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Large Red

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Posted by Tim Munsey on June 12, 2006 at 4:13 PM
Damselfly. Found a spot with a good number of these, this is a detail from a large pic, I'm still loving the cropability of the D2X.

Cheers

Tim
D2X, 150mm sigma, 1/250 at F/6.3
Posted by Rene de Heer on June 12, 2006 at 4:19 PM
One sharp image Tim! Love the detail, well done.
Rene de Heer
Posted by Justin on June 12, 2006 at 4:27 PM
Very nice Tim.
I'm always fascinated by these beautiful creatures,especially when seen up close and in such good detail as this.
Impressive quality and sharpness.
I like the raised leg,looks like he's just about to wipe his eye.
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Posted by Clive_S on June 12, 2006 at 4:53 PM
This is a lovely image Tim. I really like the grooming action. Great uncluttered bg as well. :toast:
Posted by Dennis Alden on June 12, 2006 at 5:10 PM
Excellent picture Tim - amazing detail

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dennis
Posted by Vincent Jones on June 12, 2006 at 5:22 PM
:eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: Now thats is what I call sharp :toast: :toast:

Just shows the quality of the D2X & its cropping capabilities.

Well taken Tim & presented

Vince :toast:
Posted by Dave Courtenay on June 12, 2006 at 5:28 PM
Unusuak crop-like it-nice one :toast:
Posted by John Varley on June 12, 2006 at 6:39 PM
HI Tiim - looks plenty red on my home monitor :wink:

John
Posted by PhilH on June 13, 2006 at 3:42 AM
Hi Tim,

Not normally my cuppa getting this close, but in this case I think you were justified, the colours etc of these large reds is spectacular when seen close, a touch less so when seen from further away..

I think I would have prefered for the plane of focus to be slightly further into the subject or for slightly more DoF, not always easy I know.... remember DoF at these sorts of mags is roughly 1/2 and 1/2 not 1/3in 2/3out.....


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Posted by Barrie Courtenay on June 13, 2006 at 4:39 AM
Hi Tim,this is excellent with amazing detail ,I will be spending a lot of time myself trying to capture these,hope mine turn out as good as yours.

do you also use extension tube Tim ?

Barrie :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on June 13, 2006 at 5:29 AM
Hi Barrie, I have a set of extensions and yes I use them and that depends on how much magnification I want.
With extensions your depth of field is reduced, this can be used to your advantage of course.
Damsels are addictive, but can drive you nuts as any sudden movement and off the buggers go.

Cheers

Tim
Posted by Philip Kirkham on June 13, 2006 at 9:51 AM
Hello Tim
Very, very nice, and the front legs in that position are just perfect.
Best wishes
Phil :toast: :toast: :toast: