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-Insect and Flower- (Macro photography in Full Colours)

Challenge #203 in the -Make Photography Great Again- series. Hosted by .

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Take a well composed, visually arresting, well composed macro shot of one or more insect(s) with a flower(s) (or seed(s)). Please omit any human(s) or other animals. My keyword suggestions - show superior image quality, rare content and superb colours. Three entries are allowed per member, but make them look completely different from one another. Make sure the insect(s) + flowers fills at least 5% of the photo area.

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Announced:

Sunday, 4th August, 2019 (GMT)

Submissions:

Sunday, 11th August, 2019 – Saturday, 17th August, 2019 (GMT)

Voting:

Sunday, 18th August, 2019 – Saturday, 24th August, 2019 (GMT)

Processing rules:

Please restrain yourselves from going overboard with it.
No HDR please

Capture date rules:

No restrictions.

Additional rules:

The total entry limit is now set at 80, I might slightly increase the limit if this challenge is well received.
Do not submit shots used in previously completed DPReview.com challenges.
No political statements please, any photos with the slightest hint of controversial statement or message will be removed without any notice.
Shots I find offensive might be removed.
Make sure the entries look good and tasteful (at least you must find your own shot tasteful).
Complaints might not be entertained after the voting has ended.
The host's action (or inaction) is up to him.

Maximum number of entries per user:

Maximum number of entries in challenge:

148

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by frang947

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Camera:	Nikon D90
Lens:	Nikon AF-S DX Nikkor 18-105mm F3.5-5.6G ED VR
Submitted:	Monday, 12th August, 2019 11:46 (GMT)
Taken:	Saturday, 7th November, 2009
Focal length:	105 mm
Shutter speed:	1/200 sec
Aperture:	F8
ISO:	200
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Galleries:	View this photo in frang947's gallery

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