4th B*zzzzzzzz by Christina Conroy by ctfchallenge

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by Christina Conroy


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Dougie Young		17-Jul-2006 10:40
Wow cracking macro..:>

Guest		14-Jul-2006 01:44
Now that is a macro! The screen adds nicely to the DOF effect.

Photogenix		11-Jul-2006 22:40
Excellent macro shot. Love the DOF and colors here. Great job. - RK

Squared C		11-Jul-2006 20:00
Thanks CJ, Jano, Techo and Britt! It was a somewhat lucky shot as I shot it handheld. It's also one success out of several failed attempts since this guy wouldn't stop walking around, let alone flying around!

Guest		11-Jul-2006 18:15
Fantastic shot!

ctfchallenge		09-Jul-2006 03:49
Copy that, Jano. It's way cool background with cool neon colors. Christina, you did a great job, especially with the focus and composition. -Techo

ctfchallenge		08-Jul-2006 15:57
Terrific! I don't think I could EVER get this close to a fly, set up my tripod, fumble with my settings, sneeze, get the hair out of my eyes...etc). I really like the background as it compliments this image so very well. jano

ctfchallenge		08-Jul-2006 15:46
Great macro shot Christina and you couldn't do better, I don't think, even with a DSLR and a macro lens! That is a super shallow DOF. You did a terrific job focussing on those big eyes. :-) CJ

Squared C		08-Jul-2006 07:55
Oved, thanks! And you should get the macro attachment. Fifty bucks. Easy! There goes that excuse! As for flying away, well, I'm sure you'll come home with tons of awesome shots! Have fun!

ctfchallenge		08-Jul-2006 07:29
Wow! (well _I_ can't do such DOF with my S1IS cause just got the "bare" camera :-) Would have certainly tried the limits of the S1 if I was not flying tomorrow for a long vacation... (how these for excuses? :-) /Oved PS. Both are the truth.

Squared C		08-Jul-2006 07:11
Thanks guys! I also do add a Raynox 2.5 close up screw on lens to the camera for the macro stuff, so it's not "just" the camera. But I must say sometimes this little thing impresses me. (The camera, not the fly!) Or maybe I impress myself, don't know! But still, I'm saving my money for a DSLR as I think I could get more consistent shots with something that actually has good glass! Mary Anne, you'd laugh if you saw me chasing this thing around the house this afternoon. I was laughing at myself. It was fun though! Great way to take a break from paper writing!

Rod		08-Jul-2006 05:31
Bleeding fantastic DOF shot & from a point & shoot camera, I might have to change the topic rules now:-) This works so well because there's not a big area of blur in the front there's just enough. Excellent shot Christina:-)

Brent		08-Jul-2006 03:16
Wonderful Christina! Really like your composition here and the detail is quite impressive.

elips		08-Jul-2006 02:39
Wow! I am impressed! Good work, Christina! ~Sharon

ctfchallenge		07-Jul-2006 22:16
Great shot, Christina. You even trained it to stay still for you. LOL --Mary Anne

ctfchallenge		07-Jul-2006 21:38
who needs expensive dslr and macro lenses if you can do this with S1. a very nice macro shot. -Abstract

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