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WOW... Dave this is really beautiful.... excellent moment captured... detail and exposure is spot on... I dont agree with you... I find the angle perfect... overall a stunner... WD!
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Dave, beautiful done!
On seeing it closer, a part of the tail appears a bit OOF. But it does not take away the beauty of the shot.
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Originally Posted by
PRABIR BHATTACHARYYA
On seeing it closer, a part of the tail appears a bit OOF.
I know, F5, what was I thinking!?!?
Thanks for commenting Prabir and Jason, much appreciated.
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Dave, you have a very clean high quality image there, I agree it is a pity the tail is not more in focus but when these dragons are perched like that you have little alternative, I think even f8-f11 would not have been enough from that angle. I really like the rain drop that appears to be on the front leg. I think the colours and exposure are absolutely spot on.
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Hi Dave. This image has a lot going for it - exposure, colors, sharpness within your DOF, and background are all first rate! I like the curved perch and the water drops are a plus. The dragonfly appears to be holding a water drop in its 2 front legs - cool! The soft abdomen has been noted, but it's a minor point for me. This is excellent work!
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Hey Dave,
Yeah....even with the softness....this one works for all the reasons mentioned......very nicely done!
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yes for my view this is wonderful image. its very rare to see the raindrops on legs and you have totally nailed it....
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Thanks for all the comments folks, much appreciated :)
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That is how dragons should be photographed. Lovely capture.
I was wondering if this is the same as the golden dragon that I just posted? Probably not as the eye and upper back colours are somewhat different.