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Ian Cassell
08-12-2010, 04:16 PM
Canon 7D
Sigma 50-150mm EX f/2.8 @ 83mm
1/500sec f/8 ISO 100 HH
Ken Childs
08-12-2010, 04:28 PM
Ian, the Dasher is nicely captured but I think there are 2 things you could do to really improve this shot. Lighten up the lower part of the face and crop a bunch away from all sides. I think this would look better as a horizontal but if you want some height, maybe a square would work OK.
Julie Kenward
08-12-2010, 06:38 PM
Ian, you really did an outstanding job on capturing this one! Beautiful pose and I really like the vertical presentation...but...agree that there's too much around the frame. I cropped to an 8x10 and then checked the ROT's and this is almost spot on for his eyes to be right at the intersecting point. I also lightened that face a little and the blue sky just a bit. Awesome DOF...you really must have been dancing after you snapped this one!
Ian Cassell
08-12-2010, 06:43 PM
Thanks, Ken! Something more along these lines?
Ian Cassell
08-12-2010, 06:45 PM
Thanks so much, Jules. I think you and I posted simultaneously. Yes, I always have trouble with these guys and this one finally seemed to come together. I think the problem is that I usually try it with my 100mm macro lens and I am finding my results are actually better with a telephoto. I think it's time to buy some extension tubes.

BTW, I'm a neophyte when it comes to dragonflies/damselflies. Is there a good book to learn some identification?
Paul Lagasi
08-12-2010, 08:42 PM
Nice reposts...like the DOF, colors and crop
Jonathan Ashton
08-13-2010, 02:41 AM
Very nice indeed, i I like the last crop best but the processing of the second.
kostas nianiopoulos
08-13-2010, 09:10 AM
verry nice Ian , the only thing it is bothers a little bit , u could try it and its an easy fix , is the hilights on his pretty green eyes , well done
Ken Childs
08-13-2010, 09:14 AM
Thanks, Ken! Something more along these lines?
I was thinking ever tighter. Maybe something like this.
Roman Kurywczak
08-13-2010, 12:38 PM
Hey Ian,
I like Ken's repost crop wise and opening up the face is also a good idea. You may consider going out to 150mm next time out.....keeping in mind Kens crop look. I do think you can also go to ISO 200 or higher......to eek out more DOF if you need it......keep in mind that falloff is quicker the closer you get! Nice job overall isolating this.....so keep working and you will get some great advice here.