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Erland R.N.
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Ancient wings II

Post by Erland R.N. »

This is my second post with a photo of a mayfly. I've discovered that my first post was showing a female, and this one, taken twelve minutes later, shows a male.
It's an Ephemera vulgata, photographed in Sweden, early June 2007.

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Canon 5D, Sigma 150/2.8 @f/10, 1/125 s, iso 400, uncropped

Here is a 50% crop of the same picture:
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I hope I got species and male/female distinctions right here :roll:

Here's the female shown some months ago:
http://www.photomacrography.net/forum/v ... php?t=3449

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Post by MacroLuv »

Very nice one Erland. :D :smt023
It would be better without the grass on the right side but you can't manage all things.
The meaning of beauty is in sharing with others.

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Noticing of my "a" and "the" and other grammar
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Post by Ken Ramos »

Don’t know a lot about Mayflies, other than tying imitations of them on hooks but they are, as I have said before, one of my favorite insects. Really a nice shot here Erland, great color and details. :D The grass at the right of the first image I think is good to have in a way. Otherwise there would be a lot of empty space over there. :-k

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Post by Erland R.N. »

Thank you for comments.

I've had the thought similar to Ken about the grass in the right side of the picture, filling out the empty space, but I think I would have likked it just slightly more out of focus.

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Post by JoanYoung »

These are excellent Erland. I have not see one before. :)
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Post by puzzledpaul »

Splendid shot, Erland :)

<< but I think I would have likked it just slightly more out of focus >>
Have you considered doing this in Photoshop - esp. as there's so little of the main subject interacting with the bg?

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Post by Erland R.N. »

Yes, it could be easily done in this photo, but to be honest I dislike the idea of editing my pictures in that way. I kind of stick to contrast/
sharpness/colour editing and dust spot cloning.

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Post by puzzledpaul »

<< but to be honest I dislike the idea of editing my pictures in that way >>

I'd probably (generally) adopt a similar standpoint - especially when (like anyone else) am trying to fill the frame with only what I want to be there etc.

However, we all know that it's difficult to control a RW environment - so in this case, I think I'd see it as the electronic equivalent of being able to 'adjust / bend back' the blade of grass a little - without any fear of disturbing the subject - before taking the pic.

Whilst I'd certainly mention such an act for a pic posted here, the mileage may well vary for other circumstances/situations :)

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Post by cactuspic »

lovely shots, Erland.

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Post by beetleman »

Excellent photos Erland. The crop is beautiful. Very sharp and great detail. With the dark, sharp insect catching your eye first, the grass is not too distracting at all IMO.
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