looking at you

[stuart wanuck]

nikon d 800 iso 800
ap 1/250 @ 13
180 mm

[Mitch Haimov]

Nicely done, Stuart. I like that the right rear wing (our left) goes near--but not through--the corner and that both rear wings, although not within your DOF, have discernible detail. Nice eye detail, especially for a dragon. My guess is that those eyes are even better at original resolution--how much did you crop this? BG is sweet, although if I look closely it seems a bit splotchy--targeted NR should take care of that. If I could change one thing it would be to not clip the extended leg.

[stuart wanuck]

Tight crop good point reg lower leg

[Diane Miller]

Awesome -- what a face! The image is a delight to view.

What would you think about a slight darkening of the abdomen (is that the right term?) Since it is both OOF and light it draws some attention.

[BillTyler]

Beautiful composition, colors, and superb sharpness. The asymmetry in wing position and leg position gives the insect a very dynamic feel - it's ready for action.

Bill

[stuart wanuck]

No problem to darken abdomen

[Jonathan Ashton]

A very eye catching image!! Yes it works for me fine detail and I love the colours. I caught the previous comments as I scrolled down (I blame it on my new larger monitor) I agree with what has been previously said.

[Allen Sparks]

Hi Stuart, love those compound eyes. Always nice to find a Blue Dasher that lets you get this close. Some good points raised above but for me this image also works as is. -- Allen

[Arthur Morris]

Stunning sharpness and colors but the crummy perch and the clipped leg detract....

[Jason Stander]

Great shot Stuart... Exceptional detail and angle... Agree though on the clipped leg... Otherwise WD!