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- Canon vs Nikon - Dragonfly Challenge (in Full Colours)

Challenge #248 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 ConanFujiX, ConanFuji.

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In this challenge you are to demonstrate how your gear brings out the genius in you in capturing a photograph of a dragonfly. Take an outdoors dayshot scenery with one or more than live dragonfly (or anything that resembles a dragonfly) as the main subject. Photo can be taken with any Canon or Nikon camera.

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Announced:

Thursday, 28th May, 2015 (GMT)

Submissions:

Thursday, 4th June, 2015 – Wednesday, 10th June, 2015 (GMT)

Voting:

Thursday, 11th June, 2015 – Wednesday, 17th June, 2015 (GMT)

Processing rules:

No composites please. Minor dust cloning is allowed.
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.

Additional rules:

The total entry limit is now set at 85, might slightly increase the limit if this challenge is well received.
It is encouraged to submit shots not used before 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.

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The Eyes Have It

by RuthC

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Camera:	Canon PowerShot SD700 IS (Digital IXUS 800 IS / IXY Digital 800 IS)
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Submitted:	Thursday, 4th June, 2015 11:20 (GMT)
Taken:	Friday, 18th February, 2011
Focal length:	5.8 mm
Shutter speed:	1/160 sec
Aperture:	F2.8
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Notes:	Hand-held, very overcast skies.
Views:	407
Galleries:	View this photo in RuthC's gallery

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