Dragonfly C&C please!

[crimbfighter]

I cropped the original and did a little PP to bring out the colors and contrast.
:thumbup: or :thumbdown:'s welcome.


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Thanks

 

[dak1b]

i like the colors on the dragonfly, however the photo looks a little soft imo

 

[crimbfighter]

i like the colors on the dragonfly, however the photo looks a little soft imo

Sorry, dummy question, what's imo? Second, if it's possible in PP, could you edit my photo to show me what you mean and give a quick one sentence blurb on how you did it? That would help a lot.

Thanks.

 

[Stormchase]

Imo = in my opinion
Imho = in my honest opinion
Soft = not Sharp. Sometimes done on purpose but this you would want it as Sharp as possible. It is a little soft maybe due to having max focal length on your lens trying to get as close as possible. Other things cause it like a dirty lens ect...
not a bad shot otherwise . i kinda like the crop.

 

[DennyCrane]

Dragon fly's are tough. Especially the focus, which I believe is the issue here. Whenever I try to shoot one, I manually focus and take at lest 4-6 shots and usually one is really sharp. You can use unsharp mask to help some, but it's still trying to correct for something that's not there.

 

[nchips1]

The yellow in the back is a little distracting, but otherwise it's great, :thumbup:

 

[crimbfighter]

Dragon fly's are tough. Especially the focus, which I believe is the issue here. Whenever I try to shoot one, I manually focus and take at lest 4-6 shots and usually one is really sharp. You can use unsharp mask to help some, but it's still trying to correct for something that's not there.

I can see that. I was using the lens at the extents of its capabilities, and it was a pretty significant crop so I'm sure that played into it a lot. I'll have to try taking more shots next time. I like the added sharpening, too. Thanks!

 

[crimbfighter]

The yellow in the back is a little distracting, but otherwise it's great, :thumbup:

Thanks!

 

[dak1b]

edit = much better :thumbup:

 

[BuS_RiDeR]

:thumbup:

 

[Ron Evers]

You missed the focus on the DF. I find it helps to use the wings to focus as they provide better contrast. Of course I am using manual focus.

 

[vtf]

Dragon flys are easier to shoot in the mornings when they are cool, some will let you get up to do macro shots.
I agree with above as far as focus. Keep trying.

 

[crimbfighter]

Well, you all might laugh at me... I made a rookie mistake and edited the wrong photo! Here is the one I meant to upload originally. I think it's only marginally better, but I digress...

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[Robin Usagani]

I like it!

 

[Raizels]

This one is much better IMO. I like the detail on the wings.