Damselfly

[KK Hui]

http://farm6.static.flickr.com/5102/5763667341_3f50e45912_b.jpg

In its mating wheel position ... :S3:

EOS-50D, EF100/2.8L IS Macro
Evaluative @ zero, ISO 320, 1/160, f/8

[Roman Kurywczak]

Hey KK,
I love the story and acttion as well as the light. I would tone down the brighter area in the LL below the lower damsel and lighten the body and face of the upper one. I might also want a hair more room left and right (yeah.....rare for me to say) but all in all some easy tweaks to an excellent image!

[Jerry van Dijk]

Hi KK, lovely details and colors on these damselflies! I would be inclined to make a more square crop of this, to be less bothered by the OOF lines in the BG, but also to strengthen the composition. I also wish that there was a little more of the perch in the frame. Nice work!

[KK Hui]

1. All good points and thanks, Roman!

2. Will try your square crop suggestion as well, Jerry!
Thanks for feedback.

[Mitch Haimov]

Nicely done, KK. Great job capturing the moment, good sharpness. I agree with the suggestions above, particularly that it is too tight on the right. If the square crop doesn't work out, I would at least crop a fair amount off the bottom.

[bhavya joshi]

Very well captured.. you are lucky to find this type of shots.. good sharpness.. KK.. just you add more room ..in this image..:S3:

[Steve Maxson]

Hi KK. Very colorful subjects, interesting behavior captured, and good sharpness throughout. Here is another vote for additional room on the right to include more of the perch and I would also suggest toning down the lightest - and darkest areas of the background. With a couple tweaks you'll have an outstanding image. :S3:

[OvidiuCavasdan]

Well captured! I like the colors and sharpness. Godd advices above. I esp would like some more room at right side and a bit more of the perch. Still a very nice image.