Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted April 23, 2015166 views11 comments
Technically this sundew was at ground level, but the ground (embankment) was 2 feet above lake level, which put it at eye level for me puttering about in my kayak. So much easier on the old knees...
Canon 60D, f/5, 1/400 sec, ISO 250
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11 comments
Comment posted by Mark Seaver on April 23, 2015 at 9:15 AM
I hear you, Monica. One thought I had on this theme was a scenic from a cliff... This is a terrific look at this sundew and it's prey with some fine "dew drops", fine colors, and good sharpness in the head of the insect.
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Comment posted by Alberto Patiño on April 23, 2015 at 12:46 PM
Beautiful detail, Monica - the deatil inside the droplets is particularly gorgeous!
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on April 23, 2015 at 8:36 PM
Hi Monica Very fine detail from a kayak You captured the sundew and colors extremely well. excellent capture
Albert Darmo
Canada
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Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on April 23, 2015 at 10:30 PM
Very nice image Monica! I would have a very difficult time getting this level of detail and sharpness from a kayak . Very good point of view and DOF, the point of focus is right on too. Great job!
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Comment posted by Wayne Jones on April 23, 2015 at 11:08 PM
Very colorful, and wonderfully detailed shot of one of my favorite subjects, and shot using one of my favorite techniques! The focus on just the right areas at f/5 is superb.
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Comment posted by Betty-Lou Luyken on April 24, 2015 at 8:30 AM
Absolutely gorgeous image, Monica. Even more impressive knowing you shot shot it from a kayak, which is never motionless in the water. Really nicely done!!
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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on April 24, 2015 at 10:45 AM
Good point of focus at the head, love the green & red combo.
The dew drops add nicely to an already interesting scene..
And from a kayak no less!
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Comment posted by Jim Lockhart on April 24, 2015 at 8:25 PM
Love the reflections in all the little bubbles and the reds and greens are certainly harmonious. Its always so interesting to see nature "in action" like this and you've caught the moment well.
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Comment posted by Gary Minish on April 25, 2015 at 2:20 AM
What a great capture, Monica! I love the detail in this shot and the water drops are a great bonus. Pretty good trick for bobbing around in a kayak!
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Comment posted by Mike Ramy on May 1, 2015 at 9:57 AM
Hey Monica,
It is always Better by Boat,
Good eye on finding this scene and great work on a well captured image.
Congratulations on the WP . . .
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Comment posted by Albert Darmo on May 1, 2015 at 3:19 PM
Hi Monica. A very creative capture congrats on the WP
Albert Darmo... Quebec... Canada
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11 commentsI hear you, Monica. One thought I had on this theme was a scenic from a cliff... This is a terrific look at this sundew and it's prey with some fine "dew drops", fine colors, and good sharpness in the head of the insect.
Beautiful detail, Monica - the deatil inside the droplets is particularly gorgeous!
Hi Monica
Very fine detail from a kayak 
You captured the sundew and colors extremely well. 
excellent capture
Albert Darmo
Canada
Very nice image Monica! I would have a very difficult time getting this level of detail and sharpness from a kayak
. Very good point of view and DOF, the point of focus is right on too. Great job!
Very colorful, and wonderfully detailed shot of one of my favorite subjects, and shot using one of my favorite techniques! The focus on just the right areas at f/5 is superb.
Absolutely gorgeous image, Monica. Even more impressive knowing you shot shot it from a kayak, which is never motionless in the water. Really nicely done!!
Good point of focus at the head, love the green & red combo.
The dew drops add nicely to an already interesting scene..
And from a kayak no less!
Love the reflections in all the little bubbles and the reds and greens are certainly harmonious. Its always so interesting to see nature "in action" like this and you've caught the moment well.
What a great capture, Monica! I love the detail in this shot and the water drops are a great bonus. Pretty good trick for bobbing around in a kayak!
Hey Monica,
It is always Better by Boat,
Good eye on finding this scene and great work on a well captured image.
Congratulations on the WP . . .
Hi Monica.
A very creative capture 
congrats on the WP
Albert Darmo... Quebec... Canada