Dragonfly that I chose to back lite for a different look. Edit's were done in Nik software. Adjusted lighting and sharpened a bit.
7D
180mm
f6.3
1/640
iso 200
Comments
4 comments
Comment posted by Howard Cheek on July 17, 2011 at 5:40 PM
Like the back-lit look, well composed Todd.
Would be great to this large.
Well done!
Registered on July 24, 2008, 1201 Posts, 10758 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on July 18, 2011 at 4:33 AM
Todd:
Interesting silhouette looks. The colors in the wings are great. Wish there edge of the body is better define by a slight reflected light or fill. Alternatively you could try to bring out some details in the dark shadow area by selective dodging.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Varina Patel on July 25, 2011 at 6:11 PM
I love this back-lit effect. It's really a stunning image - and the tiny thumbnail on the main page doesn't do it justice. It's a familiar subject - which makes the viewer feel comfortable... and yet, the presentation is unique... so the viewer is fascinated by seeing something familiar in a new way. The outline of the body forces us to notice the incredible shape of this tiny creature, and also highlights the details in the wings. Very very beautiful, Todd! I think it deserves more attention than it's getting in this forum!
Registered on August 22, 2008, 45 Posts, 1578 Comments
Comment posted by Todd Bielby on July 25, 2011 at 7:53 PM
Thanks for the thoughtful comment Varina.
Registered on March 10, 2011, 169 Posts, 392 Comments
Comments
4 commentsWould be great to this large.
Well done!
Interesting silhouette looks. The colors in the wings are great. Wish there edge of the body is better define by a slight reflected light or fill. Alternatively you could try to bring out some details in the dark shadow area by selective dodging.