Azure Damselfly

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

I took several shots some with flash some without, this one was without. It was very cloudy and the flash was tending to reflect a little too much off the body.

Canon 20D Canon 180mm macro
ISO 200 -1/3
AV mode1/100 sec @ f8

All comments welcome

Jon

[Julie Kenward]

Jon, what a beautiful image! I can't believe how nice the DOF is...I can even see all the little hairs surrounding the bug's head and body. What was your aperture setting for this?

Only comment I have is that I wouldn't mind seeing just a little bit more room at the top so the plant doesn't feel crowded; otherwise, beautiful capture!

[Jonathan Michael Ashton]

Jules the settings were as follows:
Canon 20D Canon 180mm macro
ISO 200 -1/3
AV mode1/100 sec @ f8
Jon

[Robert Amoruso]

I think the w/o flash image works great as it looks like you had nice soft light.

Agree with Julie on more room on top.

[Sharna Lee]

Jon,
Very nice image! I love the sharpness and the colors very much.
Macro is a wonderful thing. I seriously need to get me one of those.

Great job.

Sharna

[Alfred Forns]

One fantastic image Jon Love the fine detail and density !!!

I usually prefer soft light or a diffuser to having to use the flash !!! This work out just perfect !!! Big Congrats !!!

[Bill Whitney]

Jon...wonderful image with great detail. I agree with giving the plant a touch more room. But it certainly is a great image.

[Gus Cobos]

Simply fantastic. I like the composition and exposure. Your dragonfly is tack sharp and gotta love that neon metalic blue...:D

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hi Jonathan,
Agree with assesments above. Very well handled and exposed! I see you are loving the 180!

[Ed Vatza]

Superb color and detail on the damsel, Jonathan. love the detail in the wings. The background looks great. Super job!

[John Cooper]

A beautiful capture Jon - superb detail, exposure and composition. The 180 was made for these situations!!

[Mike Moats]

Hey Johnathan, Great job on comp, details, and BG.