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Monster!

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 21, 2012 at 3:58 PM
Monster!
Nikon D300 105mm f2.8 macro ISO 100 1/60s at f13 SB-400 flash fill tripod MLU & cable release.

Emerging Large Red Damselfly taken in my garden. I have them breeding in my pond and came across this one morning. Carefully cut the leaf, set it in a pot of soil and moved it to another part of the garden to get a clearer BG. All C+C warmly welcomed.

Nick. :wavey: :smile:
Posted by Bob Johnson on February 21, 2012 at 5:09 PM
A proper natural history shot Nick. The eye is amazing :wink:

Bob :smile:
Posted by Pete Etheridge on February 21, 2012 at 5:20 PM
I agree with Bob - the stripes across the eye are amazing!
Posted by David Taylor on February 21, 2012 at 5:26 PM
Great capture. The large image shows excellent detail. Only one thing lacking.... :cool: :biggrin:

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Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 21, 2012 at 5:35 PM
Tried wearing sunglasses David but the image just looked dull! :biggrin: I suspect images like this in 3D might have people of a nervous disposition running for the exit....or having a small accident! :eek:

Nick. :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on February 21, 2012 at 5:40 PM
Hi Nick. I'm hoping to photograph leopard slugs, residing in my worm compost bin, tomorrow. Not a pretty sight, unless you like slugs and worms, of course. :cool: :biggrin: :wink:

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Barry Southon on February 21, 2012 at 9:59 PM
Nick

Now that really is special amazing image.
:wink:
Posted by keith mitchell on February 22, 2012 at 3:09 AM
Nick this is one amazing shot the detail is superb.

Keith. :smile:
Posted by Philip Kirkham on February 22, 2012 at 4:33 AM
HAS to be seen large to fully appreciate it. On the small image I wondered about the view point and detail, but on opening the large image all those doubts disappeared.
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by Austin Thomas on February 22, 2012 at 6:05 AM
Excellent quality Nick. Great composition and lighting.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Robert Lawrence on February 22, 2012 at 1:08 PM
That is a cracking shot Nick. The detail throughout the length of the insect is great. :toast:
Posted by Rene de Heer on February 24, 2012 at 1:22 PM
Very nice image, no nits from me!
Rene de Heer
Posted by Matt Cole on February 24, 2012 at 4:33 PM
excellent Nick, one of my favourite subjects. I'm already looking forward to these appearing in a couple of months or so.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Jeroen Stel on February 24, 2012 at 5:13 PM
Excellent shot wich really tells the story!
Well done!

greetings,

Jeroen Stel
Posted by Nick Mckeown on February 28, 2012 at 3:54 PM
Many thanks for looking and taking the time and trouble to post a comment.

Nick. :wavey: