General POTM August Discussion Thread

[paradise]

Even though this photo was a bit trimmed, just like the Aquatic one, nothing would stand in it's way. Very original capture and a great striking image. Congratulations, Bjarne.

Great competition this month, I thought at least the top 3 could have gone either way.

Now, we just need to increase the submissions for this contest, we only had 12 this month, comparing with 20 for the aquatic one.

http://aquatic-photography.com/forum/contests/0805n/09.jpg

[hir0]

eh Bjarne, congrats. this was my pick for this month for sure. you got my highest vote out of all the images.

[phishphorphun]

Nice job Bjarne. Was my pick too. Still not sure exactly what the fly is sitting on. Some animal I guess?

[Bjarne]

Thanks :) The fly is sitting on a flower.

[Andreas Werth]

Congrats Bjarne!
Both yours and Jay´s photo were my favourites this time.

[squidfish]

Well done Bjarne. A great shot which stood out as a winner. Excellen detail captured in the fly silouette.

Cheers

Rich

[paradise]

BTW, Bjarne, I would not mind :) you sharing some info on the shot, how it was taken, ....

[Bjarne]

Here are some info about the shot:

Nikon D70s
Micro-Nikkor 60mm f/2.8D
RAW
ISO 200
Shutterspeed 1/100
f/25
Tripod

Sunset. The sun is just above the horizon behind the flower. Taken near by downtown Haugesund (my hometown), westcoast of Norway.

:)

[hir0]

Ed, a good way to get nice sillouettes is to meter for the sky (without the sun in the frame) either manually - or lock exposure.

[jusophine]

Amazing shot and a clear winner.

[JerseyJay]

Bjarne,

Top 3 were my choices this month. Well deserved Bjarne.

[alanhill]

Well seen and beautifully executed :-)

Alan

[tlemetry]

Now, we just need to increase the submissions for this contest, we only had 12 this month, comparing with 20 for the aquatic one.

hehe wasn't for the lack of trying on my part. ;)