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    Canon 7D Canon 180mm macro ISO 400 fill in flash -1.44 1/250 sec f14
    The image was taken by the back garden pond, I took this shot against the light, I thought the outlines of the aphids added a little interest.
    All C&C welcome.

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    Nice image, Jon.

    The diagonal substrate with its color variations and the plain background set off the insect nicely. And yes, the aphids add interest.

    I see little that could be done to improve an already fine image. But if it were mine, I'd probably clone out the few specular highlights in the wings. And I find the two dark blobs near the damselfly's tail distracting. I'd probably clone them out too.

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    Excellent subject sharpness, Jon. The composition works well and I do like the aphids (tho maybe not the one about to leave the frame). The eye looks like a glass marble. Wings look fantastic.

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    nice one Jonathan,like how the BG color,goes with the damsel fly,well sharp.thanks.

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    Thank you for the feedback everyone.

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