Brown Hawker (Aeshna grandis)

[Jonathan Ashton]

A female Brown hawker scouting round the garden pond looking for an egg laying location. Hand held, lying prone at water level (AF)

Olympus E-M1X
Lens focal length : 150 mm
Focal Length (35 mm conversion) : 300.0mm
Metering mode : Pattern
ISO Sensitivity : 800
Exposure mode : Manual exposure
Exposure time : 1/3200 sec
F number : F3.5
Exposure compensation : -0.7 EV
Flash : OFF

ACR/PSCC

[Ravi Hirekatur]

Nice sharp image of the dragonfly. The perch looks a little too big. May be cropping a little from the bottom may put the emphasis on the dragonfly. Interesting patterns in the water, which I think adds to the image. I don't mind background as it is.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Ravi, I agree the rock is relatively large, I must admit I did consider cropping but I wanted to show the dragonfly in its environment. A simple slice off the base as you suggest is probably a good idea.

[John Mack]

I don't know, not as nice as the previous flight frames. But yes that rock.