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    Tripod Mongoose head (great for macro) cale release mirror lock up.
    Camera Model Canon EOS 50D
    Shooting Mode Aperture-Priority AE
    Tv( Shutter Speed ) 1/15
    Av( Aperture Value ) 11.0
    Metering Mode Evaluative Metering
    Exposure Compensation 0
    ISO Speed 100
    Lens EF180mm f/3.5L Macro USM
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    White Balance Mode Auto
    AF Mode One-Shot AF
    Color Space Adobe RGB

    This damselfly had just emerged from the exuvia, I was about 1 min too late to get the emergence. This is the first of what I hope will be many to emerge from my garden pond which was created last year. I have just been back to see if any colours have developed, it is becoming a little darker but still no obvious colouration yet. I suspect it will turn out to be a common blue.

    I decided not to go in too close as I wanted to convey something of the habitat. All C & C welcome.

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    Hi Jonathan, wonderful image! I like the included habitat as you say and the placement of the subject with the reeds moving vertical in the frame. Interesting to see one so pale as it just emerged. Good work!

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    Hi Jonathan. I think this is one of your best macro shots! I love the soft light, the background, and the diagonals of the two outside leaves. Good sharpness throughout. I would suggest removing the small bit of leaf intruding into the LLC. There are also a few faint sensor dust spots visible in the background that would be easy to clean up. This is very well seen and executed!

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    Hi Jon, I'm glad you made the decision to step back and include more of what was surrounding this damsel. Teneral damselflies aren't much to look at but with the additional diagonal leaves and the great light and BG, the whole package looks wonderful! Very well done!

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    Thanks everyone, glad you liked it, I was pleased with this one.

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