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Perched
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08-AUG-2006 IMG_89222

August 8 2006:
Perched

I went out in search of that perfect damselfly shot this teatime, and guess what – they were all perched on the wrong side of the river so I was facing in to the sun!

There’s a great perch on the other bank and I’m hoping one will land there soon!

Photoshop:
Cropped and Resized

Here’s another take on his neighbour:

Canon EOS 20D
1/200s f/5.0 at 100.0mm iso100 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time08-Aug-2006 18:08:18
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 20D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/200 sec
Aperturef/5
ISO Equivalent100
Exposure Bias0.50
White Balance (-1)
Metering Modepartial (6)
JPEG Quality (6)
Exposure Programmanual (4)
Focus Distance

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Roe..10-Aug-2006 23:00
I love the way you've framed this..excellent shot..v
Guest 10-Aug-2006 05:03
Excellent Ray.
Guest 09-Aug-2006 19:38
Wow, amazing shot. v
Dan Chusid09-Aug-2006 10:36
I'll be perched in a coach seat today as I undertake
a journey east.
: )
AL09-Aug-2006 07:31
LOL... at least you got very nice light spots, adding a great touch to your picture :-) Great detail and composition too. It's no doubt a good catch!
Adalberto Tiburzi09-Aug-2006 05:32
he he @ Laine... ;-)
V.
laine8209-Aug-2006 02:07
I like what looking into the sun can do...Lucie does too :>)
Guest 08-Aug-2006 23:40
Wonderful mood, stunning composition and image. V
Guest 08-Aug-2006 22:11
LOL. That's what happened to me at lunch time! Not posted yet. Nice details though.
arminb08-Aug-2006 21:24
into the light
Jola Dziubinska08-Aug-2006 20:46
Superb shot.
Anona Boyte08-Aug-2006 20:42
oohhhhh ray. you are so good,
Carole Stevens08-Aug-2006 19:51
You havent trained them right! Great shot though Ray!
Nicki Thurgar08-Aug-2006 19:31
How inconsiderate of them :o) Still got a great shot though!
Faye White08-Aug-2006 19:02
very dramatic! great catch Ray.
JW08-Aug-2006 18:48
Super angle into the sun which adds drama to the picture