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Canon 40Darter

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Posted by A.R.D on September 5, 2007 at 3:34 AM
I've had my new body since last week but little time to use it due to work.

Had a chance to use it yesterday afternoon though.

Female Common Darter

300mm F/2.8 ; 12mm Ex tube ; EF 1.4x II

1/50 sec
F/5.6
ISO 200
EV metering
EV Comp 0
AF - Manual
Drive Mode - High Speed
Posted by Paul Gibbs on September 5, 2007 at 4:57 AM
Interesting shot, i like the green frames the dragon fly. Looks good to me.
Posted by Daniel Read on September 5, 2007 at 4:59 AM
I like this, it's a bit different for the usual dragonfly shots. As Paul said, the green frames the shot nicely.

Cheers,

Dan.
Posted by Barrie Harwood on September 5, 2007 at 5:06 AM
A really nice nice photo with interesting composition but I am a bit curious.

I am given to understand that the 40D has the same digic processor and chip that is in the 1D Mark 3 (which I have). Assuming that is correct, I am surpised at the amount of noise there is in this photo given that the ISO was only 200asa. I get less noise at 800asa on my 1D Mark3's.

Is this a large crop from the original file or have it pulled it from under exposure by any chance?

As I say, a nice photograph anyway

Barrie :smile:
Posted by Justin on September 5, 2007 at 6:01 AM
Very much like the way the dragonfly and leaf are isolated amongst the sea of green.
Perhaps just a very slight curves adjustment to give the midtones a fraction more contrast.
Posted by Dave Courtenay on September 5, 2007 at 6:14 AM
Very nice image-like the comp and colours-very sharp where it needs to be as well

Dave :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 5, 2007 at 8:13 AM
I like it - unusual comp and nice lighting :toast:
Posted by Helge Sorensen on September 5, 2007 at 8:24 AM
Very special and different Darter-shot. No nits! :wavey:
Posted by Jeremy on September 5, 2007 at 9:26 AM
I like how the main subject is framed by the OOF foliage. Colours look a little flat and washed-out, to me.
Posted by Stuart McCrae on September 5, 2007 at 12:30 PM
As others,I like the oof foliage frame and it's super sharp on the head. :toast:

Stu.
Posted by Jeroen Stel on September 5, 2007 at 2:17 PM
Wonderful shot!
Well done!

Greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by PhilH on September 5, 2007 at 4:42 PM
Nice, might just bring the shadows in very slightly, great setting and like the limited DoF.

:toast: :wavey: :toast: