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Four-Spotted Chaser

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Posted by Matt Cole on November 17, 2011 at 4:54 PM
Four-Spotted Chaser
A Four-Spotted Chaser taken back in June...it seems a long time ago now.

I'm not sure what the colourful perch is but the yellow background is from a field of buttercups at the edge of the lake where this one was found.

Canon 7D with Sigma 150mm, f9, 1/125, ISO 400, tripod etc.

All C+C welcomed.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on November 17, 2011 at 4:58 PM
Super shot Matt. Lovely colours, light, detail, and perch. :toast: :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Nick Mckeown on November 17, 2011 at 5:14 PM
Very sharp image Matt and I think the perch colours compliment the chaser. Perhaps a little more space over the upper wing? They never seem to park their wings parallel do they? :toast: :toast:
Nick.
PS I am inspired by your images and regularly dip into your website. :smile:
Posted by David Taylor on November 17, 2011 at 5:45 PM
The flower looks like belonging to a dock (Rumex sp.) maybe Rumex hydrolapathum which favours freshwater banks. Very nice and the dragonfly is not bad as well. :smile: :wink:

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Posted by jack chapman on November 17, 2011 at 6:13 PM
really great detail but all the colours really make this image for me, the pinks on the seedheads almost look exotic
Posted by Dave Bartlett on November 18, 2011 at 7:59 AM
Like the colour palette and details in this one :toast:

Dave
Posted by Andy Shepherd on November 18, 2011 at 8:21 AM

This certainly has all the elements of a good macro image, just needs a touch more room above the upper wing for me, but thats a very minor nit and I'd be well pleased with this. Good work, Matt.

Andy...
Posted by Robert Lawrence on November 18, 2011 at 3:30 PM
Ditto from me Matt. A bit tight at top but still superb.
Posted by Paul Whippey on November 18, 2011 at 6:31 PM
Superb Matt. Love the detail, bg, composition and the flower colours. I have the same comments at Nick, as a macro newbie I'm really impressed with your work on your website. Stunning. :toast: :wavey: :jump: I'm really looking forward to the spring, my macro lens is going to get such a hammering! :biggrin:
Posted by Matt Cole on November 19, 2011 at 2:17 AM
Many thanks for the comments

Matt :toast:
Posted by PhilH on November 19, 2011 at 11:02 AM
Nice...... agree a touch more room on the top, but that is minor....

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Posted by Ian Mason on November 19, 2011 at 11:49 AM
Superb quality - as always. I agree a little more space up top would be good if you have it.
Posted by Matt Cole on November 20, 2011 at 4:47 AM
thanks Phil and Ian.

Matt :toast: