Canon 7D Canon 180mm macro tripod ISO 320 1/250 sec f10
I reckon there is just a little elation in submitting this shot. Whilst I don't think it is at all outstanding I am really chuffed to bits because it was taken in my newly installed garden pond only 3 weeks after water was added. I have had blue tailed common blue and azure damselflies ovipositing and also broad bodied chaser.... so maybe next year or 2013 I will be submitting some really good damsels and dragons!!
I digress - all C&C welcome I nearly cloned the top part but I decided it helped portray the natural setting.
Hi Jonathan, congrats on the new pond and these visitors! Very interesting behavioral shot. Great to get both in focus too. I like the crop. My eye does get drawn to that stick in upper left...may want to consider zapping it.
Hey Jonathan,
I can see why you are excited about the pond! I agree about the twig in the UL....and I would probably tone down some of the FG greenery and distractions....but all in all a fine effort and looks like you are going to have very productive years ahead of you!!!
Congrats on your new pond! Seems you'll have a lot of oportunities to shoot nice images.
Interesting pose, nice colors, also good DOF. Agree about the stick/twig.
Hi Jonathan. You did a very nice job of capturing this behavior. It's always a challenge to get both damsels in focus, but you did very well on that account too. I think toning down the brightest areas of the plants and the stick (grass stem?) will strengthen this cool image while still retaining the natural look. Well done.