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Birth of a dragon


Birth of a dragon
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Copyright: Goutham Ramesh (goutham_ramesh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 778 W: 152 N: 2579] (10360)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D 80, Sigma 180 Macro Ex HSM
Exposure: f/8, 1/200 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-13 11:42
Viewed: 398
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 10
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Today morning, we went to one of the favorite hunting spots for drangonflies near bannerghatta national park and found this marsh skimmer basking in the sunlight after he transformed from an underwater grub.

Lighting : Sun at 45 deg behind the subject + a soft reflector to high light the shadow areas + tripod to avoid shake.

Hope you ppl like it
Goutham R
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  • Great 
  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8625] (32146)
  • [2009-06-13 11:46]

Hi Goutham. Taken just at the right time as it takes in the sun and pumps its wings up. You have taken this with fine detail and natural colours. Your use of the light has given a shine to the wings. well done TFS.
Nick..

Smarty...there ya go again showing off:-) This is stupendous....agree with Nick on details etal...but there is so much more to this particular one...something that transcends technicality and goes into another nameless realm!
Bob

Hi Goutham,

A jewel in any photograph. Every picture of you is better than the last. This has achieved the perfect balance of light, just what is needed for that (along with a perfect approach) is to appreciate every detail of the insect. Great opportunity to take the picture after metamorphosis. Besides the composition and framing are very good and gives you a superb artistic touch to the set.

Regards

Jesús

Wonderful capture Goutham.
Everthing here is perfect once again.
Great composition,exposure and focus.
Very nice work.
Cheers & TFS
Steve

  • Great 
  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2388 W: 94 N: 5521] (17576)
  • [2009-06-14 1:03]

Hello Goutham,
Splendid photo in very clear delicate colours, also in the BG. Excellent sharpness and details, POV and diagonal composition.
Regards,
Peter

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