Blue tailed damselfly ovipositing

[Jonathan Ashton]

Bean bag, Camera Model Canon EOS-1D X
Shooting Mode Manual Exposure
Tv(Shutter Speed) 1/200
Av(Aperture Value) 11
Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
Exposure Compensation -1/3
ISO Speed 500
Auto ISO Speed ON
Lens EF100-400mm f/4.5-5.6L IS II USM +1.4x III
Focal Length 560.0mm
Flash Off
Taken on my garden pond in the afternoon, the muted colours are flower reflections.

[Diane Miller]

Wonderful reflection and I love the stuff to the right. I'd consider taking some off the top and even more from the left, to move the little guy off center.

Isn't that a fun semi-macro lens!?

[Jonathan Ashton]

Your absolutely right Diane, it is so multipurpose and quick and I am continually amazed with the optical performance.

[Steve Maxson]

Great reflection, Jon! I also like the soft light, smooth water and the little plant bits to the right of the damselfly. Like Diane, I would suggest cropping about half of the open space to the left of your subject. This is very nicely done!