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Female Common Darter

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 9, 2012229 views6 comments

1Ds2, Sigma 150/2.8 OS, Tripod, Gimbal (locked down)
ISO250, 0.4sec @ f14, MLU, remote release.
Raw to LR4.1.
Just about full frame.

Hi,

Do not post here enough, been very busy with a house move etc....

Like many areas the UK weather has not been fantastic due to the Gulf stream being too far south, so heavy rain and winds...

Was very pleased to get home from work this evening to this nice discovery perching up for the night on Toadflax next to our pond...

All the best

Phil

Comments

6 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on July 9, 2012 at 7:20 PM

Well, Phil, you don't post here often, but when you do, you hit home runs. What a beautiful dragonfly image. Just gorgeous. The golden brown of the DF contrasts beautifully with the purple flowers, and both are set off beautifully from the clean, colorful background. Excellent pose and detail as well.

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Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on July 9, 2012 at 10:13 PM

Wonderful image, Phil! Great details on the darter and the flower, nice lighting, and nice colors. All against a perfect background. Great comp on this also. Indeed, was a nice discovery at the end of the work day.