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Large Red

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Posted by Maggie Campbell on May 9, 2010 at 12:57 PM
Large Red
I think. First Damsel of the year caught today. Not the best setting but was delighted to see it. Only could find the one but looking forward to seeing more Damsels and Dragons as the season progresses.

D300 Sigma 150mm 1/320s f11 ISO 400 -0.7 EV Handheld
Posted by Bertl Menegoni on May 9, 2010 at 1:22 PM
Hi Maggie,
I like the red on the green,
a pity that the wings are not fully sharp. :frown:
have fun, Bertl
Posted by Paul Rosser on May 9, 2010 at 2:30 PM
Wow Maggie this is an early one! A decent image, but could do with cloning out the debris on the leaf IMO.
Regards,
Paul. :wavey:
Posted by Rene de Heer on May 9, 2010 at 3:25 PM
I think you would always have issues wit having a damsel fully sharp with the body not parallel to the film plane. Still a nice image
Rene de Heer
Posted by Phil Mclean on May 9, 2010 at 3:50 PM
Not always easy to get parallel to insects,what with vegetation,shadows and things getting in the way.Nearly there but still a good image.

Phil. :toast:
Posted by David Taylor on May 10, 2010 at 8:04 AM
Nice focus on where it counts.Well spotted. The debris is part of the scene, so kudos for leaving it, in the interests of authenticity.

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