In The Limelight

© Nadia Paul

In The Limelight

Uploaded: March 06, 2014

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1/320 sec; f/10; ISO 400

Comments

Liz blahh March 06, 2014

Terrific macro! #1565962

Jeffrey R. Bange March 06, 2014

Outstanding macro capture Nadia, love the contrast of the black and red bug against the yellow of the flower, I'm sure we will be seeing this one again. #10994884

Nadia Paul March 06, 2014

Thanks Liz and Jeffrey! #10994901

Mary K. Robison March 07, 2014

Perfect title, Nadia ~ that light in the center is crazy-bright! Love the bug's shiny red body, and the exceptional clarity. Beautiful macro! #10994943

Avril Young March 07, 2014

wow Nadia this a outstanding macro..yes we will see this one again..WTG.. #10994965

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe March 07, 2014

Outstanding details, Nadia. I agree this will be a winner. #10994989

JO ANN CLEVELAND March 07, 2014

Outstanding D&M Nadia! Looks like a winner to me!

jo ann c. #10995234

John Connolly March 07, 2014

A brilliant macro image Nadia! The color and detail are phenomenal! #10995311

Carol L. Fowler March 07, 2014

Gorgeous colors and perfect detail! #10995457

Barbara Waldoch March 08, 2014

It's a beauty, Nadia! #10995555

Nancy L. Green level-classic March 08, 2014

WONDERFUL colors, lighting, contrasts and clarity!!! That bug in the center is FANTASTIC!!! <>< #10995767

Deborah Lewinson level-addict March 08, 2014

Wow, fabulous image, Nadia! #10996018

frank w. degenhardt March 09, 2014

What a gorgeous gallery you have here Nadia. You really brought home the details beautifully. Sharp and clear. This is quite the macro work. The colors are so pretty. Exceptional my friend. #10996091

Nadia Paul March 09, 2014

Thanks guys! #10996618

Phyllis A. Houghton March 10, 2014

Great title, clarity, detail, colors, lighting, and cheerful mood, Nadia! #10997183

Debbie Bray March 10, 2014

The colours steal the show here, Nadia! The clarity is right behind it, very lovely image! #10997470

Cindy Bendush level-classic March 10, 2014

Super detail and outstanding color contrasts - delightful! #10997520

Mary Dimitriw level-classic March 11, 2014

Outstanding detail and colors Nadia! #10997705

Kathy Salerni level-classic March 12, 2014

A gorgeous macro shot with wonderful details, color and light, Nadia! #10998649

Nadia Paul March 15, 2014

Thanks guys! #11001205

Deborah Lewinson level-addict April 27, 2014

Congrats on another excellent finalist, Nadia!

Debby #11031895

Katherine Kuhn April 27, 2014

Congratulations on your gorgeous finalist -- all of them, Nadia! #11031955

Ellen Hodges April 27, 2014

Huge congrats on your gorgeous finalists, Nadia!! #11032000

Val Feldman level-classic April 27, 2014

My heart, my heart!! Happily hyper-ventilating here just looking at this fantastic macro work of yours! :) :) Excellent colors, light and just terrific detail work, my friend. Wishing you all the best oin this, as well as, all your well-deserved Finalists this month! (Now, I need to sit down and recover...lol!) #11032135

Phyllis A. Houghton April 27, 2014

Congrats on your fantastic finalist, Nadia! #11032335

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 27, 2014

Awesome! Congratulations on your finalists Nadia! #11032338

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 27, 2014

Whoa! This is amazing, Nadia! :D What the heck kind of cool bug is that? Crystal clear. Excellent work!

Congratulations photo:  congratulations-4.jpg
ON YOUR AWESOME FINALIST!! :D
-Laura :) #11032444

Mary K. Robison April 28, 2014

CONGRATULATIONS on this brilliant Finalist, Nadia! Love this so much!
And let me be the first to say CONGRATULATIONS on your well deserved Gold Winner! ;-D #11032511

Debbie Bray April 28, 2014

Beautiful work, Nadia, and big congrats on your finalist! #11032525

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 28, 2014

Big congrats on this well deserved Finalist, Nadia! #11032870

Eivor Kuchta April 28, 2014

Wonderful colors and clarity! Congratulations on your finalist, Nadia, and good luck in the next round! #11033075

April 28, 2014

Wonderful details on the ladybug. #11033144

John Connolly April 28, 2014

Congratulations on your finalist award Nadia! Well done! #11033234

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 28, 2014

This is AWESOME Nadia, CONGRATULATIONS on all your wonderful finalists!!! <>< #11033286

