- Insects at Rule of Thirds - (Full Colours Only + Border, Title, Date)

Challenge #129 in the U live, U learn U love, U learn U cry, U learn U lose, U learn U bleed, U learn U scream, U learn series. Hosted by ConanFuji.

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The challege is to photograph an insect as the main subject and present it on a Rule of Thirds composition. Put a Border and Title on the photograph. Please also watermark the capture date (correct to the month).

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Announced:

Thursday, 14th February, 2013 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 21st February, 2013 – Wednesday, 27th February, 2013 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 28th February, 2013 – Wednesday, 6th March, 2013 (GMT)

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No Composites please.
Cropping is OK, but do not cut out / replace the background.
Filters are allowed as long as the other rules are respected

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

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Only entrants who have won at least one photo challenge in Dpreview.com can enter.
I might consider allowing entries from beginner participants if their entry is on par with the rest of the field.
The total entry limit is now set at 70, but I might slightly increase the limit if this challenge is well received.
Do not submit shots used in previously completed DPReview.com challenges.
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Shots I find offensive might be removed.
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Mack Truck Cicadas

by Dargo

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Camera:	Canon EOS 30D
Lens:	Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM
Submitted:	Thursday, 21st February, 2013 16:38 (GMT)
Taken:	Wednesday, 4th July, 2007
Focal length:	300 mm
Shutter speed:	1/160 sec
Aperture:	F5.6
ISO:	800
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Galleries:	View this photo in Dargo's gallery

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