Perfect Match

sfmilner

Perfect Match

Nikon D40 with 18-55mm GII lens
55mm ~ 1/320’s ~ f / 9 ~ ISO=200
Hand Held / Auto Focus / RAW
Processed in Nikon Capture NX 2 software

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TOP TEN FINISH
CHALLENGE ~
Show Your Favorite Subject To Photograph

FOCUS and LIGHTING GROUP
10/23/2009
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TOP TEN FINISH
CHALLENGE – DISCOVER NEW WORLDS ~ MACRO
MOOD & AMBIENCE GROUP
09/21/2009

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09/14/2009
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09/06/2009
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Perfect Match belongs to the following groups:

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Perfect Match by sfmilner
Perfect Match by sfmilner
  • kevsimages

    kevsimages

    great capture

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings; Thank you for the kind compliment and for taking the time to stop by and visit the gallery, I appreciate it very much ! Please come back soon !
    steve

  • DonDavisUK

    DonDavisUK

    WOW! Such fantastic detail in this one Steve, Love it. A FAV for me. Don.

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Don; Thank for the favoring and the wonderfully supportive compliments !
    steve

  • bubbleblue

    bubbleblue

    wonderful capture,

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Joy; Thanks so much !
    steve

  • hologram

    hologram

    WOW indeed – SOO pin point sharp, crammed with delicate detail. This is an amazing closeup. Very well done.
    Regards,
    h

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings H; Appreciate the fantastic comments and compliments my friend, thank you !
    steve

  • naturelover

    naturelover

    Incredible shot Steve- detail and colours are superb!!!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Pauline; thanks so much for the compliments !
    steve

  • BarbaraManis

    BarbaraManis

    Steve, this is such an awesome capture!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Barbara; Thanks for the favoring and the great compliment !
    steve

  • Jan Fijolek

    Jan Fijolek

    Wonderful shot, love detail and colours!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Jan; thanks for the favoring and the supportive comments !
    steve

  • Charuhas  Images

    Charuhas Images

    Beautiful shot.

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Charuhas; Thanks for the wonderful comment and for taking time to visit the gallery, I hope you find time to return soon !
    steve

  • JUSTART

    JUSTART

    great shot and detail

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings; Thank you so much !
    steve

  • laureenr

    laureenr

    Wonderful capture Steve.

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Laureenr; Thank you for the favoring and the kind comment !
    steve

  • cebrfa

    cebrfa

    An incredible capture Steve – such amazing detail!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Cebrfa; thank for the fav and the kind supportive comments !
    steve

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images

    A fav for me! that is an awesome macro shot, stunning details :-))

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Trudi; Glad you enjoyed this one ! Thanks for the favoring and the wonderfully supportive comments !
    steve

  • Helene Kippert

    Helene Kippert

    Hi steve – I can’t resist a good bee shot and this one is remarkable!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Helene; Thank you for the favoring and the wonderful compliments, I appreciate them ! Glad you enjoyed this one !
    steve

  • JonRussell

    JonRussell

    Beautiful work Steve, great macro!! :-)

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Jon; Very kind of you to add this one to your fav’s, I thank you for that and the great comments !
    steve

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Beautiful macro of the bee – and if I am not mistaken that is an Australian Native flower that it is on? Callistemon or Melaleuca?

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Garth; Mimosa is the tree, as far as I know, but one thing is for sure, it is beautiful and sight and scent ! Thanks for the comments, I appreciate you visits !
    steve

  • Garth Smith

    Garth Smith

    Doh! Neither, I found it further down in the portfolio, its a Mimosa.

  • jesika

    jesika

    Great shot. Lovely detail
    j

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Jesika; Thank you for the kind compliments and for taking time out to visit the gallery, I hope you return soon !
    steve

  • Bonnie T.  Barry

    Bonnie T. Barry

    This is by far one of the best bee photos I’ve ever seen. Amazing clarity and color! Wow!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Bonnie; Your comments are humbling to me and I very much thank you for them ! I appreciate that you have taken time to visit my gallery of works, thanks so much and please return soon!
    steve

  • Kelly Robinson
  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Kelly; Once again you honour my work as one of the weekly features and once again I am humbled, thank you very much !
    steve

