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Published: 2010-06-08 18:55:26 +0000 UTC; Views: 2340; Favourites: 40; Downloads: 12
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I wish I knew what species of dragonfly this is
Personally, I think its a great shot
. I tried to do the colours like how the dA "professionals" do it.
Hey, I know Im not the best. I just know that Im gonna be.
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The focus is really great. I'd consider cropping it differently to alter the center composition, which can be boring. It's best if you can still get the sharp focus without the center composition on the original photo, which you can achieve with or without the bitchish auto focus, but it might be easier in the long run if you could master manual focus. You could also, for macro shots, lower your aperture to get a more shallow depth of field. I'm sure you'd noticed that in many nature macro shots, the environment behind the subject is usually a flat-looking green or whatever color, with some occasional bokeh. It brings more attention to the subject that way and creates a very pretty backdrop.
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When you say crop it differently, like how? More square or more retangular?
And about the aperature, the lens was the kit lens, so it was 3.5-5.6. The other lens I have is a 18-200 3.5-6.3. But Im saving up for a 50 1.4 
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I mean crop it one one side to change the composition. Right now, the dragonfly is positioned in the very center of the photo, which is a relatively boring composition (usually). Use the rule of thirds as a guide to figure out the best composition. ;3
I have the kit lens as well, same aperture. You have an 18-55mm, yes? So I definitely understand your situation.
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Yes yes yes, rule of thirds. I've got you. I know these things, I just got to put them into practice.
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you could definately by right!
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Great composition! Lovely colors and how did you get the little bugger to sit so still?!
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Thanks so much 
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Well done! I have yet to catch one on "film".....
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Very good work. I have gone scavenging for drangonflies myslf, and I have not seen this specific type. The rarity of this fly and the clarity of the picture makes it great.
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by the way,
i REALLY wanna be an admin of break the system but for whatever reason the page won't load on my computer
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whaa? weiiiiiird.
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yeah firefox is a bitch
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Carly cant see the "admin area" button
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I just sent a note, even though it stills says I haven't sent any notes. Gahhh I hate when things glitch up like this.
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You WONT if you send one to a group, it doesnt work the same as regular accounts.
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I actually havent had a chance to check group messages, been swamped all day, thanks to my own self. 
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