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•  Info all by Charlesjsharp -- Charles (talk) 15:05, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support -- Charles (talk) 15:05, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support 😄 ArionEstar 😜 (talk) 15:54, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support Lines of bokeh harmonize well with the branch. Daniel Case (talk) 17:23, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support Airborne jewels. cart-Talk 18:49, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support--Lmbuga (talk) 19:52, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support INeverCry 21:21, 6 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support --Martin Falbisoner (talk) 06:16, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Oppose Why just f/6.3... even i would put bigger. This should go some f/8 at least-APS-C --Mile (talk) 10:07, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
  •  Comment Why F6.3? Let me explain. Hand-held macro photography in the field is a balance between shutter speed, Aperture and ISO. All the key features are in focus on this image and 1/1000 sec was needed because of the conditions. I try to use 1/500 sec where possible. I chose ISO400 as a good compromise. Charles (talk) 10:50, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
• @Charles: OK, saw your statement. I would say you are free to some f/9, i use f/8 mostly on my m4/3, which is smaller than, yours, APS-C. But i still woldnt go to some f/16 as some do, would be worse. Saw EXIF, i think even 1/500 would be very fast, and you are calm on some 1/300. So lets say if you put to F/8 you come to 1/500, on same ISO. Good question where will you handle, best MTF for bad DOF, or some less MTF for better DOF. I think you have some free space there. --Mile (talk) 10:49, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
  • • My two cents. I haven't done a lot of field macro, but when I have, I used a tripod. I believe that guy used a tripod too (amongst other tricks I'm unaware of). - Benh (talk) 12:05, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
      • Benh, a tripod/monopod won't help as those can't freeze the subject. The plant stem will dance in the mildest wind. Jee 13:41, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
        • Yes agree it doesn't freeze the subject, but for that matter, I go in the morning when I found that plants are still "enough" to give me room for an additionnal exposure time. One can also shield the subject from the wind. I think freezing anything for 1-2 sec is enough. What do you think? - Benh (talk) 13:56, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
          • No chance, I'm afraid.
            1. There's often nowhere to plant a tripod.
            2. By the time you set up the tripod, the animal would have long gone
            3. Even 1/10 sec would be blurred in the still morning air
            4. These damselflies don't fly in the early morning. Remember, this photo is taken with the lens less than 100mm from the damselfly, about five seconds after he has landed.
            The only chance to use a tripod (for larger dragonflies) is to 'stalk' out a perch and wait for him to return, but that can only work with a long lens that doesn't crowd the perch, not a macro. Charles (talk) 14:07, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
          • Charles mentioned most points. This will be condition of damselflies in early morning. They too good subjects; but different views. Further, tripods are meant for still subjects in macro. Otherwise those small animals will flee in fear seeing big setups. It may work on a 300+ tele though.
            • The early morning image you link to is an interesting image, but at 1/10 sec is not at all sharp. Charles (talk) 11:25, 8 September 2016 (UTC)
          • I found another FP of same subject taken at 150mm on a Olympus means 300mm in FF. Less detailed and tail end out of focus. This is a good FP from same family with comparable details. Jee 15:53, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Oppose shallow DOF. --Ivar (talk) 10:20, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
  •  Comment You really think so? Charles (talk) 10:50, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
•  OpposeDecent picture of a damsel...among thousands of others here. Nothing special deserving a FP star, sorry.--Jebulon (talk) 13:25, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support I compare it with all my Lestidae photos. Better in all aspects. I'm shooting up-to f/14 using flash; but no better results. Seems the faster shutter speed is the secret here. Jee 13:40, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
  •  Comment. Thanks Jee @Jkadavoor: . Not sure what equipment you have now, but remember my Canon 100mm Macro is an 'L' (professional) grade and has IS (Image stabilization) worth 2-3 stops. I use a crop frame body, having experimented with Canon 5D full frame and not getting any better results. Charles (talk) 15:36, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
    • I'm using Sony A77II comparable to your Canon 70D. My lens Sigma 150 is also comparable to your 100mm. It seems you shoot in Shutter priority AE. I never get such an aperture value in such a speed. I get only 2.8. May be due to my low light condition or a difference of my camera. In Aperture priority mode (as Ivar shoots) I get very slow shutter speed like 1/30. So I ended up using flash. :) Jee 16:03, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support I like the blue eye and the diagonal bokeh. The body is sharp. -- Colin (talk) 20:27, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
  •  Comment It's one of the best IMO--Lmbuga (talk) 20:37, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support --Cayambe (talk) 21:45, 7 September 2016 (UTC)
•  Support -- Thennicke (talk) 23:45, 8 September 2016 (UTC)

Confirmed results:

Result: 11 support, 3 oppose, 0 neutral → featured. /Jee 02:32, 16 September 2016 (UTC)

This image will be added to the FP gallery: Animals/Arthropods/Odonata