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    Default Dragonfly nymph

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    This nymph is an early instar (the wing pads are still very small) of one of the Darner dragonflies (I think this is the Common Green Darner - Anax junius). This is a relatively active species - slowly stalking around in the aquatic vegetation searching for prey. Photographed in my 2.5 gallon aquarium setup, 1D IV, 100 mm macro, 1/125, f/16, ISO 320, 2 radio-triggered 430EX flashes (manual mode, diffused), tripod, live view manual focus, cable release. I removed some of the floating bits of debris in the water and ran nr on the background. I also used a quick mask to move the vegetation in the ULC further right in the frame for compositional purposes. All comments are welcome and appreciated

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    What beautiful detail -- but what I really love about these aquarium images is the soft golden green color you get. It doesn't come across as a color cast, just as gorgeous light.

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    Absolutely first class beautifully presented. I think this is pretty well as good as it gets!
    Only one suggestion/consideration perhaps consider recomposition to place the larva a little lower and to the right and maybe just a tad smaller in the frame.

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    Wow Steve, another amazing image of these nymphs. Love the detail and composition with the nymph resting on the branch. Well done... --Allen

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    This could be an inspiration for a movie like salt water life was said to be for Cameron's Avatar, a strange and beautiful world.

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    Great shot, you did so nice photo. The green BG and soft light make it so beautiful. The framing is ok for me. TFS.

    Cheers, Miro

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    Thanks for your comments everyone! They are greatly appreciated!

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