Crystal Dragonfly.

[Nick Owen]

Still learning about the macro world, opinions welcomed.

 

[Orangecroc]

What is that behind it causing the bokeh, it's very distracting.

 

[Nick Owen]

What is that behind it causing the bokeh, it's very distracting.

Bored with the usual bland b/g I usually get so trying something different. And yes, probably too much, but the middle one kinda works. I think...

 

[Orangecroc]

Bored with the usual bland b/g I usually get so trying something different. And yes, probably too much, but the middle one kinda works. I think...

I think the middle one would have worked really well with a blank piece of card behind it to accentuate the dew drops.

 

[Nick Owen]

I think the middle one would have worked really well with a blank piece of card behind it to accentuate the dew drops.

Here is an alternative sans colour, any better? Blank card is what I was avoiding...

 

[Orangecroc]

Less colour is definitely easier to look at and gives the subject more presence.

 

[mjmountain]

Agree with the comments above. The dragonfly is the star of the picture and the bokeh distracts. Especially from the delicate wings.

 

[GardenersHelper]

I much prefer the lighter look of the second version.