Dragon Portrait

I was pleased to get a symetrical view of this guy as they typically

turn their heads/bodies when I place the camera directly in front.

Wow, these eyes are SO cool. DOF is great. This is a dragonfly?

Mark, I would not presume to tell you how to do macro photographs. You are, in my opinion, the acknowledged Maestro in this field on PhotoNet. But I think you have better work than this in your portfolio. The multiple "catch-lights" are distracting and admit to the viewer of the photographer's presence. While the DOF is phenomenal, I would still like to see less fall-off, especially on the far left/right. I'm sorry, I can only rate this as Very Good. Regards.

This is the first time I realize that dragonflies have a mouth the same as camels...:)

 

Excellent DOF, mark!

 

I still didn't managed to make a good portrait of a dragon-fly and I know this is indeed very difficult but you did it again. Great DOF with these kind of magnifications and beautiful colors too. Do I understand it good that you combined the +2 diopter with the X2 AF teleconverter and the 100mm macro? If so, is the working distance bigger than the old reversed setup. I'm very curious because I also want to upgrade to a DSLR, in the 'far' future. Hope to see much, much more of your work in the future and thanks for sharing this beauty.

 

Kind regards,

Another great macro!

I hate bugs, but you make them look interesting!

Great work. I`m glad that these don`t walk on the sideways...;o) 7/7

Damn thing looks like my horse! Love the face.

You always have stunning photos. :)

BeautifullightinexcellentDOFandgverygoodwork.......:)))

only 7-7 i can give for you Mark :)

The smiling portrait.....great DOF, somebody already said? Pnina

wonderful macro

Mark, I have macro on K25 that I worked for hours and hours on, and this just melted anything I thought I accomplished. Thanks for the bout of depression ;)) Just absolutely awesome, what simply awesome work! 10+

Exceptional.... Mike