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Dragonfly
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Copyright: Kevin Ross (kross1) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 569 W: 11 N: 1087] (4376)
Genre: Places
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-25
Categories: Nature
Camera: Nikon D300 DSLR, TAMRON 70-200mm f2.8 Di LD (IF)
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/125 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-26 6:33
Viewed: 238
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I took this picture while walking around a pond at a local park. This dragonfly was about 10 feet from me and actually was pretty still just sitting on this leaf. The sun was coming in from my right which provided nice shadows for the shot.

I used my 70-200mm Tamron with a 1.4 teleconverter for this shot. The D300 was in manual mode with the SS at 1/125, ISO 200 and aperture at f5.6. I used a tripod to keep the camera still. In PP I cropped, increased contrast a little, increased saturation +10, and reduced noise in Neat Image and then signed. I hope you like this shot and thanks for viewing. Have a great day.

Regards,
Kevin
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Hi Kevin,
Spectecular macro photo - I have to say that... The details you managed to capture are really amazing, sharpness and clarity are excellent on the whole photo. It'g great to see the details of the shadow of the wings, fine effect of lighting... Truly a nice job, TFS!
Greetings,
Kristof

Pristine sharpness and colour! In dutch this dragonfly is family of the 'platbuiken', which could be translated as 'Flat Bellies'. congrats and have a nice weekend!

Joris

Very nice macro shot, Kevin. Amazing sharp details and lovely colors and light. Very good work. Congratulations and TFS!

Abraços,
Bruno

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  • beodra (751)
  • [2009-06-26 7:26]

Bravo !!!

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  • Koala Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 391 W: 32 N: 90] (4023)
  • [2009-06-26 7:58]

impressive macro with great details and colors.
amazing shot

Have a nice day my friend!

Alexandra

hello Kevin
how are you doing today?
this is a fine macro shot
good shallow dof and the details are sharp
like the shadows too
good catch

regards
Manuj mehta

macro at its best grt shot colours are spot on nice sharp photgraph tfs regards bryan

Hi Kevin,
Wow awesome timing on this one. The position of the wings makes this very interesting. Great sharpness and balance of colors. Awesome macro, congrats!

-JD

Hi Kevin
Very pretty picture. Stopped in frame magnificently dragon-fly. Excellent colours and sharpness. I congratulate and I greet Mark

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  • suzy Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 38 N: 1262] (4338)
  • [2009-06-26 8:56]

Hi Kevin,

I think this is one of the best dragonfly macro
I've seen on TL, fantastic capture with vibrant
colors and impeccable clarity and lighting..
sUperb POV and DOF and your focus is brillient...

excellent shot, total success..

regards
suzy

You did GREAT with this Kevin! nice deep DOF on this, which is perfect for this type of shot. They look like monsters! I like the smooth BG! It's nice!
B-)
linda

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 521 W: 0 N: 981] (4896)
  • [2009-06-26 10:20]

Hi Kevin !

Splendid this macro.
Achievement and the top player. Also colors, excellent contrast.
Have a nice evening,
Adrian

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  • dareco Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1717 W: 16 N: 840] (15143)
  • [2009-06-26 11:24]

Fantastic detail and colors!! WOW!! An amazing capture. TFS

Excellent macro image. Good colors and saturation.

I have absolutely no ability with macros so all I can say is wow ... beautifully sharp detail. The shadow of the wing across the leaf is so eyecatching.
Rew

wow this is cool! awesome sharpness and nice colors too, good dof, awesome shot!
thanks scott

Excellent macro. The shadow and dof give it a 3 dimensional perspective. Good colours and details also. Nice work
warm regards
David

Hello Kevin!
Nice capture of the dragonfly!
Perfect light!
I live the blurred background and the colours of its!
Best regards!
Lili

Hi Kevin,
Beautiful macro picture nicely composed and presented with great sharpness, Excellent POV. and details. Amazing picture...I like it..
great colors too,
Michel

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  • RSK Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 132 N: 968] (7072)
  • [2009-06-30 12:24]

Hi Kevin,
vibrant macro,I like the tight crop & sharp details I see your 1.4 teleconverter works well,I tried one out, but was not as succesful using it as you are.
Ron

Hi Kevin,

a nice macro shot and I loved the pov with a nice note of yours. good sharpness with fine details.

Regards,
sanjib

Ciao Kevin


I love nature!
Your friend is caught green with sharp details!
The presentation is well composed with a beautiful diagonal, and edge of the sheet is in excellent image definition,
make a beautiful plan ...
DOF is spot on the insect out well!
Soft, attractive, good subject and lovely presentation
Very well done,

Have a nice weekend,


Sergio

Very nice macro shot. Amazing sharp details and lovely colors and light. Very good picture. Congratulations and regards from
Zoran

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