Emerald damselfly Lestes sponsa

[Jonathan Ashton]

Handheld Canon 50D Canon 180mm macro fill in flash -1.3 ISO 800 1/250 sec f10
One of our largest damselfly species taken in the Norfolk broads.
All C & C welcome.

[Stu Bowie]

Hi Jon, excellent detail on the head, body and legs, and just love how the damselfly is separated from the BG. Yourfill flsh is nice and subtle, and therefore worked out well.

[Jonathan Ashton]

Thanks Stu, glad you like dit, I must admit I am a little surprised that I nailed the focus but I did, sometimes I suppose I earn a little luck!!

[Steve Maxson]

Hi Jonathan. Hand holding is working out pretty well for you, it seems! Excellent overall sharpness, plus nice comp and a good background. The only thing I might suggest is that you could remove the OOF bit of spider web near the bottom of the frame - a minor point. Very nice work!

[Roman Kurywczak]

Another fine one Jon! Very well done for HH but the flash helps in that regard!

[Jason Stander]

Great shot Jonathan... lovely detail and exposure.... enjoy the comp... WD!

[Satish Ranadive]

Absolutely superb.

Regards,
Satish.