a nice sharp head and thorax, though I'm not quite sure about the composition Ian. I often think partial shots of damselflies look a bit awkward, but this may be just me.This is certainly one of the better compositions but I think the OOF perch doesn't help but not much you could do about that from this angle. It seems to be a good year for Emeralds, I saw lots at one of my local sites the other day.
I would agree with Matt. Perhaps a change of viewpoint would have given a better composition, though I am speaking as a novice macro photographer
Shaun
Posted by David Taylor on August 2, 2010 at 12:31 PM
Full marks for trying a different POV, Ian, but I must agree the OOF perch is just a tad too dominant, however there is excellent detail in the subject which goes someway to mitigating the situation. Variety is the spice of life, so they say!
Posted by Phil Mclean on August 2, 2010 at 3:14 PM
Always good to try something different but I think I'm with Matt on this one Ian.Terrific detail in some good areas but too much oof in the other areas.
Phil.
Posted by Bronia Klima on August 2, 2010 at 3:51 PM
Very different Ian,and very nice good to see a different view.
Bronia
Posted by Craig Jones on August 2, 2010 at 5:40 PM
Very nice and a more natural looking macro shot,the composition makes the image for me very different and the better for it Ian
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Matt
I would agree with Matt. Perhaps a change of viewpoint would have given a better composition, though I am speaking as a novice macro photographer
Shaun
Phil.
Bronia