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Damselfly Sunset sent on November 07, 2012 (21:37) by Steve Mackay. 59 comments, 14085 views. [editors pick]

, 1/2500 f/3.5, ISO 100, tripod.

Here's a shot of an Azure Damselfly at Sunset, to create this image I had to shot wide open (F3.5 on my macro lens), the reason being that if you stop down, the out of focus Sun will get smaller, but much more importantly the lenses aperture blades will become apparent in the OOF Sun (or Moon)........so shooting wide open, into a bright light source does create some problems (including DOF and image quality), but as for the shutter speed "problem" - it just means waiting for the Sun to be a minute or less from touching the horizon.......i've used filters to slow the shutter speed and shoot the Sun when it is slightly higher in the sky, this of course works.....but the light from the Sun is harsh/white light, so I prefer to wait for that magic minute, with it's "softer" (if you can call it that at 1/2500th lol) light and rich Sunset colours :)

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Ivan88

sent on November 07, 2012 (23:08) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great idea and photo. Hello Ivan

user1338

sent on November 07, 2012 (23:47) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Spectacular and original, very beautiful silhouette in front of the sun, great atmosphere.
Congratulations, hello.

Francesco Cassulo

sent on November 08, 2012 (10:18) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Beautiful photos, what a great technique and idea.

Guz	sent on November 08, 2012 (11:52) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) excellent atmosphere created and achievement. hello good flavio

Juza	sent on November 08, 2012 (12:59) \| This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original) Very nice, beautiful composition! Molto bella, splendida composizione!

Pigi47

sent on November 08, 2012 (16:55) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

The beautiful backlit gave everyone a pleasant silhouette, where the detail disappears to make room for the viewer to figures in cui can wander with his imagination To assess the beauty of the image

Flavio Lo Presti

sent on November 08, 2012 (20:01) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Spectacular compliments

Maxspin73

sent on November 08, 2012 (20:25) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Really pure art!

Congratulations!

Saroukai

sent on November 08, 2012 (22:33)

OooohH Wwooow.!!!
:-P

Johnm

sent on November 09, 2012 (1:23)

Well done, my friend! I had this idea myself, but have never found a damselfly willing to cooperate. You accomplished it beautifully.

Mimmo Macaluso

sent on November 09, 2012 (1:52) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful compliments ;-)

Cristian Arghius

sent on November 09, 2012 (19:24)

Excellent Steve, very nicely done! The result is truly wonderful!

Steve Mackay

sent on November 09, 2012 (22:07)

WOW!, thanks all, very much appreciated!!!! Sorriso

Roberto Marini

sent on November 10, 2012 (0:11) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful, beautiful, beautiful ............ beautiful :-) ;-) is a great idea and well crafted. good Steve Mackay my compliments hello roberto :-) ;-)

Evelina79

sent on November 13, 2012 (21:51) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Amazing!! One of the best shot I've ever seen!

user6267

sent on November 14, 2012 (9:00)

wonderful shot! you're the only one !

Niki Starnino

sent on November 15, 2012 (9:26) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

beautiful capture and excellent performance! very beautiful image!

Giuseppe Grasso

sent on November 15, 2012 (9:28) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

A great shot, really.

Alessio Carelli

sent on November 15, 2012 (10:54) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Great shot beautiful picture and good idea!

Astelith

sent on November 15, 2012 (10:58) | This comment has been automatically translated (show/hide original)

Simple, well made and absolutely great! Well done!

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