Insects in Flight
-Eelco van Roden-

Insects in Flight

February 2024

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A dreamy and very powerful image. The back light is awesome and just enough to make the flower pop in all it's dimensions. It looks like a wonderful firework show. The bee is frozen at a beautiful moment, almost touching the flower, a great image.

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A spectacular acrobatic act, captured at the right moment. The composition is wonderful and without distractions. I like the curling shape of it's antenna very much, it is the focal point of the image. The color combination is also very pleasing, a wonderful photo.

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Congratulations on winning this contest. I like the way how the insect is flying towards the flower with all attention focused on it. The busy background is not distracting at all and very colorful, it makes the image look very happy. The composition is dynamic and pleasing, a wonderful shot to be proud of.

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Entry 19380337
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A powerful and intriguing image. The symmetrical composition is strong and makes this dynamic moment feel static in a positive way, a wonderful contradiction. The colors are a beautiful combination and make the photo pop nicely. All in all a very special photo with a different point of view.

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The lighting in this image is wonderful, the wings are not sharp but the head is, so in this case it shows the speed in a beautiful way. The butterfly is placed almost central and diagonal, a choice that works really well in this composition. A lovely moment in time, captured very well.

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I would like to see your photos of insects in flight. The insects should be completely airborne, not just with their wings open. Colour or black and white photos are welcome.

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