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Dragonfly

Gallery: Macro & Close-upPosted November 8, 201362 views6 comments

I like the reflections in the left wing of the dragonfly. But, I wish that I had left more space in the frame above its head and that it was on the right side of the frame. Please suggest possible improvements in the framing (at least for future captures) and tone.

Pentax K-5, DA* 300mm @ f/8, 1/350sec, iso 400

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6 comments

Comment posted by scott lanz on November 8, 2013 at 9:20 AM

Compositionally, Randy, this looks good to me. You could crop a little off the right and bottom, but I probably would prefer it a little off center as presented. I think the DOF choice was a good one as it brought the dragonfly into complete focus, with excellent detail, and kept the bg relatively soft. The DF stands out well from the bg. My only nit is that the bg is a little contrasty from the light, but it is certainly acceptable and the light on the DF is quite good. Well done.

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 8, 2013 at 4:41 PM

Thank you for the comments, Scott.

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Comment posted by Lucy VanSwearingen on November 9, 2013 at 12:26 PM

I like the BG as is. It draws the viewer to look right through this fella's wings! And the yellow "blob" on the left complements the abdomen color perfectly.

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 9, 2013 at 7:26 PM

Thank you, Lucy.

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Comment posted by Howard Cheek on November 10, 2013 at 8:48 AM

Good DOF, BG, detail, light, & color Randy.
I might suggest a bit off the bottom with more headroom, maintaining the off- center left position.
Well done

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Comment posted by Randy Runtsch on November 10, 2013 at 9:17 PM

Thanks, Howard. I'll see what the picture looks like with a bit cropped from the bottom.

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