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Armonia nell'acqua

by d2556

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Camera:	Canon EOS-1D Mark III
Lens:	Canon EF 100mm f/2.8 Macro USM
Submitted:	Monday, 30th April, 2012 08:51 (GMT)
Taken:	Thursday, 19th January, 2012
Focal length:	100 mm
Shutter speed:	1/5 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	200
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Total comments: 7

Uau ! Super creative. Congrats !

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I agree with diadra. This is really an excellent photo. So creative and evocative.

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Best of the bunch, in both creativity and execution. I assume the low scores are because competitors were intimidated by the outstanding quality of this photo. It is incredible and should have won hands down.

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Thanks to everyone for the appreciation.

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I love the originality ... very creative and well taken.

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Enjoyed viewing this shot very creative and well executed.

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I am asking myself, what level has dpreview audience, if that photo has got 2x 0,5 2x 1 and 3x 1,5 ?!
It is a very fine photo. Congratulations!

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