One from my return visit last weekend to this site deep in the Kent Countryside, an early start (6.00am) to get them roosting....
Rather a blustery morning where the usual problem was as soon as you focused the wind blew and the subject dissappeared from view.... so compromised a little on DoF for shutter speed.
As ever up to yourususally high standard Phil - always pays to start early with these fellows!
I particularly like the pink from the perch as it introduces a new colour to the pallet.
Great capture there Phil and I was just thinking about heading out to my local site to capture them myself.. Nice clear detail and DOF.. Gives me something to aim for..
Great shot Phil
Its many many years since I saw these in Kent Good that they're still around.
Remember finding aDormouse in a nest on the floor the same day.
Cheers
John
A good image deserves plenty of comments on this site Phil but I have to admit to finding it difficult to offer any constructive critique on the abundance of great macro shots seen here. I wouldn't want to appear boring and say super, great or whatever but that really is how I react when opening these images. It would appear that the regular suppliers of insect images are only posting superlative shots of which I am most envious.
Robert
another very nice shot Phil, lovely subject and perch. I've also been having to use wider apertures to boost the shutter speed a bit because of the breeze recently. They help with the background of course but there's not much margin for error with the DOF!
By the way, much as I love my Banded Demoiselles I'd swap a couple for one of these Heath Fritillaries!
Sorry Phil can't really add a constructive technical comment not being adequately qualified in the art.However ,the image appeals, is perfectly processed ( on my screen) with no sharpening artifacts , comp is great and great BG .I did however run a Crtl, alt ,shift,~ overr it then ctrl j and then change blend mode to screen ,dropped it to 75% and it just lifted the mids and highs a tadge for a bit more bite.Hope this helps.
Oh a stick to move the leaf covering part of the flower may have removed its distraction.
Posted by Dennis Alden on June 24, 2009 at 7:45 AM
Superb shot - can't think of any original superlative!
I always enjoy your work and I'm hoping that one day I will attain something approaching your standard.
dennis
Posted by Scott Tilley on June 24, 2009 at 12:02 PM
Never seen one of these, nice to get a close look on such a superb image.
Scott
Posted by Dave Bartlett on June 24, 2009 at 12:39 PM
Excellent as always, and indeed the colour from the 'perch' adds an extra dimension to the image.
Dave
Posted by Fran French on June 24, 2009 at 12:50 PM
I can only echo the above comments Phil. As always perfect for me in every way!
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Hi
One from my return visit last weekend to this site deep in the Kent Countryside, an early start (6.00am) to get them roosting....
Rather a blustery morning where the usual problem was as soon as you focused the wind blew and the subject dissappeared from view.... so compromised a little on DoF for shutter speed.
All the best
Phil
I particularly like the pink from the perch as it introduces a new colour to the pallet.
Mark
Brett
Its many many years since I saw these in Kent Good that they're still around.
Remember finding aDormouse in a nest on the floor the same day.
Cheers
John
Robert
By the way, much as I love my Banded Demoiselles I'd swap a couple for one of these Heath Fritillaries!
Matt
A very nice image and as said that flower head just addas that extra spalsh of colour.
Major
Oh a stick to move the leaf covering part of the flower may have removed its distraction.
I always enjoy your work and I'm hoping that one day I will attain something approaching your standard.
dennis
Scott
Dave
Fran
Agree with all of the above Phil, another top class image!
Lewis.