Dragonfly Eyes

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I went out to our flower garden today and noticed a dragonfly hanging out. I got my camera and eased in a little at the time until he seemed comfortable with my presence. Changed my f-stop a couple of times as the background was a bit closer than I wanted, so tried to get it smooth and his eyes sharp.

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Taken with Canon 5D II, Canon 180 mm macro lens HH, settings manual except ISO auto. F-71, 1/400, ISO 1000. Edited in LR (highlights/shadows and a little cropping just to help with the composition), and Topaz AI Clear.

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Wow Shirley, the detail in the eyes is amazing. I feel like it is about to jump off the screen at me. The OOF background definitely helps to focus on the dragonfly. Really nicely seen and executed.

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Shirley: The eyes have it! Awesome capture and I applaud your DOF management. Really well done.>=))>

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Hi Shirley,

Love those eyes–nice and sharp and the highlights are well controlled. I like how the OOF flower bud frames the head. I like this one as presented. Awesome…Jim

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Wow Shirley, that is amazing and the angle of the winds help with the overall composition.

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Really nice Shirley. Great view of the eyes and front of the thorax. Terrific control of focus and DOF. Looks like a Blue Dasher to me. Nicely done!

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Shirley, those eyes are outstanding, quite a combination of colors and facets. Getting the top of the thorax sharp adds a lot to this view.

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Shirley, Amazing eyes! I love the perspective, which is unusual. Great composition with the wings spread out at an angle. Very well done.

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