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Keeled Skimmer female

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Posted by John Robinson on September 10, 2012 at 7:00 PM
Keeled Skimmer female
D7000
Nikor 40mm macro
500ISO
320th @f14
Paint Shop Pro
CZM sharpen . EV down 1
Contrast and sharpen down one in camera.
Thanks to those who bothered for your comments.
Cheers
JR
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Posted by David Sewell on September 11, 2012 at 4:17 AM
Good, clean shot, with cracking detail on the large version, and I like the background, which gives an idea of the habitat without being intrusive. I always wonder with shots like this whether they are better off in landscape or portrait format, but the only thing I do know for sure is that I don't like them cropped square!

David
Posted by Neil Burton on September 11, 2012 at 4:35 AM
I find the greens a bit strong John but great detail on the dragon. There were lots flying on Sunday morning but could not find one resting :(
Posted by Matt Cole on September 12, 2012 at 9:54 AM
again, lovely detail John. The greens do look a bit strong but easily sorted.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Robert Lawrence on September 12, 2012 at 1:29 PM
Great detail and beautifully lit John, the dragonfly is practically glowing.. I'd probably clone out that little brown piece on the lower LHS (just to be picky of course!). For some reason the dark stems on RHS don't catch my eye as much even though they are similar to the LHS :confused: :confused:
Posted by Andy Shepherd on September 12, 2012 at 3:00 PM

A species I have yet to encounter and a good looking one at that. Nicely done, John.

Andy... :wavey:
Posted by John Robinson on September 13, 2012 at 2:07 PM
Thanks all.
JR