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Female Common Darter

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Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 2, 2010 at 4:16 PM
Female Common Darter
One from Monday. Perch isn't ideal but I liked the BG on this one.
D300 150mm + ext tube f11 1/250s -0.7EV ISO 400 Tripod

C & C welcome as always
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 2, 2010 at 4:22 PM
Hi Maggie,

I agree, the BG is very nice, looks like you have handled the light well and captured some great detail, especially in the legs and head.

Andy...
Posted by Geoffrey Baker on September 2, 2010 at 4:59 PM
Nice close-up shot Maggie :smile:

Geoff.
Posted by Shaun Simpson on September 2, 2010 at 5:05 PM
Really liking this Maggie, good light, good background and good sharpness only thing that cold improve it wold be a bit more space at top and tail side, cold yougrow the canvas to do that? But a superb shot none the less :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on September 2, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Great lighting on this one Maggie Aggree a little more surround would be good.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Calum Dickson on September 2, 2010 at 5:08 PM
You've certainly got the detail in this one, the pink adds a nice touch to the background, very nice.



:toast:
Calum
Posted by Ian Macdermott on September 2, 2010 at 5:23 PM
Nice one Maggie :toast: :toast:


Nits covered :razz:
Posted by David Sewell on September 2, 2010 at 5:29 PM
I agree that slightly more surround would help, but still a great picture that you should be pleased with.

David
Posted by David Taylor on September 2, 2010 at 5:34 PM
BIF and excellent with it. Very well captured indeed.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Jeff Harrison on September 3, 2010 at 3:27 AM
Very nicely done Maggie :toast: - minor nit re spacing already covered
Posted by Matt Cole on September 3, 2010 at 8:28 AM
I do like it when Darters adopt this 'tail up' pose, it's always very photogenic I think. You've captured this very nicely Maggie. A bit tight in the frame and a little soft at the end of the abdomen, but they're minor nits.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Paul Rosser on September 3, 2010 at 9:45 AM
A cracking image Maggie. No nits from me!
Regards,
Paul. :wavey: :wink:
Posted by Ian Haskell on September 3, 2010 at 5:07 PM
Above nits covered...lovely shot with a smashing bg.

Ian
Posted by Justin on September 4, 2010 at 9:01 AM
Good image Maggie and the perch doesn't spoil the image for me.
Posted by Maggie Campbell on September 4, 2010 at 5:15 PM
Thanks all. I have no excuse about more room. I did have it and cropped it too tight :redface: