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Wow ... This is world class

If one wants to nit-pick, perhaps the cut leg at the bottom is not ideal in terms of composition etc, but well, with such an amazing subject matter - and wonderful drops and colors - which no additional saturation, imo -, what more is really needed... Very nice photo ! Congrats.

is this not 'photo of the YEAR', too?REGARDS!

AND ALTHOUGH THIS IMAGE GOT A COUPLE OF 4/4, OR 5/4, HAH? are they crazy or blindly jealous?

A truly stunning photo, has been in my favorites folder for long time. I have to admit though that I like a slightly more saturated colors as well.

I love the color on this little bug. This has to be one of the best macro shots I have seen, I really like how the little dew drops all over it magnify parts of it even more. Amazing.

I have to shake my head when I read that "Post processing is necessary to get good photos." My own experience has told me that is not the case. Based on what has been posted about Martin and this photo and others he has on photo.net it should be clear anyone that post processing is not necessary to get good to excellent results.

To get good result it has become clear to me that putting some effort into it before the photo is taken is the key. Martin has clearly learned when (early in the morning in the fall) is the best time to take macros of insects. He also has trained his eyes to notice the small details most of us overlook every day. He has clearly learned how to get the most out of his camera and lenses. All of his photos I have see are as sharp as it can get. Post sharpening would probably not have done much. While I disagree with him on the ethics of cropping, I don't think it would have done anything for this photo or many of his others and I respect his decision.

Martin, I wish I was as good as you!

Amazing detail, amazing colour, all around, amazing picture!

Steve. I agree, what you do with your equipment in the field plays the major role. But if you're shooting in RAW format post processing is necessary. And if you're shooting in JPEG post processing may or may not be necessary depending on your camera settings.
Walter: The amount of saturation, etc. is dependent on the photographer's interpretation. Only he/she knows what the conditions were like at that particular moment in time and at that location.
This image is perfect as is.

While the results are beautiful, i have to doubt the truth of the dew. i have never seen small drops like this on a live animal. it does look like glycerol or similar. please comment.

Absolutely an amazing picture. Great work. My best friend wants this lens now. I assume it was reverse mounted?

I just kept glancing at your intriguing picture while browsing p.n home page for the past two weeks. Finally, I looked closer and found the details. Am wide eyed and couldn't say more. All praises were expressed. I agree with most comments.
Though the composition was not according to the rule, the legs lead us viewers toward the focal point. Post-cropping is not necessary here as time was spent already editing before the shutter was pressed. The added saturation diminishes the natural pastel-like original colors unnatural to dawns and dusks.
I envy you Martin just as I am about to upload my first photos in the internet. You prevent me from showing off. I fall short of your high skills and unique opportunitites notwithstanding quality equipment and standards.

@Giuseppe: As I personally know Martin and his photographic skills/know-how for a long time now, I can give you a 100% guarantee that there is nothing manipulated, faked or anything else concerning the drops. These are 100% pure morning dew drops and they really can be unbelievable small. In the end it's nothing else than fog getting caught by smallest hairs and other body parts of the insect. You can't really see it just with your eyes, you need some macro or enlarging optics.
Regards,
Philip

While I have no problems about cropping my own photos in an effort to improve them, I do not agree that the crop above does improve this beauty. The suggested increased saturation makes the image initially more eye-catching, but the original somehow invites me in and encourages me to look longer. Superb!

WOW! Truly a unique photo! nice capture!

Amazing and spectacular !!!!

Wow this shot is not an easy shot to do first of all. Perfect focus exposure is almost perfect, Subject matter is good, comp is good and very colorful.

Overall outstanding Photograph.

One of the most interesting photographs I have ever seen. Thanks for sharing.

I think one of the best macro artists I have ever seen, really love your work and this photo is just breathtaking! I'm a macro-addict, but my photo's are far from what you are showing us here! I would love to get my hands on an enlarger lens, but have no idea what kind of bellow I would need? Could you please let me know what bellow you use? I'm working most of the time with the Nikon D300. Thanks in advance and keep up this fabulous work!

One of the best macro images I've ever seen. Wonderful colors!!

This is a great pic, I actually am renting a macro lens right now and I am finding out exactly how difficult it is to capture a picture of a bug! with the macro lens I have you have to zoom in sooo close that the bug flies away before i can take the pic. I'm thinking about either waking up super early to get them when they are wet and cant move, or get a net to catch them first. Dragonflies are impossible to take pictures of otherwise. any advice?

Oh my God, this Photo is just way too awesome.

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Wow!

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This is a really eye-catching image. I really cannot fault it, and as a picture editor I would if I could!

It has that magic 'work of art' feel to it. Many congratulations. I've emailed you as well, so hope you received that.