First Dragon

[Bonnie Block]

Well, usually I am out chasing after the birds--but they are pretty scarce around here right at the momernt. Can't wait for the fall migration.
But in the meantime, I am getting a bit interested in Macro. This is my first real attempt, albeit with a 300/2.8 and a 2X TC from 15 ft. away! LOL! I've got a little macro lens and some tubes on the way--so I am excited about this.;):D
Local dragonfly--not sure of the id. Liked its cattly expression.
1D MKIII
300/23.8 IS + 2X TC
1/1000s f/8.0 at 600.0mm iso800
http://www.pbase.com/herderdog/image/102619223.jpg

[Robert O'Toole]

Hi Bonnie,

Nice and sharp and all the warm tones in the subject and BG are nice, especially the metallic details in the wings and body. Nice grin.

I normally don't like dead perches but this one matches the colors with the rest of the image.

Robert

[Julie Kenward]

Wow...if you did this with a 300mm I can't wait to see what you do with the macro lens! I find myself wishing that a little more of the insect was in focus (especially some of the back wings) but overall, this is a really nice image. You might try toning down the brightness on the perch as it feels a little "hot."

[Ed Vatza]

Nice first d-fly, Bonnie. The image looks sharp particularly given f/8. And the colors look great. I still trying to nail down a d-fly image that I am happy with. Nice job.

[Mike Moats]

Hey Bonnie, nice comp and as robert points out nice warm tones through out.