attempt at Macro.. DRAGONFLY

12 years 4 months ago #186394 by berj28
Random dragonfly while walking in the garden...

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12 years 4 months ago #186400 by Pixelchix
Looks very sharp. A little dark but it kind of adds to the mood. Whats the exif?


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12 years 4 months ago #186406 by berj28
1/250 sec at f/5.6
250mm
ISO 200

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12 years 4 months ago #186411 by Pixelchix
You could bump up your iso or use a flash. These little guys are usually very accomodating in that they usually fly back to the same spot


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12 years 4 months ago #186412 by Screamin Scott
Just an FYI, this is a damselfly, not a Dragonfly. Dragonflies keep their wings apart when resting...

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12 years 4 months ago #186432 by chasrich
:judge: :thumbsup: :woohoo: Good shot. Try using flash...

Thanks Scott... I can tell the difference but I never knew why.

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12 years 4 months ago #186571 by berj28
Thanks everyone, I really appreciate your comments. I will keep that in mind using a flash.

Thanks scott for correcting me. :)

:) :cheer: ;)

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12 years 4 months ago #186590 by photobod
its an education on this forum love it, great photo maybe a little underexposed but it doesnt detract from the image. :judge: :judge: :judge: :judge: :judge:

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12 years 4 months ago #186843 by berj28
thanks photobod. Its really nice being here in this forum. I'm learning alot of things, with your comments i'm learning how to be a better photographer in the future. thank you :)

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12 years 4 months ago #186863 by Stealthy Ninja
Cool photo
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