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Comments (40)
The Photo is kind of Psycodelic. The luminance FireFly or what We used to call, Lighting Bug, is a true wonder of Nature and this Photo shows it well.
Posted by PAUL BARNETT on March 19,2012 | 11:37 AM
Fantastic picture, by the way last years winner was from Albia Iowa. Go SE Iowa. Pat from Albia.
Posted by pat dinneen on November 8,2011 | 02:14 PM
Sooo beautiful! Seems like you caught it at the picture perfect moment! Ahh, so pretty!<3 :) God is awesome.
Posted by Alison on August 29,2011 | 04:49 PM
Love it!!!
Posted by Carol Arrington on July 22,2011 | 07:30 PM
Beautiful pictures...I noticed you are from Fairfield, IA that is where I was born and raised :)) Small world!
Posted by Elizabeth Kendhammer on July 18,2011 | 07:13 PM
Absolutely the best photo i have ever seen; 2nd all of the above comments. Sharing with my grandson who loves watching fireflies every night!
Posted by Gemini Pat on July 14,2011 | 05:51 PM
Beautiful!
Posted by Julie Gengo on July 1,2011 | 12:05 PM
This was my first choice winner. It's a wonderful shot. I'm glad the judges felt so too.
Posted by barbara Lamb on June 30,2011 | 09:57 PM
This is incredibly beautiful.
Posted by Hallie Travis on June 26,2011 | 01:55 AM
A photographic haiku!
Posted by Marian Nelson on April 1,2011 | 08:04 AM
The picture of the Amber Firefly was amazing. The color captured in the picture and its arrangement was eye engaging.
Posted by doreen saferstein on March 31,2011 | 04:58 PM
Beautiful:-)
Posted by David Hajíček on March 31,2011 | 03:15 AM
This one gets my vote. Fleeting , ethereal , breath taking.
Posted by amy miller on March 30,2011 | 07:21 PM
There is rigorous competition this year. But this is moment of time and essence. The time of day alone is a challenge. The water droplets, composition, lighting all complimenting a fleeting moment. It's mystical,,,My vote,,,,Thank you..
Posted by Dan on March 28,2011 | 07:48 PM
Of all the photographs I reviewed, I felt this one was the very best. The timing by the photographer was perfect. Such patience to be able to catch the "glow" of the firefly at its peak was incredible. You certainly deserve my vote without question. Good luck!
Posted by Doc Karlbom on March 26,2011 | 02:58 AM
I can't honestly recall ever seeing a photo quite like this before. The "glow" is compelling.
Posted by Brian D. on March 21,2011 | 10:57 AM
Speechless!!! Caught a moment in time and have preserved it forever!!!
Posted by Tanu on March 19,2011 | 12:33 AM
Simply said, everything about this photo is perfect! The color is so vibrant, unlike anything I've ever seen except when using kodacolor slide film. Definitely a money shot to be proud of!
Posted by Roxann Roberts on March 19,2011 | 12:32 AM
Excellent photography. Both water and fire, amazing! You certainly have an eye for nature's beauty. Wishing you luck!!
Posted by Raji on March 19,2011 | 12:31 AM
Nice picture, but I think the yellow has been selectively oversaturated, especially the part of the leaf that is right next to the firefly. Nevertheless, it is a great shot.
Posted by Nahed on March 19,2011 | 09:24 PM
This is an awesome photo!
Posted by Emily Cahill on March 19,2011 | 07:27 PM
I've enjoyed almost every photograph 'til this point. Some really moved me, and in many directions. This, however, is the first that I'm moved to vote for. It's perfect.
Posted by Jeff Fermon on March 19,2011 | 05:39 PM
Beautiful composition. And the timing is incredible!
Posted by Linda Schwerzler on March 19,2011 | 01:09 PM
Charming that the firefly lights up the grass blades, and also appears to be levitating above the grass. A magical capture which re-awakens my earliest fascination with fireflies!
Posted by Meg on March 10,2011 | 06:30 AM
Absolutely amazing! You have captured a moment in time that we would never have seen. Thank you!
Posted by Vicki Alexander Herriott on March 8,2011 | 12:23 AM
Many thanks for firefly photo. It is wonderful.
Hope you win.
Posted by barbara lamb on March 7,2011 | 01:43 AM
This picture is magical...incredible timing and lighting! Congratulations!
Posted by Kathy on March 4,2011 | 01:10 AM
[NICE]
Posted by matt on March 4,2011 | 07:37 PM
Incredible photo!
Posted by Mercedes on March 3,2011 | 09:14 PM
I am brought to stillness by the beauty of this photo - the tension set up between the water drop and the light from the fire-fly contrast with the settled quality of the grass make it a moving, vibrant image. It gets my vote!
Posted by Sandy on March 3,2011 | 07:18 PM
THIS IS AN AMAZING SHOT - WE NEVER GET TO SEE THE "BLINK" FOR MORE THAN A MILLISECOND IN REAL TIME. THIS GIVES US THE OPPORTUNITY TO STARE & ENJOY FOR AS LONG AS WE WISH. BRAVO, RADIM!
Posted by Jan Pelletier on March 3,2011 | 06:34 PM
Great shot! Perfect light!
Posted by Tina on March 3,2011 | 06:13 PM
Simply incredible. I wonder how did you manage to take this shot.
Yehuda
Posted by Yehuda on March 3,2011 | 01:01 PM
This is just awesome
Posted by Joyce on March 3,2011 | 08:54 AM
Realism becomes surreal and wonderful.
Posted by Al Davis on March 2,2011 | 09:06 PM
If we understood fireflies better we would have no energy crisis. Love, love this photo's subject, color palette and composition.
Posted by Alice Taylor on March 2,2011 | 08:52 PM
Really enjoy the serenity that this photo displays. the firefly with the dew carries with it a sense of peace.
Posted by Noah on March 2,2011 | 11:41 AM
Incredible shot! My favorite!
Posted by Dmitri on March 2,2011 | 10:22 AM
Fantastic!!! I loved it!! All the best and I hope you win again another prize.... L
Posted by Louis Ventura on March 1,2011 | 11:43 PM
Unique capture, common inspect - great timing! and light.
Posted by Paul on March 1,2011 | 12:14 PM