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    Not macro in the true sense, but something I do when the avian action peters out is to take photographs of these little ones. Taken at Mankwe hide in the Pilanesberg National Park.

    1D MKIII
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    Beautiful image, Gerrie! Oh how much better it would be if her face was towards us but you did a good job on the DOF and still maintaining a sweet BG.

    If you look in the educational forum, Fabs Forns did a wonderful tutorial on shooting these insects in segments and then putting them all together on one frame so the insect is in focus from head to toe.

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    Amazing color here, Gerrie, that I haven't seen on a dragonfly yet -- hot pink almost! I like the way the wings are over to one side, and both in focus.

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    Looks a bit like our male Roseata Skimmer's, would love to see some more images if you have them especially views that show the head.
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    Agree with the others regarding the head. I love how you placed the DF in the frame. Great diagonal lines form the body and wings. I see a lot of noise on the OOF tail. Maybe use lower ISO next time?

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    Thank you for viewing & commenting guys. It is much appreciated. Will look for the tutorial Jules.

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    Excellent detail in the wings. Love the color and the background is terrific. Better angle would have been super!

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    Love the wing detail, colour and a great comp. (Kyk nou net waar kruip jy weg Gerrie! Bly ek het jou gevind.;):D)

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