Submitter's name:	Jim Caldwell
Title:	Lady Bugs!
Gear used:	OM-4Ti + 80/3.5 macro + T32 flash + Bellows unit.
Diaphragm:	f11
Shutter speed:	1/60
Film used:	Kodakcolor Gold 100 ASA.
Technical information:	This was a handheld shot taken on my Grapefruit tree! The bellows was rested on the branch - the flash had a filter on it to soften the light somewhat. I took about 10 exposures and this was one of the best in the lot!
Subject information:	Lady bugs - er, uhm, - making more lady bugs!?? I was picking grapefruit and found this amorous pair and decided to try to document it my macro set up. I was rather pleased with the colors and the sharpness - I don't know the exact size ratio - but I would guess around 2:1 life size.
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Comment left by: Olaf Greve (no e-mail specified)

Exquisite! This is another of my strong favourites for this gallery, as it's one of those shots in which everything is right: nice lighting, nice composition, nice bokeh, and you captured a good moment (although the lady bugs might not like the privacy infringement ;) ). Extremely well done, especially considering the fact this shot was handheld with a bellows!

Comment left by: Adam Bolt (boldbolty@iprimus.com.au)

You go girls!!! Seriously.... That is one damn fine bug shot. Great Colours. Well Done

Comment left by: Scott Gomez (scott@petroglyph.crestline.ca.us)

Hard to add anything else to what's been said. Great shot!

Comment left by: Jodi Jakeway (jjakeway@iserv.net)

Ah! Ladybug Love! What a terrific image!

Comment left by: Anonymous Visitor

Lovely, just lovely. Crisp, clear, concise - handheld too. AND - you kept the "G" rating.

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