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OK, time for all the macro shooters to have a laugh. I don't do much of this at all and it shows but I did get this handheld shot of ....? at a local reserve back in the summer (remember that half day we had).
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exp 1/350 @ 6.7 iso 200 hand held.
Posted by Andy Astbury on September 4, 2008 at 4:02 PM
Male Common Darter Robert
Not quite fully matured - they get more red on their backs when they are.
Cheers Andy, all I need now is to learn how to photograph them properly!
Robert
Posted by Matt Cole on September 5, 2008 at 6:33 AM
I've seen far worse Robert! Not a bad effort at all, you've managed to get the entire abdomen in focus which can be the tricky bit especially at f6.3. I agree with Andy's ID.
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3 replies24-105 at 105
exp 1/350 @ 6.7 iso 200 hand held.
Not quite fully matured - they get more red on their backs when they are.
Robert
Matt