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Uploaded: June 01, 2008

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Heather Pickard June 10, 2008

I find dragonflies very tough to photograph, but you have mastered it here with this image. I think the blurred background is great and allows the viewer's attention to go to your subject. The lovely wings are sharp and the detail shows beautifully. I also think the soft light is ideal. I'd like to know what lens you used, focal length, f-stop, shutter speed, ISO etc if you care to share. I'm inspired to get out and try dragonfly shots of my own #939469

John Dawkins June 10, 2008

Thanks Heather for your kind words. Details were as follows:
Lens: Sigma 105/2.8 Macro;
Shutter speed 1/160;
Aperture 4.5;
ISO 100;
Tripod; manual focus.
Levels & sharpness adjusted in GIMP. This is a four-spotted skimmer, I find them easy to approach compared with most other dragonfly species. #6045350

Erica Murphy level-classic July 02, 2008

Spectacular!!! #6133604

Kristy A. Keene July 22, 2008

Big Congrats on your Fabulous Finalist!! #6212616

Heather Pickard July 22, 2008

Hey John,
I knew this was a great photo!
Congratulations on making it to finalist. #6215660

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic July 22, 2008

Congratulations on your second place Winner, John. #6217058

Vickie Burt July 22, 2008

Congratulations on this lovely shot John. Not an easy subject to shoot, and yet it is beautifully sharp, and stands out so nicely from the background. This may be a silly question, but please could you tell me what is GIMP? #6217272

John Dawkins July 22, 2008

Thanks Erica, Kristy, Heather, Kay and Vickie. Vickie, GIMP is a photo editing program that can do many things that photoshop can (i.e. layers), with the benefit that it is free. #6218790

Elida Gutierrez level-classic July 22, 2008

CONGRATULATIONS!!!
Three Roses for "The Winners"
A Special Trophy for
"The June Winners" #6218837

John Dawkins July 23, 2008

Thanks Elida #6223096

Vickie Burt July 24, 2008

Thanks John. I must have a look for it. #6227823

Gary Lange July 28, 2008

MANY congrats on this great dragonfly shot, John!! Wonderful details! #6239695

Philippe Vieux-Jeanton July 28, 2008

Good glass you have.. Congratulations on this wonderful macro! #6242258

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