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A dragonfly taken with the DA*50-135 and the HD AF TC 1.4.

Outis · 11-02-2014, 08:22 PM

I love how you've separated the dragonfly from the background with the shallow depth of field.

Kiki Rose · 11-02-2014, 08:58 PM

Fantastic color and definition! I love how the dragonfly looks like gold....I love it!

gor80 · 11-03-2014, 12:25 AM

I would slightly adjust the light for a more accurate rendering dragonfly - definitely a good shot!

redcat · 11-04-2014, 06:10 PM

wow, the branches in the background is blurred so well, it gives a wind-blowing feeling !

**Mikesul** · 11-08-2014, 08:55 AM

Originally posted by gor80

I would slightly adjust the light for a more accurate rendering dragonfly - definitely a good shot!

I understand your comment. The thing is, the color is very close to the color of the creature that day, in that light. Dragonflies have a marvelous range of colors.

gor80 · 11-08-2014, 11:25 AM

I find it difficult to express it in English - a little bit to make darker. that would "light" appeared more detayley

**Mikesul** · 11-08-2014, 12:43 PM

Originally posted by gor80

I find it difficult to express it in English - a little bit to make darker. that would "light" appeared more detayley

I will try your suggestion to see what happens. Also remember different monitors render differently. My monitor is calibrated with Xrite Display so the photo may not look quite the same on yours if it is not calibrated.

gor80 · 11-08-2014, 01:20 PM

Originally posted by Mikesul

I will try your suggestion to see what happens. Also remember different monitors render differently. My monitor is calibrated with Xrite Display so the photo may not look quite the same on yours if it is not calibrated.

thank you I understand you, that's how I see you?
But anyway thanks for the dialogue,

**Mikesul** · 11-08-2014, 01:49 PM

Well thank you for the suggestion and the example. Your sample is very attractive but I still prefer the original processing because I can see more of the details on the wings and thorax. Anyway, it is always worthwhile to get others opinions. Thanks again.

**Mikesul** · 11-09-2014, 07:40 PM

Originally posted by Outis

I love how you've separated the dragonfly from the background with the shallow depth of field.

Originally posted by Kiki Rose

Fantastic color and definition! I love how the dragonfly looks like gold....I love it!

Originally posted by redcat

wow, the branches in the background is blurred so well, it gives a wind-blowing feeling !

Thank you all for your comments.

madhurvyas · 11-13-2014, 02:35 AM

Nice and clear, sharp with TC.

**Mikesul** · 11-13-2014, 08:24 PM

Thanks Madhur. I do not use the TC much but it does add something even to these shorter lenses.

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11-02-2014, 08:22 PM	#2
Outis Veteran Member Join Date: Apr 2014 Location: Cambridge, MA Posts: 935	I love how you've separated the dragonfly from the background with the shallow depth of field.

11-02-2014, 08:58 PM	#3
Kiki Rose Forum Member Join Date: Aug 2014 Posts: 59	Fantastic color and definition! I love how the dragonfly looks like gold....I love it!

11-03-2014, 12:25 AM	#4
gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	I would slightly adjust the light for a more accurate rendering dragonfly - definitely a good shot!

11-04-2014, 06:10 PM	#5
redcat Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2014 Location: Paris Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,939	wow, the branches in the background is blurred so well, it gives a wind-blowing feeling !

11-08-2014, 08:55 AM	#6
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by gor80 I would slightly adjust the light for a more accurate rendering dragonfly - definitely a good shot! I understand your comment. The thing is, the color is very close to the color of the creature that day, in that light. Dragonflies have a marvelous range of colors.

11-08-2014, 11:25 AM	#7
gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	I find it difficult to express it in English - a little bit to make darker. that would "light" appeared more detayley

11-08-2014, 12:43 PM	#8
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by gor80 I find it difficult to express it in English - a little bit to make darker. that would "light" appeared more detayley I will try your suggestion to see what happens. Also remember different monitors render differently. My monitor is calibrated with Xrite Display so the photo may not look quite the same on yours if it is not calibrated.

11-08-2014, 01:20 PM	#9
gor80 Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: Балашиха Photos: Albums Posts: 595	Originally posted by Mikesul I will try your suggestion to see what happens. Also remember different monitors render differently. My monitor is calibrated with Xrite Display so the photo may not look quite the same on yours if it is not calibrated. thank you I understand you, that's how I see you? But anyway thanks for the dialogue,

11-08-2014, 01:49 PM	#10
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Well thank you for the suggestion and the example. Your sample is very attractive but I still prefer the original processing because I can see more of the details on the wings and thorax. Anyway, it is always worthwhile to get others opinions. Thanks again.

11-09-2014, 07:40 PM	#11
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Originally posted by Outis I love how you've separated the dragonfly from the background with the shallow depth of field. Originally posted by Kiki Rose Fantastic color and definition! I love how the dragonfly looks like gold....I love it! Originally posted by redcat wow, the branches in the background is blurred so well, it gives a wind-blowing feeling ! Thank you all for your comments.

11-13-2014, 02:35 AM	#12
madhurvyas Veteran Member Join Date: Jan 2008 Location: Bikaner (Raj)-India Photos: Gallery Posts: 562	Nice and clear, sharp with TC.

11-13-2014, 08:24 PM	#13
Mikesul Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2009 Location: Phoenix, AZ Posts: 7,594 Original Poster	Thanks Madhur. I do not use the TC much but it does add something even to these shorter lenses.

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