Damsel

Either "great minds think alike" (Sean)or "fools seldom differ"(me), but I took delivery of the same 180 canon lens as Sean yesterday, so just had to have a play with it. I'm not sure about the ID of this damsel, but it seemed very small, even for a damsel.
1DS2, 180macro, F13 @ 1/60th, ISO 320, tripod, self timer shutter release. Cropped some thistle from LHS.
I have printed this on A2 and I am really pleased with the result, it seems a very impressive lens.
Critique and insect ID welcomed.
Best wishes
Phil

Nice damsel Phil,very impressed with the lens,pin sharp

Regards

Barrie

Looks freshly emerged and hasn't developed it's 'true colours' yet - maybe Ischnura elegans? Great pinkish complimentary colours too on the perch. Looks like a great lens!

Hi Phil

Nice shot, classic damsel image, might have also pulled back a bit and got the whole flower head in the frame. A good variation to get a newly emerged insect.

It must be the time of year, everyone goes macro mad once the insects are in full swing. I am impressed with the 180mm lens after my first outing with it. I also took some damsel shots and the sharpness and detail was superb, certainly matches my 300 F4 L for sharpness.

Looking forward to seeing some more Scottish midge shots

cheers

Sean

Looks a bit naked to me, but a fine shot for an old geezer.



Tim

Hi Phil,

A fine result and I look forward to seeing many more from your new lens.

Hi Phil...

Congrats on the new lens.... A teneral stage of a Blue Tailed Damsel Ischnura elegans

Nice one

Hi Phillip

Nice shot always a bonus when you get a clean BG!

David

Hello Phil

The world of Macro begins have fun, great start.

Danny