Carolina Saddlebags

[Joseph Przybyla]

I captured this image at Circle B Bar Reserve in Polk County, Florida.

Nikon D7000
Nikon 55-300mm F/4.5-5.6 VR AF shot at 300mm (450mm FFE)
1/400 F/16 ISO 1000

[Jonathan Ashton]

Very nice shot, how big is the crop? A little short on detail in the head and body but I suspect you were a reasonable distance away to maximise DOF (??) I would tone down the highlights on the twig and have you been brushing with green? Part of the antenna looks a little rubbed out. I am enjoying these portraits!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Joseph. Very nice comp, pose, and background! I like how the wings are slightly tilted toward us - allowing us a better view of them. If you are up for a couple tweaks - you might try some selective brightening on the dragonfly's face and some toning down of the bright tip of the twig. Overall, this is nicely done!