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Old 13th of January 2007 (Sat)   #1
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Open the front door and saw this lady bug on the storm door. Had to take pic's hand held because the dawn thing would not stand still so i couldn't use a tripod. lookig for C&C
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Old 13th of January 2007 (Sat)   #2
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Ooh nifty. That second shot is fantastic. Great DOF
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You nailed the focus on the head/eyes - composition would be better with a bit more room in front of the ladybird but appreciate this is difficult with the bug walking towards you.
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Hiya Pos,

Nice shot, as Brian says you got those Eyes spot on.

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Thanks for the good words. I kept telling her to stop and say cheese but i quess she was shy.lol. thanks again. pos
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Great shot, love the detail in the eyes.
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Nicely nailed focuswise.

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