The Emperors clothes!

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Posted by Paul King on May 30, 2009 at 3:05 PM

A freshly emerged Emperor early this morning.

Comments and Critique is welcome.

D300 180 Macro +1.5TC
1/60th some fill flash
ISO 400

Posted by jack chapman on May 30, 2009 at 3:56 PM

quite a impressive beast in a nice setting, out of interest how big is this roughly?

Posted by Paul King on May 30, 2009 at 5:59 PM

Jack the length is 68-86mm wingspan 100-110mm an impressive beast.

Posted by Brett Lewis on May 31, 2009 at 9:30 AM

Hi Paul, really nice record shot with some great detail. I find it a little tight in the frame and you might want to consider adjusting the comp slightly. Personally I would give it some more room top and bottom and maybe crop a little left and right to remove the 'Mares tail' and the grass overlapping the reed. Little clone tool on the web.. Sorry sounds like a long list but just a couple of moments spent will cover all that.. I really like the overall shot of this beautiful specimen.

Kind regards,

Brett

Posted by Paul Gibbs on May 31, 2009 at 10:42 AM

Very nice Paul. thats one BIG BUG. I'd be happy with that as it.

Posted by Bertl Menegoni on May 31, 2009 at 12:21 PM

Very sharp and clear Paul.

Bertl

Posted by Barry Southon on May 31, 2009 at 1:36 PM

Paul

Now that's a great shot superb detail. Makes me want to try these.