Hi Jaqui, still need to practice I think on that 'pin sharp' focus, Agree with Andy it does look soft and I would clone out the two bits at each corner at foot. Nice try. I see DC is passing on some tips.
Ita a very nice image, I am assuming the new lens is a Canon 300mm f4, if so it does need to be stopped down at least one stop (i.e. 5.6) for best sharpness, that said all you need here is a touch more USM. The highlights can be toned down in the bg, but probably nore important is toning down the highlights in the perch.
Yes the new lens is the 300f4 lucky for me this dragonfly was still for quiet a while so I was trying out different f numbers etc also with & without an extension tube, not sure if I posted the sharpest shot or not but it's taking me a while to get used to the lens, On close inspection of him his wings were a little ragged,
These gold ringed dragonflies seem to be frequent visitors to my garden so hopefully I will be able to improve next time.
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SJK
Ita a very nice image, I am assuming the new lens is a Canon 300mm f4, if so it does need to be stopped down at least one stop (i.e. 5.6) for best sharpness, that said all you need here is a touch more USM. The highlights can be toned down in the bg, but probably nore important is toning down the highlights in the perch.
HTH and I like this very much
Phil
Yes the new lens is the 300f4 lucky for me this dragonfly was still for quiet a while so I was trying out different f numbers etc also with & without an extension tube, not sure if I posted the sharpest shot or not but it's taking me a while to get used to the lens, On close inspection of him his wings were a little ragged,
These gold ringed dragonflies seem to be frequent visitors to my garden so hopefully I will be able to improve next time.
Is this one any better?
Jacqui