Southern Hawker ovipositing

[Jonathan Ashton]

Tripod, Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/250
Av(Aperture Value) 11
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation 0
ISO Speed 1250
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM

DPP & PSCC

The dragonflies seem to like ovipositing on the mosses which accumulate on sandstones at the garden pond edge. In anticipation of this I clear pond weeds in the water beside the stones to give a less distracting background, just a few ghosts here and there.

[John Mack]

Nice light, nice composition and background.

[Steve Maxson]

Excellent sharpness plus beautiful light that brings out the colors. Good job of prepping the background and it contrasts nicely with your subject. Also, a great view of that sharp ovipositor. Very well done!

[Andrew McLachlan]

Excellent sharpness and great comp Jonathan!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thank you for your comments everyone.