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After doing an automatic color correction, added about 7% more red to this picture, which provided more contrast between the tops of the reeds and the trees behind.
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/11, 1/500 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
Using the trees along the bank made for some interesting shots...
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/10, 1/400 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
Our location along the river was purchased and is reserved strictly for the benefit of "paddlers" - those that like to kayak or canoe. That weekend there were a few of these guys out, practicing maneuvers in what rapids could be found in the extremely low river...
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/13, 1/320 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
After the insects left, when there wasn't so much of a hurry in making them the focus, I took the time to compose this shot...
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/10, 1/400 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
This little guy and a fly helped themselves to the leftovers. The fly was cropped out.
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/10, 1/400 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
This peek-a-boo shot was altered somewhat. Since the butterfly was (almost) entirely behind the thistle, its wings hung low and were showing below the pod and to the left of the stem. This, as well as some spider webbing, was easily removed thanks to the smooth background...
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/10, 1/400 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
For this series the metadata shows that about 25 pictures were taken in the span of one minute. These little critters move fast, and shots like this, more often than not, are the product of pure luck...
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/10, 1/400 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
These extra little bud things came in handy to manipulate depth of field.
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/10, 1/400 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
We went kayaking in Hidalgo Falls, very close to Navasota, Texas, when a friend pointed out this butterfly. I swung the Big Cahoona around to capture this and the next four postings...
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-200, f/10, 1/400 sec
Photo taken 04/16/11 by Jim Mahood
Technically, this one turned out well completely by surprise. It was taken behind glass that was very dirty...I was actually going to throw it away, but using auto levels almost completely cleared the grime.
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Nikon D300s, AF-S DX Nikkor 18-200 mm F/3.5-5.6G ED VR II
ISO-800, f/5.6, 1/4 sec
Photo taken 03/20/11 by Jim Mahood
After the insects left, when there wasn't so much of a hurry in making them the focus, I took the time to compose this shot...