Widow Skimmer

[John Mack]

This image was created in Ithaca, New York on 6/8/19 at 7:40AM. Image processed in Lightroom and Photoshop.

Camera on sticks triggered with remote.

Full frame.

Canon 5D MarkIV
Canon 180mm 3.5L Macro USM
ISO 800
f/16
1/4sec

[Jonathan Ashton]

I think you nailed it John in terms of focus and exposure, great shot - I take my hat off to you well done.
I sense you may feel a "but" coming... well it is almost too much for my eyes to focus on, I really am captivated by the droplets on the head and forelegs but the others gradually become almost a distraction as do the OOF wings.
It is almost too good! I would suggest tone down the wings and thorax droplets concentrate attention on the head.
I would appreciate your view, don't misunderstand me I think it is excellent I am just wondering if it is possible to improve it!

[John Mack]

Thanks Jonathan. The wings bother me as well on this one. Wanted to see what others had to say. It was quite a chore to get the tripod and everything level this guy was almost right at ground level. I have a couple more i will post.

[Krishna Prasad kotti]

Excellent Image. I love the water droplets.

I hope once I can photograph dragonfly with water droplets.

TFS