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A Stage of Life
A Stage of Life
davidus428


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Challenge: Best of 2005 (Advanced Editing IV*)
Camera: Nikon D100
Lens: Nikon AF Micro-Nikkor 105mm f/2.8D
Location: Home Garden
Date: Oct 26, 2005
Aperture: f22
ISO: 200
Shutter: 1/125
Galleries: Nature, Macro
Date Uploaded: Jan 1, 2006

 A larvae of a moth ready to enter a stage before metamorphosis.

I believe every person has to go through stages or processes in life. 2005 is the year I joined DPC and took photography in a more serious level. In the future, I wish to exhibit the beauty of God's creation through my photos.

Backlight using a strobe. Color balance and saturation, USM, border.

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Votes: 424
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 Comments Made During the Challenge
Nikon D70
Nikon AF-S DX Zoom-Nikkor 18-70mm f/3.5-4.5G IF-ED
 01/31/2006 03:05:18 PM
A good macro shot, and I like the lighting, but this photo lacks critical focus and sharpness.
Canon EOS-30D
Tokina AF 12-24mm f/4.0 AT-X Pro DX
 01/26/2006 07:54:46 PM
Focus seems a tad off on this one.
Canon EOS-350D Rebel XT
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 01/26/2006 07:16:52 AM
Amazing, just amazing, what a good eye you have, for taking macro images so well.....
Canon EOS-6D
Canon EF 200mm f/2.8 L II USM Lens
 01/23/2006 02:26:24 PM
This is an amazing macro. The lighting is incredible, particularly on the blade and whiskers. Nice frame.

Do you know what kind it is? I'm thinking it's a Duskywing.
Canon EOS-D60
Canon EF 28-135mm f/3.5-5.6 IS USM
 01/22/2006 08:09:36 PM
Excellent macro, even if bug shots kind of creep me out! Very crisp and the colors are great!
Canon EOS-30D
Canon EF 50mm f/1.8 II
 01/22/2006 03:05:33 PM
too much light on the bug 6
Canon EOS-300D Rebel
 01/21/2006 02:07:02 PM
one of the few bug pix I like, nice comp, good light, great texture, good color, sharp, overall very nice job
Nikon D200
 01/19/2006 05:43:06 PM
Great lighting
Sony Ericsson W810i
Tamron SP AF 28-75mm f/2.8 XR Di for Pentax
 01/19/2006 02:54:41 PM
Nice use of backlighting, and good composition. Focus seems a little soft.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6
 01/18/2006 10:15:02 PM
10 from me.... very nice shot!
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Canon EOS-500D Rebel T1i
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 IS
 01/18/2006 11:58:36 AM
I think the highlights are a bit on the strong side, but other than that it is a nicely composed well taken photo.
Canon EOS-20D
Canon EF-S 18-55mm f/3.5-5.6 USM
 01/17/2006 10:51:51 PM
Love the backlighting and the contrast of the hairs against the black. Good composition. It seems like there is some noise on the caterpillar, and a tad bit OOF. Not usually a fan of borders, but this one is really nice.
Nikon D300
Nikon AF Nikkor 50mm f/1.4D
 01/17/2006 02:54:11 AM
Oh what a great shot! Very strong clean composition. And absolutely wonderful backlighting. Extremely stunning image, very well done!
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