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14th July 2012, 06:03 AM
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Couple new Dragonfly shots
I am still waiting for the Grebe to hatch her eggs. These Dragonflies keep me awake, it can be a long day watching eggs. lol C&C always welcome.
8 Spotted Skimmer
Blue Dasher.....a bit smaller and not as vibrant blue as the Darner.
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14th July 2012, 06:50 AM
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Lovely shots Paul, lovely. Very vibrant and everything is so sharp and clear.
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14th July 2012, 09:21 AM
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Re: Couple new Dragonfly shots
Hi Paul,
Very nice.
My only minor suggestion on #1 would be to use a bit of dodging to reveal more detail in the shadow areas on the face and body.
Weather here hasn't been conducive to me shooting these larger varieties this year
All I have is a few titchy damsels.
Cheers,
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14th July 2012, 10:59 AM
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Nice dragons Paul, even identified by name. I have not gone to that extent yet...to me they are all dragonflies. A treat to shoot when you can get them to stay still long enough. Keep shooting my friend.
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14th July 2012, 02:00 PM
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14th July 2012, 03:07 PM
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The shot of the skimmer is a standout, Paul. Lots of detail in the bug and a lovely background--which is hard to get with dragonflies, as they often perch in places with lots of clutter. My only suggestion, as something to try, would be to desaturate the orange tones in the perch a bit, which tend to draw attention away from the subject. But they also echo the subtler orange tones in the background, so after comparison you still might decide to stick with the way you have it.
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15th July 2012, 12:37 AM
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Great photos. What lens were you using?
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15th July 2012, 03:14 AM
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Thank you everyone, I will play with the ideas given and see how I like them. Bruce, I am useing my Sony 70-400G 4-5.6
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15th July 2012, 01:15 PM
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Both shots are great but I especially love the first one. The detail is wonderful and as Arlen said, the background is really a really nice contrast. Thanks for posting them!
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15th July 2012, 05:05 PM
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16th July 2012, 05:08 AM
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16th July 2012, 05:53 AM
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Like them both. But #1 is a real winner. Great detail, sharpness and vibrant colours. Post #2 is very good... but compared to post #1....
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