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Blue Tail

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Posted by Rob Ashton on May 26, 2007 at 12:12 PM
A quick trip out yesterday afternoon saw a good few of these around. The Dragonflies are not out in any number yet on my local patch though with only a pair of Broadbodies out.

Rob

Canon 400d, Tamron 90mm Macro, ISO800, 1/200th, f9.0 handheld
Posted by Alan Bryant on May 26, 2007 at 12:33 PM
Its a nice shot, but i would crop this to a portrait just to the right of bend in its legs.To get rid of that OOF tail, and concentrate on its head.

The head looks great with all that detail and colour :cool:
Posted by David Kjaer on May 27, 2007 at 3:45 AM
Hi Rob

If this is somewhere close to full frame I think Alan's suggestion would improve your image as I feel there is too much in this image that is OOF!

David :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on May 27, 2007 at 4:53 AM
Hi Rob,
I have to agree with the above comments , lose the tail and concentrate on the head and this will make a very nice detailed image.

Kind regards
Andy... :smile:
Posted by John Chapman on May 27, 2007 at 6:23 AM
Great image Rob. I like the comp. :toast:
John
Aberdeen
Posted by Justin on May 27, 2007 at 12:24 PM
A fine close-up Rob with particularly striking colour. :toast:
Posted by Rob Ashton on May 27, 2007 at 4:11 PM
Thanks for your comments guys. I have printed this out as is and also as a tighter portrait as per your recommendations. They both work for me so I appreciate your crits.

Rob
Posted by Barrie Courtenay on May 27, 2007 at 4:31 PM
Hi Rob,superb detail and colour :toast: :toast: