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Male Common Blue

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Posted by Andy Astbury on May 27, 2009 at 3:35 AM
One from t'other day, in between gusts of wind - getting the "wee beastie" to stay still is nowhere near as big a problem as catching the moment when the whole "shebang" is not moving :frown:

Background will not be to everyones taste I'm sure but I just wanted the maximum degree contrast to get all the subject detail 'popping'.

This is full frame, one shot and no focus stacking in case you were wondering!

D2Xs
180mm f3.5 macro
ISO 100
1/5sec @ f11 +1.7EV
CapNX & CS3

Slightly bigger version http://wildlifeinpixels.com/img/0509/WIP00041865.jpg

Thanks for looking :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Scott Tilley on May 27, 2009 at 3:45 AM
Hi Andy, this does achieve the effect you were looking for and I have to say it works for me. Maybe a tad more room at the top for my preference. :toast:

Scott
Posted by Dawn Monrose on May 27, 2009 at 4:19 AM
Nice, the background definately makes the subject stand out, and interesting 'perch' too. Well captured!
Posted by Colin Preston on May 27, 2009 at 6:34 AM
Nice shot stands well from the background.
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on May 27, 2009 at 6:48 AM
The approach to this shot is spot on Andy, really well executed. I'm a little distracted by the 'hot' area in the bg but his could be balanced up.
Another great Odonata shot.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on May 27, 2009 at 7:49 AM
Works for me, excellent crisp image :toast:

Simon
Posted by David Kjaer on May 27, 2009 at 8:33 AM
Hi Andy

Beautiful!

David :toast:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on May 27, 2009 at 10:59 AM
Certainly does jump out from the background; like the 'perch' too.

Dave
Posted by Matt Cole on May 27, 2009 at 12:29 PM
I do like bright backgrounds such as this, I think it works well. It's no mean feat taking a shot this sharp at 1/5 in the recent blustery conditions so I take my hat off to you :smile:

Matt :toast: