My attempt at a dragonfly

[melissa6631]

I realize I can come NO WHERE close to Troy LOL But I did take a shot I like in Tucson :)
http://goooz.smugmug.com/photos/31562400-L.jpg

[Andy]

love the colors, and the composition is nice, too, missy.

[DavidTO]

love the colors, and the composition is nice, too, missy.


agreed.

[Allen]

Hey, that's really nice for a first time. Everything, color, composition, looks
great except the DOF. Might have to stop down more to get a larger
DOF and use spot focus on the eyes.
Otherwise it's is really nice.
AL

[melissa6631]

Thanks! I appreciate the comments.

I have noticed that here in NC.... I see A LOT of dragonflies. I didn't see them so much in Pennsylvania.

This particular guy was "shot" in Tucson :) :D

[Higgmeister]

Hi Missy,
It's actually a very nice attempt at a dragon. Way better than the two I've been able to shoot (that's why none of mine have been posted).

I can't figure out why it's so soft on my monitor. I look across the wings and they are in focus as well as the stalk. Have you applied any sharpening after you resized? If so, what kind of sharpening.

Definitely a red dragon. Thanks for sharing,
Chris

[Dee]

I'll be posting it later, my first dragonfly -- my daughter managed to get one to sit still for her for what seemed forever, and it landed closer to her so I didn't have a chance. Mine landed in a camouflage zone! But it's special to me.

Your's is gorgeous! Congratulations! And the colors are just spectacular! :clap