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    Ákos Lumnitzer
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    I generally carry some gear with me when I go to collect food for our injured animals in care. Yesterday, I had a quick session lasting no more than a few minutes as I spotted this Dragonfly. It was quite large and I only had my 300/4L IS lens so I put the 2x on and stalked to the edge of my minimum focus distance of 1.5 meters. Full frame with a sliver of added canvas on the right.

    30D, 300/4L IS, 2x, ISO500, manual focus, f/11, 1/125th, +1/3EC, hand held

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    Hey Akos, very nice sharp details on the head and body. Good position and great BG. Well done.

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    Beautiful image Akos. Great detail (esp considering the gear), comp, colours and bg.:)

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    Beautiful shot. Great sharpness and wonderful background. Great composition.

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    Akos, I agree with all of the previous comments. Simply beautiful.:)
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    Very nice, Akos. You've got really nice clarity on the face, feet, and body yet those wings remain wispy and ethereal - really super work. I especially like the 90 degree angle of the df in the image...would also have lived a bit of a diagonal on the perch if that has been possible...just something to remember for next time.

    Nice use of the 300mm lens!

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    Hi Akos, very nice details and excellent BG. I would have liked to see the dragonfly a little higher in the frame, giving it some more room at the bottom and placing the head more in the UL ROT position.

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    Quote Originally Posted by Julie Kenward View Post
    would also have lived a bit of a diagonal on the perch if that has been possible...just something to remember for next time.
    Thanks Jules. :) I have a dozen different poses and framings including what you suggested. Appreciate the comments. :)

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    Akosbhai ,

    This is absolute stunner , VWD my friend:)
    TFS

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