Damselfly

[ronald.be]

My (private) macro place is surrounded by huge trees. The main advantage is that there is absolutely no wind. But the disadvantage is that I have to deal with insufficient light.

I'm convinced that most of my macro shots are too dark and that I need to find a new place. I guess I want my theory confirmed so my question is, are my pics too dark? Or should I flash those sweet bugs (which I do not want to do, 'cause I do not want to interfere)



Anyway thanks for watching (and commenting)!

Exif
nikon D80
iso 320
150mm
f/9
1/25

[ghmass]

If you are posing your question on the photo you've attached I'd have to say that the lighting appears to be spot on.

[rillcreek]

The lighting looks just fine to me...damselflies are a favorite of mine.

[kgb224]

Outstanding macro captured by you.

[JohnnyA]

i like it just as it is. A flash might make the little critter blink or worse...blind him

[lrivetz]

The lightning is perfect for me. The face of theDamselfly seems a litle blurry to me.

[ronald.be]

Originally Posted by lrivetz

The lightning is perfect for me. The face of theDamselfly seems a litle blurry to me.

Yeah, it's not my best picture. The (lack of) lightning is bothering me a lot. Too many blurry pictures.

[ollie]

perhaps you're missing those little highlights we usually see, little glints off the shining carapace etc. Like the lights in peoples eyes, they can make all the difference.
I like the shot however, the critter even seems to be looking at you.

[windrider86]

Do you have your exif info you can post? please and thank you

[san_at_cliff]

question about green background.. is that post processing ?