  • Shelley Warbrooke

    Shelley Warbrooke

    Such wonderful detail, Steve. Bees aren’t the easiest subject to work with but this is a fine shot indeed!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Shelley; Thank you for adding this to your favorite list and for the wonderful comments, I appreciate it very much. Also I would like to say thanks for taking time out to visit the gallery, I hope you will return soon !
    steve

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    great capture,congradulations on your feature

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Gabbie; Thank you for the great comments and thoughts, appreciate the support and the visit to the gallery !
    steve

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Beautiful capture sfmilner. Fantastic!!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Glenda; Thank you so much for the great comments, I appreciate them and that you have taken time to visit the gallery !
    steve

  • Detlef Becher

    Detlef Becher

    Outstanding macro Steve, congratulations on your well deserved feature!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Detlef; I appreciate your great supportive compliments and that you have taken time to visit the gallery, thank you my friend !
    steve

  • Baynanno1

    Baynanno1

    Great macro, deserving it’s awards.

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings; Thank you for the wonderful comments and for adding this to your favorite list, your support is much appreciated ! Also I would like to say thanks for stopping by to visit the gallery and hope you find time to return soon !
    steve

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    A beautiful capture!!!!! Congratulations!!!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Lorilee; Thank you for your wonderful compliment and for favoring this image !
    steve

  • Baynanno1

    Baynanno1

    Congratulations on another win!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Baynanno1; Thank you very much , I appreciate the compliment!
    steve

  • Denitsa Dabizheva

    Denitsa Dabizheva

    What a stunning macro, Steve! Congrats on your well-deserved win!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Denitsa; Thank you for adding me to you watchlist and for adding this image to your favorite list ! Your comments and compliments are all so wonderful and much appreciated !
    steve

  • Trudi's Images

    Trudi's Images


    Well done on your challenge win in Wasp’s Bee’s and Hover’s Only Please !!

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Trudi; Thank you and the other hosts so very much ! I am so honoured by the winning of this challenge, it is my first one, yea!!!! Please forgive me for not responding sooner, but I have been busy with other personal things, I am sorry for the lateness ! I still can’t believe how many people voted for this photo, and the darn bee just landed in the flower while I was only trying to capture the beauty of the flower !
    steve

  • fezoj64

    fezoj64

    Much good work my friend,congratulations on your first place.Your well-deserved win! ..Jozef

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Jozef; Thank you so much, I appreciate your fine compliments and comments !
    steve

  • Peter Lusby Taylor

    Peter Lusby Ta...

    wonderful

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Peter; Thank you for the favoring and comment ! I appreciate that you have taken time to stop by and visit the gallery, thanks !
    steve

  • Ann  Palframan

    Ann Palframan

    Congratulations, Steve – so very well deserved:))

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Ann; Thank you so much, your comments and visits are always welcomed and appreciated !
    steve

  • SusanAdey

    SusanAdey

    Great image and congrats on your top 10 placing for the Focus and Lighting challenge

  • sfmilner replied

    Greetings Susan; Thank you for favoring this and for the wonderful complements, I appreciate them both. I am also pleased that you have taken time to stop by for a visit and a view, thanks so much!
    steve

  • fourthangel

    fourthangel 12 days ago

    Congratulations!

  • sfmilner replied 11 days ago

    Greetings Fourthangel; I am very thrilled that this image even placed, thank you for all that you do. I look forward to more exciting challenges from this wonderful group.
    steve

  • fourthangel

    fourthangel 8 days ago

  • sfmilner replied 7 days ago

    Greetings Fourthangel; I am humbled by this honor, thank you so very much!!! I am floating off the ground with pride.
    steve

  • Maryann3

    Maryann3 8 days ago

    Looks like your Bee is captured! Beautiful work. I love the world we don’t often take note of.

  • sfmilner replied 7 days ago

    Greetings Maryann; Thank you for the wonderful review and kind comments, as well as the visit, it is appreciated.
    steve

  • Kylie  Sheahen

    Kylie Sheahen 8 days ago

    Great capture, congrats on the feature’s too!

  • sfmilner replied 5 days ago

    Greetings Kylie; thank you for the kind words and for the stopping in to take a look, I am honored.
    steve

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