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One of the 'opportunities' of macro photography is the control of the oof area.
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Fantastic shots Nick.
How did you get it/them to stay still - hair lacquer?
John
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Hair Lacquer - marvellous idea.Originally posted by jdal View PostFantastic shots Nick.
How did you get it/them to stay still - hair lacquer?
This one just wanted to rest in the sun.
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No. 1 for me Nick - a great image.
Nice series.
Regards. Barr1eJust like that - gone in a flash!
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Thanks Barr1eOriginally posted by Barr1e View Post
Yes I think the first one is the best, the shallow dof leaves just a suggestion of the wings without the distraction of them going oof.
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Great images Nick.
The Wife and I went to Bowood yestersay. I was these thing flying around but did not know what they were. I managed to take several shot using the 12-60 on an E30 handheld.
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Nice shot John - the habit of sitting on curved stems and leaves is really a boon for compositionOriginally posted by j.baker View Post
I've posted the link before - but this is a good site for identification
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Nick,
I was not thinking composition...I just wanted to get the image
Can anyone let me know what this insect is?
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Nice shot - I'm envious, so far this year I've had no luck with Dragonflies.
I think you'll find the identity here.
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Nick,
I took the image in Savernake forest. I can let you know where is you are interested (as you are local).
Thanks for letting me know what it was.
In the pond I there were hundreds(maybe thousands) of black(ish) tadpoles.Comment
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The dragonfly you shot and may I add a fantastic shot is a Broad-bodied Chaser (Female)Originally posted by j.baker View PostNick,
I was not thinking composition...I just wanted to get the image
Can anyone let me know what this insect is?
BarrieBarrie Norman
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