The photographer is looking for generalized feedback about the aesthetic and technical qualities of their image.
Description
After a harrowing mission over enemy territory this Blue Dasher was able to return safely to base and will fight another day. Sometimes the not quite pristine subjects can tell a different story.
Specific Feedback
Another hand held shot from the Lowes Water Gardens. Would have liked to get the wing tips sharp but felt the eye and body were more important.
Technical Details
Sony A7rIII
Sony FE 70-200 GM-II, 2xTC @ 400mm
ISO 800, 1/80 @ f11
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Poor guy – hope he can survive like that. A narrow escape from a bird? Quite enough in focus and the perch (lotus?) is wonderful, as is the BG. He stands out perfectly – well done! No nits!
Amazing how critters can survive and thrive with significant damage to what one would consider essential parts. The paleontology record is full of specimens that have healed broken legs, and other essential parts and somehow they just kept going.
I like this image for that aspect and for the crispness of the body. At 400 mm, I doubt you could have stopped down enough to get that wing sharp. For subjects that aren’t moving, I have managed to slowly shift focus while in burst mode and get a usable stack even hand held, though a faster shutter speed would probably be needed.
This fellow has definitely seen better days. It’s amazing how resilient they are - and butterflies too. I’ve seen them with half a wind entirely gone, but still flitting about.
The comp is perfect, with the partial, upturned leaf.
Tack-sharp detail in the 'fly, great colours, and a fine image.
