Like everyone else been having a go at a few damselfly & dragonflies (less sucess with the latter) Taken on the river Wylye not too far from my home. Although I have managed a few shots of this species that are sharp from head to tail tip I liked this one because the BG was not as busy as the others. Also it was not possible for me to improve the angle without taking a 'dip' (speaking to a friend this morning he did exactly that last night and although he kept his lens and 1Ds MkII dry his mobile and palm computer went for a swim as did he up to his chest!)
Hey funny story, the lengths we go for our photos eh, for my chaser I was up to my armpits in stinging nettles but who cares great pic got. Good paint job on these demoiselles must cost a fortune to repair.
Great stuff, although tail end looks suspicious.
Hello David
That head and legs are certainly tack sharp, I feel it is just let down a little by the tail, although it is the last place your eye looks at.
I was gingerly treading through gorse today in sandals and shorts to try for some damsel shots - I think we must all be a little mad in this game
Best wishes
Phil
Excellent image, I like the angle you have chosen here. A bit more dynamic than the usual side on shot. You have keep good sharpness and detail in the insect, although the tail is quite blurry, but this is fine for this type of image. Pose on the leaf is good, nice light and good background.
If I am being very nit picky I think the point of focus needed to be just slightly further towards the head area as the head and front legs just look slightly soft compared to the middle legs and abdomen. Otherwise top notch image.
Nice image of a nice damsel, wind plays a big factor in photographing insects and I think movement has caused the blur in the tail, but it doesn't effect the image good stuff.
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4 replies1D MkII + 180 macro + x1.4 at iso 320 f8 1/160
Great stuff, although tail end looks suspicious.
Tim
That head and legs are certainly tack sharp, I feel it is just let down a little by the tail, although it is the last place your eye looks at.
I was gingerly treading through gorse today in sandals and shorts to try for some damsel shots - I think we must all be a little mad in this game
Best wishes
Phil
Excellent image, I like the angle you have chosen here. A bit more dynamic than the usual side on shot. You have keep good sharpness and detail in the insect, although the tail is quite blurry, but this is fine for this type of image. Pose on the leaf is good, nice light and good background.
If I am being very nit picky I think the point of focus needed to be just slightly further towards the head area as the head and front legs just look slightly soft compared to the middle legs and abdomen. Otherwise top notch image.
cheers
Sean
Nice image of a nice damsel, wind plays a big factor in photographing insects and I think movement has caused the blur in the tail, but it doesn't effect the image good stuff.
Danny