Bugs

Challenge #1 in the Take a Natural Photo series. Hosted by xpda.

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Photo Realism. Take a photo of any bug (insect, spider, or other arthropod) giving a realistic representation of the bug. Any location is fine: indoors, outdoors, on land, on a plant, underwater, in the air, or on Mars. Strive for realism, and use the scene itself rather than digital processing on the camera or PC to create the art.

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Announced:

Sunday, 21st August, 2011 (GMT)

Submissions:

Sunday, 28th August, 2011 – Saturday, 3rd September, 2011 (GMT)

Voting:

Sunday, 4th September, 2011 – Saturday, 10th September, 2011 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Minimal post processing only.
No HDR.
No composite images.
No frames or watermarks.

Capture date rules:

Images must be shot after the announcement date of the challenge.

Additional rules:

Colors and contrast should appear natural and realistic -- no artificially vibrant colors.
Macro photos are OK but not required.
One or more bugs should be the object of the photo.
Multiple entries should be of different bugs.
Photos not in compliance with the rules will likely be disqualified, depending, of course, on the mood of the host.
Voting: Please view the photo and don't vote on thumbnails.
Voting: Please vote 0.5 only for those photos not in compliance with the rules.
Voting: If you particularly like or dislike a photo, it would be very helpful to leave a comment explaining why you like it and/or what could be done to improve it.

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Maximum number of entries in challenge:

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The end of summer

by IBC-3003

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Camera:	Pentax K-5
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Submitted:	Sunday, 28th August, 2011 21:53 (GMT)
Taken:	Tuesday, 23rd August, 2011
Focal length:	300 mm
Shutter speed:	1/180 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	160
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Views:	178
Galleries:	View this photo in IBC-3003's gallery

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Great photo! I really like the color, composition, and clarity. The dandelion seeds and spider web add a lot.

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