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Old 02-01-2011, 06:18 AM
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Camera Nikon Coolpix P100
Exposure 0.014 sec (1/72)
Aperture f/3.5
Focal Length 10.3 mm
ISO Speed 160
Exposure Bias -0.3 EV
Flash Off, Did not fire
X-Resolution 300 dpi
Y-Resolution 300 dpi

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Old 02-01-2011, 11:31 AM
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Perhaps making use of the Golden Spiral to crop it like this?

moth_golden-spiral crop
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Love the rich color and detail.
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Thank you. What should have been done differently?
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