Anita Hogue April 28, 2014

WOW, this is absolutely gorgeous, Nadia! Awesome details and colors! #11033387

Carol L. Fowler April 28, 2014

Congrats on all you wonderful Finalists! #11033427

Jeffrey R. Bange April 28, 2014

Congratulations Nadia on your outstanding finalist photo and best of luck in the next round. #11033458

Avril Young April 28, 2014

Huge congrats on all your outstanding finalist ... #11033523

Liz blahh April 28, 2014

Congrats on your awesome finalist! #11033606

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 29, 2014

Is that really a lady bug? #11034179

Emile Abbott level-classic April 29, 2014

Fabulous finalist, Nadia. Congratulations yet again. #11034209

Nadia Paul April 29, 2014

Thank guys and judges - much appreciated! It's a young milkweed bug on an aster :) #11034474

Laura E. Swan level-classic April 29, 2014

(Thank you!) :))) #11034492

Julianne Bradford April 30, 2014

Gorgeous finalist Nadia!Congrats! #11034870

Debbie Bray April 30, 2014

Nadia, huge congrats on your gold badge win, its a real stunner! #11035197

Kathy Salerni level-classic April 30, 2014

Huge congrats on your Gold Winning Image, Nadia! #11035215

Cindy Bendush level-classic April 30, 2014

Couldn't be more perfect Nadia - big congratulations! #11035321

Jeffrey R. Bange April 30, 2014

Congratulations Nadia on your very deserving GOLD winning image. #11035340

Gerri R. Jones April 30, 2014

Fabulous winner Nadia! Congratulations! #11035387

Deborah Lewinson level-addict April 30, 2014

Huge congrats on your win, Nadia!

Debby #11035410

Val Feldman level-classic April 30, 2014

:) :) :) :) SO happy to see this back with Gold attached, my friend! Warmest congratulations to you on your magnificent Gold Win! #11035496

Terry Cervi level-deluxe April 30, 2014

Congrats on your beautiful win, Nadia! #11035553

Avril Young April 30, 2014

congrats on your wonderful outstanding win..GOLD..
#11035619

frank w. degenhardt May 01, 2014

Beautiful Second Place Win Nadia. Congratulations my friend. #11035741

Colette M. Metcalf May 01, 2014

CONGRATS on your Win!!!! #11035771

Ellen Hodges May 01, 2014

Huge congrats on a fabulous Gold Winner, Nadia!! #11035889

Mary K. Robison May 01, 2014

So happy to see this superb image among the Gold Winners where it belongs, Nadia!
Congratulations again, my friend! (Above, I said, "Let me be the first to say ...)
:-D #11035894

Emile Abbott level-classic May 01, 2014

All the way to Gold Nadia. Congratulation. #11036077

John Connolly May 01, 2014

Congratulations on your gold win Nadia! A well deserved award! #11036404

Orsi May 01, 2014

Congratulations Nadia!!!Beautiful!! #11036433

Mary Dimitriw level-classic May 01, 2014

Congrats on this spectacular Winner Nadia! #11036638

Patricia A. Casey level-classic May 02, 2014

Hello Nadia....Congratulations on this beautiful capture....so happy for you...hugs.... #11036917

JO ANN CLEVELAND May 02, 2014

Congratulations on this fannn...tastic Gold 2nd Place Winner Nadia, very well deserved too!

jo ann c. #11037139

Nadia Paul May 02, 2014

Thank you all so much! #11037543

Ermanno Radice May 04, 2014

Congratulations on your gold win Nadia! #11038658

Nadia Paul May 04, 2014

Thanks Ermanno! #11038875

Laura E. Swan level-classic November 01, 2015

Is this a lady bug?? What a beautiful Gold Win Nadia!! :D Big Congrats to you and in case you might not have known, Mary Robison left you a personal message on her First prize win. :) Thought you'd like to know. HAPPY FALL! -Laura :)) #11394094

Nadia Paul November 06, 2015

Thanks Laura - it's a young milkweed bug - will mosey over to Mary's place :) - happy Fall! #11395659

James Kooper November 07, 2015

What a beautiful shot and specially what a timing to take this shot! Awesome Nadia! #11396022

Nadia Paul November 14, 2015

Thanks Jannatul! #11398765

Emile Abbott level-classic March 11, 2016

CONGRATS NADIA ON ANOTHER GOLD BADGE. #11445692

Nadia Paul March 12, 2016

Thanks Emile #11446527

Mary K. Robison March 30, 2016

How I love this one, Nadia! Glad the judges agreed, and made it an AT EP!
Congratulations, and best of luck in the rounds to follow for ALL your AT awards! #11453948

Nadia Paul March 30, 2016

Thanks Mary #11454392

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