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Dragonfly veins

by Kedar Bhat

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted August 9, 2011183 views11 comments
Nikon D7000, 105mm macro, available light hand held exposure

Comments

11 comments
Comment posted by Jeffry Oonk on August 9, 2011 at 7:15 AM
Had to look carefully. But what a great shot. Those colors and details.
The veins are so bright.
Would have loved to have a better view on the head as well, but I can imagine that would have been difficult to realize.
Thx for sharing.
Jef
Registered on February 5, 2011, 21 Posts, 122 Comments
Comment posted by Kedar Bhat on August 9, 2011 at 7:32 AM
Thanks Jef. Will post another image few days later. I deliberately wanted shallow DOF to keep focus on the veins. Incidently I came across some interesting information on the Veins and its structure Here
Registered on April 7, 2008, 77 Posts, 357 Comments
Comment posted by Steve Kennedy on August 9, 2011 at 10:54 AM
Very cool image Kedar! the bright red against the green background is very dramatic. I really like your point of view and comp here.Good details and DOF. Very nice capture!
Registered on March 9, 2009, 79 Posts, 676 Comments
Comment posted by Brian Schrayer on August 9, 2011 at 7:50 PM
Now that is cool!! The wing detail and incredible color here are extraordinary. I'm even more impressed that you were able to stop the motion in the wings with a handheld exposure. Very creative here!!
Registered on May 28, 2004, 114 Posts, 2890 Comments
Comment posted by Ingrid Vekemans on August 10, 2011 at 12:11 PM
Beautiful colors and I personally love the shallow DOF here...
:toast:
Registered on August 2, 2010, 138 Posts, 780 Comments
Comment posted by Christine Jackson on August 10, 2011 at 1:25 PM
Kedar,

Excellent image!! I really like the colors and the unique overall shape of the insect, with the DOF you have chosen. The details are exquisite!!! Well Done!

Chrisie Jackson
Denver, Colorado
Registered on September 19, 2010, 20 Posts, 244 Comments
Comment posted by Carolyn Derstine on August 11, 2011 at 4:23 PM
Love the colors of this and the detail on the veins in the wings. Wish I could see more of the DF to see more the context of this shot; was a little confusing at first as to what I was looking at. All the same, this is a great capture and such interesting detail!
Registered on February 16, 2011, 610 Posts, 3684 Comments
Comment posted by Gary Yeoh on August 11, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Kedar:
A very unusual take on the df wings. I like the blur of the head here. Thanks for the link to the study on DF wings, very interesting.
Registered on September 1, 2009, 588 Posts, 8184 Comments
Comment posted by Verdon on August 11, 2011 at 10:39 PM
very interesting composition, colors and bokeh, it is different and thats the reason why I like it !!! :wavey:
Registered on June 10, 2011, 147 Posts, 1444 Comments
Comment posted by Sam Rua on August 14, 2011 at 10:36 PM
Super color in this shot. :smile:
Registered on September 9, 2006, 130 Posts, 2281 Comments
Comment posted by Lorna Taylor on August 15, 2011 at 10:57 AM
Great shot, beautiful detail ! Love the red!
Registered on November 12, 2010, 254 Posts, 3083 Comments