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Emerald Damselfly ( Male )

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Posted by Ian Macdermott on February 16, 2012 at 2:35 PM
Emerald Damselfly ( Male )
Another taken this last summer when it was nice and warm and sunny



Nikon D70
Sigma 180mm 3.5 Macro lens
Tripod and self timer used.
exposure 1/3 second at f13 ISO 200
Processed as usual in NX2

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Posted by Barry Southon on February 16, 2012 at 3:38 PM
Ian

Oh yes most striking pose and image just my cuppa.
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Posted by Paul Whippey on February 16, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Really nicely composed and I like the DOF. Gives a very interesting pose. The colours and sharpness are spot on. :toast:

I'm absolutely itching to get my macro gear out this spring, I can't wait! :jump:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on February 16, 2012 at 4:17 PM
Great pose. Undecided on the strong cross effect on the background (presumably a couple of crossing leaves?).
Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 16, 2012 at 5:33 PM
I'm with Barry in that I love these type of images but struggle to get them to work for me.DOF is super fine in Macro and at f13 you have the legs and eyes in focus which works really well. My only suggestion would be to crop a little from the top but that is my only critique on a fantastic image.

Nick. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by John Robinson on February 16, 2012 at 6:38 PM
I agree a bit off the top but otherwise ---Bin it :biggrin:
JR
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 17, 2012 at 3:38 AM
I like the BG as I think that it adds to the drama of this fab shot. and yes a bit off the top :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 17, 2012 at 8:16 AM
Macro is not for me.....i really like this image. Great pose and love the eyes. Excellent sharpness!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Dawn Monrose on February 17, 2012 at 1:49 PM
Room for words at the top! Cracking image, great colour and sharpness, a real attention grabber.

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Posted by Oscar Dewhurst on February 17, 2012 at 3:14 PM
Very nice Ian. I too am looking forward to doing some macro this year. AS levels will have to stop me until the end of May though... :toast: :toast:

Oscar :wavey:
Posted by Matt Cole on February 17, 2012 at 5:32 PM
I really like the vibrant green background Ian and the pose and perch are good too. I think I would also like a bit off the top.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on February 18, 2012 at 5:05 AM

Love it!, place the eyes further to the top of the frame and it's bang on. Top macro, Ian :toast:

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on February 18, 2012 at 10:42 AM
Thanks for all the comments :toast:

Looks like its bit off the top for matey then :smile:
Posted by Alan Bryant on February 18, 2012 at 11:35 AM
Agree about to much up top.

Other than than its great :toast: :toast:
Posted by Craig Jones on February 19, 2012 at 7:05 AM
Beautiful close up image really love the composition and detail :wink: :wink: :wavey: