Male Halloween Pennant Dragonfly

[Allen Sparks]

Canon 1D mark IV, 300mm f4 IS, 1.4x TC II, monopod
ISO 400, f16, 1/250s

[Bob Miller]

Hi Allen...Nicely handled image from bg to composition. i think I might try darkening the main body and legs just a bit!

[Jonathan Ashton]

Great shot Allen, I like the composition and the matching colour scheme. I don't know if you applied a sharpening mask, if you did suggest you check the front of the head, I suspect there are some hairy details there that are not fully sharpened. The plane of focus is excellent and I think you have taken the image from the optimal angle.

[Carel v/d Sanden]

A nice picture of a beautiful dragonfly. well done

[PhilCook]

Nicely placed in the frame Allen, the soft earthy color tones complement the color of the main subject as do the seed heads

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Allen. You've been posting some excellent images of this species, but this may be your best yet! The comp, lighting, sharpness, and background put this one over the top!

[Jason Stander]

Hi Allen... have to agree with Steve... super shot... excellent detail, comp and bg... so so VWD!

[Bill Dix]

Love the coordinated colors and the comp. Nicely done. I'm amazed you didn't have more wing blur at 1/250s.