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Basking

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted July 7, 2010146 views9 comments

Taken early morning sunrise at Jardine's Lookout with backlighting and fill flash. The DF is perched on the side of a steep hill and the background is the distant valley which is still in the shade. This is just the perfect excuse for using the new 300mm which I have developed a fondness for. I like how the warm sunlight has caused the wings to have a golden glow.

D90 300mmF4 iso640 1/60sec F16 tripod cable release with on camera fill flash. Thanks for looking and C&C appreciated.

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9 comments

Comment posted by BorgesiusBeckles on July 7, 2010 at 12:10 AM

Great backlit shot Gary,Love it

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Comment posted by Katja Rosvall on July 7, 2010 at 2:27 AM

The glowing wings are fantastic, DOF is just right and bg couldn't be better. The critter is also posing nicely with wings pointed a little upwards. Excellent capture!

Registered on August 16, 2009, 28 Posts, 636 Comments

Comment posted by Joel DeYoung on July 7, 2010 at 6:40 AM

Sweet! like a little jewel shining in the sun! Love the warm tones and the details. Looks like that 300 is really working good for you. Nicely done.

Registered on July 12, 2009, 92 Posts, 1074 Comments

Comment posted by mark cillo on July 7, 2010 at 12:37 PM

Beautifully done! The detail is great and the DOF is pretty impressive for 300mm

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Comment posted by Doug Benner on July 7, 2010 at 1:21 PM

All hail to the dragonfly king! Another wonderful post - keep 'em coming.

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Comment posted by John Kerr on July 7, 2010 at 2:22 PM

The backlighting here is awesome and really helps bring out the fine detail of the wings and hairy body. Nice job.

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Comment posted by William Brozy on July 8, 2010 at 10:11 AM

Nice Gary - I believe this would be even stronger with a fresher DF, the wings are a bit cloudy. But nonetheless - you take what's givin' to you - and you managed the contrasts very well. It's a strong image!!! A bunch of older NPNers (which don't post much here anymore) shoot DFs with 300mm and tubes. I do as well on occassion.

Registered on November 9, 2003, 559 Posts, 2929 Comments

Comment posted by Bill Fach on July 8, 2010 at 9:40 PM

Gary: Fabulous light on this one. Long lenses are great. Superb image. >=))>

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Comment posted by Mike Moats on July 12, 2010 at 9:20 PM

Hey Gary, nice highlights on the wings.

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