Hello
by angg

Comment by moodville:
This is a pretty good dragonfly image, he has quite a wingspan. I'm not really one for saying this, but I dont really see a connection to the challenge topic. It's very likely he may be inside something, but the shot doesnt show that and so it would be quite a stretch to say it was on topic. Outside of the challenge, other than what appears to be a light flash near his eye, it's a good catch.

Hello
by angg

Comment by dasser:
Incredible capture - one of those true decisive moments when you wish you had a cam with you - only you did! - well done but for the slight blur that spoils it a little US mask anyone? - 8

Hello
by angg

Comment by chunsum:
I'd give another point if the eyes on this big boy were focused.

Hello
by angg

Comment by jmsetzler:
good macro but the focus is just a bit soft for my taste. I also struggle with the challenge topic on this particular photo...

Hello
by angg

Comment by amsmyth:
I love dragonflies and yet I am unclear what the challenge response is here...inside the insect assessing the world?

Hello
by angg

Comment by spiller:
Not sure if this meets the challenge but a terrific shot. Good luck.

Hello
by angg

Comment by christyrack:
Beautiful picture....slightly blurry (or maybe it's my old age kickin in!) But even so, it's an awesome picture. :)

Rachelle
by angg

Comment by karmat:
CRITIQUE CLUB CRITIQUE
by karmat

You have met the challenge by having the subject off center.

The blue cast, though it does add some interest, gives the picture an unnaturally cool look. Though you obviously could not control the lighting, you may have been able to make some adjustments in levels or something to change it, if you desired.

Dark, action shots are a challenge with any camera, not just digital, but I am wondering if using a higher ISO would have helped. I see you have a G2, and I am not certain, but I would suspect that it would allow for ISO adjustment. Perhaps you could do a search by camera and contact some other G2 owners to find out. This shot, well focused, would have had some real impact, I think.

As far as cloning out the microphone -- I don't think it would have helped your score that much, as I don't see it as a totally distracting element. As someone else pointed out, it actually serves as a balancing point almost. And, if you did clone it out, and it was detected, you would be DQ'ed which doesn't help you at all.

If you like the shot, that is what matters, so take whatever I say however you like.

Best to you in future challenges.
karmat

Rachelle
by angg

Comment by angg:
Thanx for all of your views, I could not adjust the colour because I was shooting her "free hand" at a concert. The "bit out of focus" is not something I could really control either unless I jumped up on stage and aksed her to stop moving, action shots and digital cameras are hard.Yes that is a mike in the shot, I could have cheated and blacked it out with none of you knowing, but I didn't, now i guess i should have... I love this shot, like I said I am not a pro, and I do not use a studio, I just take pictures, thats all, thats it.
thanx
angg

Message edited by author 2003-06-23 09:56:41.

Rachelle
by angg

Comment by Gracious:
Definetely a bazaar look to it. I\'m sure that\'s what you were going for, and in that sense it\'s successful. I don't personally find it appealing because the blue color is very cool, even cold. I like to associate warmth with people, and the blue seems to say "Stand back, don't touch me." Just my opinion of course, but I appreciate when people critique my art so I know how it affects others. I hope you'll understand.