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20th May 2016, 02:55 PM #1
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Another Dragonfly
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20th May 2016, 11:16 PM #2Moderator
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Re: Another Dragonfly
Correct on both counts Jim - good capture.
Is that just sunlight?
I'm still waiting for ours to surface this year - it was a bit to chilly today for anything but the odd damsel to be seen round the rivers, ponds and lakes where I was today.
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21st May 2016, 12:07 AM #3
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Re: Another Dragonfly
We don't have any yet at this time either...maybe soon when the weather warms up...this is a very nice catch, Ziggy...you've had a lot of practice...
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21st May 2016, 12:07 AM #4
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Re: Another Dragonfly
Sunlight. Thanks Dave for taking the image off the elevator ride.
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21st May 2016, 12:11 AM #5
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Re: Another Dragonfly
Thanks Izzie. I think we posted at the same time.
Originally Posted by IzzieK
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21st May 2016, 03:34 AM #6
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Re: Another Dragonfly
Great techs on the bug but I can't enjoy it with that BG. Eesh
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21st May 2016, 01:53 PM #7
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Re: Another Dragonfly
With wildlife photography you have to accept what is available in the way of backgrounds, Jim.
Your background is nicely blurred but a little on the bright side. I would selectively tone down the background highlights using a layer and Curves set to luminosity blend. Or if you can't do layers with your software, try an Adjustment Brush.
This should be a relatively easy process; I do something similar the the majority of my shots like this.
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21st May 2016, 03:12 PM #8
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Re: Another Dragonfly
Nicely done.
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21st May 2016, 03:19 PM #9
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Re: Another Dragonfly
Very nice image. Really makes me want to get out with my macro lens.
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21st May 2016, 03:51 PM #10Moderator
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Re: Another Dragonfly
OTOH - the wings are most visible against the brighter areas, bit of a dilemma.
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