They are not easy when they settle with spread wings and finding a PoV that suits is difficult.
You have done well here, I wonder if the conditions allowed whether opening the lens up a bit and focus stacking would have been possible.
Posted by David Sewell on August 26, 2009 at 5:53 AM
That is a very annoying habit that the Lestes damselflies have, sitting with their wings half open. Personally I think the background is good, but agree with Phil that a little bit of focus stacking (assuming the animal remained perched) would have improved the shot further.
Along with other points raised, I'd add that I'd be tempted to re-crop if this isn't full-frame - more room bottom and right.
Cheers,
Chris
Posted by tony flashman on August 26, 2009 at 11:54 AM
DOF is always going to be tricky at this angle. As Phil says focus stacking (if you had the time) could have worked well here. Agree with Chris re the cropping.
Tony
Posted by David Kjaer on August 26, 2009 at 12:40 PM
I like it especially those eyes - went looking for this species about a week ago but had no joy!
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You have done well here, I wonder if the conditions allowed whether opening the lens up a bit and focus stacking would have been possible.
David
The little devil kept flying off to eat or defend his perch but always returned to the same place.
I have not tried focus stacking as yet altough I have downloaded a free programe to do it.
Tricky shot when they are active, so well caught.
Along with other points raised, I'd add that I'd be tempted to re-crop if this isn't full-frame - more room bottom and right.
Cheers,
Chris
Tony
David
Bob.