Atop A High Perch

[Allen Sparks]

Canon 7D, 300mm f4 IS, 1.4x TC, monopod
ISO 400, f14, 1/160s

From last summer. Just experimenting with different compositions for dragonfly photos.
Idea here was to shoot a vertical with the perch rising out from the other reeds.
Any comments appreciated.

[Randy Stout]

Allen:

I like the rich colors of the dragonfly, the general concept/comp of the shot. I might be tempted to crop up just a bit from the bottom, and a small crop from the left to keep the same proportions. Something like this perhaps?

Cheers

Randy

[prasanna av]

First one looks better I feel.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Images like this are just made for playing with, I have to confess I like both compositions......but I think I like this better!
The image is super quality - excellent focus and detail, love the colours and pose

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Allen. It looks like you achieved your goal. Very nice pose, sharpness, colors, and light. The OOF reeds in the background give a feel for the habitat without being distracting. Cropping is always subjective and there are three interesting possibilities above - all of which work. If I had to pick a favorite, I think I'd go with Randy's repost. This is a beautiful image!

[Cheryl Arena Molennor]

I like the OP as well. Great light on the wings and congratulations Allen