Macro Photo Competition 2016 No 1 : Results

Judges Comment
First, let me say that this contest was very hard for me to judge, there was a lot of beautiful things! Then I judge the quality of the photo, and technical difficulty. This picture is just wonderful, I know how difficult to make such an image. Congratulations Wonderful photo of this fly, everything is very good in this image, the framing is impeccable, the subject is very well developed through the dew. The development is perfect, sharpness is superb and the background with the green gradient is just superb. Very very good job.
Photographers Comment
My name is Richard Kubica and I am amateur photographer. I am 23 years old and I am from Slovakia (Myjava). I dont know what to say,because its another win and there are so many very nice pictures in this gallery. Really, really thank you again. This is great motivation for me and I will do my best, next season is behind doors so Im very excited for this. Photo was taken as usually with Canon EOS 600D+canon macro 100mm/2,8 USM with Raynox DCR-250. I have used simply modification like contrast, tones and sharpness at the end. Thank you very much !
https://500px.com/ricikubica

Judges Comment
Another beautiful picture insect dewy. This hoverfly is very well developed, the sharpness is perfect, the focus is also impecable. The colors of the background really clearly show the hoverfly. Superb work.
Photographers Comment
Thank you so much and very nice comment too. My name is Richard Kubica and I am from Slovakia. When I saw results I was like OOOOOOOH ,first,second and fifth place. Im just wondered that is really possible ? :D I am very glad for it because here is the result of my patient and hard work in macro photography. This photo was taken with Canon EOS 600D and Canon 100/2,8 macro USM with Raynox DCR-250. I used these setting on camera: ISO: 100, F/10, 1/100s. It is composed from 5 photos stacked in photoshop cs4. Thank you so much!

Judges Comment
Here is a picture full of poetry is a beautiful image. The framing is perfect, the two butterflies are very well highlighted by this divine light! The colors, sharpness, focus, all gathered to give a beautiful image. Very good job.

Judges Comment
Beautiful portrait of the jumping spider, it is a difficult subject to photograph because of its small size, and there you are very well happen. The development is perfect on the eyes, the depth of field is well managed. sharpness is superb, the background is really beautiful and brings out beautiful subject. A beautiful work.
Photographers Comment
It's me again, thanks for Mark of Excellence! My name is Usman Priyona from Batam Island, Indonesia. I'm using Nikon D90 with Tamron SP 90mm macro lens with "focus stacking" technique to create this Little spidey becaming a giant ✌🏻️😅
https://facebook.com/usman.ardilaok/

Judges Comment
Beautiful portrait of this Damselfly. I know the difficulty of these images! The development is perfect, sharpness is superb, the dew is the strength of this image. The superb work.

Judges Comment
This is an original macro! The framing is well think you have done well to focus the dragonfly. The texture of the wings is beautifully rendered, the light flash is well managed. The black background really brings out the subject. A very beautiful image.
Photographers Comment
I am Marc de Chalain from South Africa. I pleased that this photo achieved Mark of Excellence. Thank you to the judge. This opportunity was brief and I am pleased to have captured it. It was shot with a Nikon D800, Nikkor 105mm f2.8 macro and macro ring flash. This photo was ranked second runner up in the Africa up Close Category of Natures Best Photography Africa 2015, won a silver PSSA medal category winner in an SA competition and multiple national salon acceptances.

Judges Comment
Very nice picture of this dragonfly, the composition is excellent with this magic light striking the subject is truly the strength of this image. The framing is perfect, the development is done well. Very good work.

Judges Comment
Very nice picture of this dragonfly, here there is a beautiful composition, framing is good. The development is well managed, sharpness is very good. The background is a little too plain but it's a nice picture.

Judges Comment
A beautiful image, sharpness and focus are well mastered. a nice hunting scene, framing is just too focused. a beautiful photo.
Photographers Comment
Hi, my name is Haryadi I'm an enthusiastic amateur photographer from Batam Island, Indonesia. I'm using Fujifilm X-T1 with Canon FD 50mm f/1.4 and a Raynox to capture this little Robberfly. Glad to compete with everyone on I-Shot-it!!
https://www.eyeem.com/u/haryadibakrie