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Yellow Dragonfly


Yellow Dragonfly
Photo Information
Copyright: Alvin Ting (ating76) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 81 W: 0 N: 228] (841)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-22
Categories: Nature, Macro
Camera: Nikon D40X dSLR, Nikkor 18-55 f/3.5-5.6G ED AF-S DX
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/60 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): dragon-fly [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-22 7:59
Viewed: 363
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
This is my first successful shot of a dragonfly. Forgive me for not knowing the name of this specimen but it really did me a favour by not moving at all while I approached it slowly through the bushes.

I needed to get close enough to it so as not to push my kit lens too hard on focusing. I actually got within 1 feet of it and still it did not move nor fly away. I took several shots of it from various angles and stepped back. Only then it flew away. Thanks for the pose Mr Dragonfly.

Regards,
Alvin

PP work:
Curve adjustment
Colour saturation minor adjustment

This work by Alvin L. Ting is licensed under a Creative Commons Attribution-No Derivative Works 2.5 Malaysia License.
chados, trekks, boomcat, Ramdan, Romeu, jusninasirun, kross1, amai26 has marked this note useful
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Hi Alvin

Excellent macro shot. Good sharpness, clarity, colors and DOF!
TFS

Regards,
Plamen

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  • trekks Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2027 W: 147 N: 3408] (13641)
  • [2008-06-22 19:30]
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hi Alvin

The color contrast looks very strong and saturated here, perhaps it is after a rain? Good sharpness and focus on the subject and a muted BG, although you could not avoid the green leaves totally. I have yet to see this type of yellow dragonfly.

tfs, bill

wah terang.. buli tahan ah Alvin.. love it.. nda pun kilat around the eyes.. well done.. cantik tu kaler2 semua..

regards, terry

Hi Alvin,
Congratulations. I know how does it feel to successfully hit a nice shot of dragonfly - especially the earlier attempts.

I believe you had visited our friends' collection of dragonfly shots here in TL. Sharing with you a tip: minimalism is one of the key to give an impact to a dragonfly (and to any other macro) shot - keep it as simple as possible; less elements that could possibly create a distraction. You will, my friend.

As for this shot, you have a good sharpness and clarity. I can see details of the wings. Imagine - if you have just the dragonfly and the plant where it is perching. The rest is just a plain, muted background... you will get it. Keep on shooting.

Regards,
Ramdan.

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  • Romeu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 332 W: 0 N: 222] (1851)
  • [2008-06-23 7:29]

Hi Alvin,

superb close up shot! Very sharp with great light and details.

Congratulations,
Romeu

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  • wieyos Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1115 W: 43 N: 2154] (9008)
  • [2008-06-23 21:48]

Hi Alvin,

congratulations Alvin!

it's a commendable shot indeed. a first success is always a memorable one and this one surely is.

i am not that very good in photography but learning from experience, i can see that your excitement will certainly bring you farther in capturing insects like this. all the best, my friend!

TFS
Regards
Agoes

Thanks for viewing my Well Done!

Hello Alvin. This is amazing with sharp detail and excellent contrast of the dragonfly. Well lit and excellent perch and you have silenced the background really well. A bigger crop on the left will give the room for the d-fly to take off and tighter crop at the back. Brilliant use of this favorite lens of mine and thanks for sharing. Best regards. Jusni

Alvin,
This is real good Macro shot. The details in the dragonfly are excellent as is the color. The shot is very well composed and the blurred BG looks great. The image is very sharp. One of my favorites in your gallery. Nice work Alvin.
Regards,
Kevin

Later :)

Hai bos,

Macam macam ada dibelakang rumah kaukan. Bakas ada kah...heheh gurau aje. Nice capture, Sharp close up and also good colour saturated.

Regards
steve
keep on kliking..

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