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Early Morning Emerald

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Posted by Matt Cole on December 20, 2008 at 8:58 AM
Early Morning Emerald
An early morning Emerald Damselfly, taken back in September.

A larger version is available here.


Canon 40D with Sigma 150mm, f9, 1/80, ISO 250.

All C+C appreciated.

Matt
Posted by Brett Lewis on December 20, 2008 at 9:01 AM
Super capture that Matt, fine detail throughout and nice clean BG. The droplet of water on it's back and wings is testimony to it's clarity. Nice one..!

Brett :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on December 20, 2008 at 9:55 AM


Super shot Matt, a really clean image with a very nice BG, top shot :toast:

Andy... :smile:
Posted by Paul King on December 20, 2008 at 11:26 AM
I woud second all the above. :toast: :toast:
Posted by Magnus Hird on December 20, 2008 at 2:18 PM
Lovely shot Matt, something I'm going to have to try to get to grips with properly next season :smile:
Posted by Tom Smit on December 20, 2008 at 4:01 PM
Hi Mat,

Lovely shot. Good BG and sharp as a razor.
:toast:
Posted by Des Ong on December 20, 2008 at 8:18 PM
Nicely done Matt. :toast: September seems so long ago :frown:
Posted by eric weight on December 21, 2008 at 6:12 AM
You've got that nicely lined up with the lens Matt. Seems so long ago now. Nice one.
Eric :toast:
Posted by Matt Cole on December 21, 2008 at 8:04 AM
thanks very much for the comments :smile:

Matt
Posted by Greg Hitchcock on December 21, 2008 at 9:03 AM
Nice one Matt, I like the 'triangular' composition, in focus and sharp where it counts and a nice, non-distracting background.

Greg
Posted by John Varley on December 21, 2008 at 3:47 PM
Lovely one Matt. :toast:

John
Posted by Sandra Hendrikse on December 22, 2008 at 8:11 AM
Lovely shot, Matt. Very detailed and a nice background. :smile: