb image shows the beautiful colour, clarity and detail that is the lens's signature. A real contender I think. -Najinsky
Canon Image Challenge04-Nov-2010 06:02
Just gorgeous! ~Sharon
Michael Kilpatrick02-Nov-2010 09:37
Thanks Paul. We have been saying here that we don't complain about rain, given that it has been so rare in recent years, but we have had so much now that I would gladly give you some if I could. Regards, Michael
Canon Image Challenge01-Nov-2010 22:05
Quit hogging all the rain, send me some also. Nice capture! Paul A.
Michael Kilpatrick01-Nov-2010 10:54
Thanks for the comments everyone. Regards, Michael
Mary Anne31-Oct-2010 22:54
Very nice on all counts, Michael...composition, color, and the fine details. I'm glad that you folks are finally getting some much-needed rain.
--Mary Anne
Bruce T Jones31-Oct-2010 17:15
Delicate and yet powerfully colorful. Really nice.
Guest 31-Oct-2010 15:28
Simply nice and nicely simple!
Canon Image Challenge31-Oct-2010 14:39
nice color, excellent composition, love all the natural lines and patterns. Great macro of that little slugger!
Penny Street
Michael Kilpatrick31-Oct-2010 05:01
Thanks Traveller. The 60mm macro is one of my favourite lenses. Its performance never disappoints me. Regards, Michael
Canon Image Challenge31-Oct-2010 04:28
Winner! Seriously....also, you like your 60mm macro? Traveller