Damsel's eye!

Paul Iddon

This is a common damselfly, perched the flower of a buttercup and looking at me as if to say "what type of flower is that looming over me" as it sees a Sigma 105 and 3 extension tubes homing in on it's head!

The background was easily achieved by having some wood behind the subject, and the there was practically no wind.

Me being me, I went for the head shot before the enviro, cos I always like to get in close first in case I don;t get the chance afterwards!

C&C as always.


Exif:

Camera Maker: Canon
Camera Model: Canon EOS 550D
Lens: 105mm
Image Date: 2010-06-15 19:19:04 +0000
Focal Length: 105mm
Aperture: f/11.0
Exposure Time: 0.300 s (1/3)
ISO equiv: 200
Exposure Bias: none
Metering Mode: Matrix
Exposure: aperture priority (semi-auto)
White Balance: Auto
Flash Fired: No
Color Space: sRGB
Photographer: Paul Iddon
Copyright: www.pauliddon.co.uk







Paul.

clicketf3

Nice shot Paul.Like the composition.

Lord Vetinari

LOvely damselfly capture.

Brian v.

Paul Iddon

Thanks Julie, thanks Brian


Paul.

GOLDENORFE

good composition, unusual shooting angle

phil

Paul Iddon

Thanks Phil, I didn't want to move too much - I reckon the damsel has far better eyesight than me, and was watching my every move...


Paul.