POTW - Week ending 13/06/2021

[Ryewolf]

So it's my turn again for photo of the week, Paul has been posting some excellent macros, and there's been some great shots of animals and insects.

A couple of worthy mentions: Stravinskys Chester Zoo Set - I really liked the Elephant image...

There been a nice set of Landscapes, from Matt, Denis and John...

There was also a cracking shot by FUJI - Captivated and it was a tough choice between that shot and the eventual winner...

Congrats to Denis on his photograph of a Four Spot Chaser Dragonfly, which was nicely isolated from the background and forces your attention to the subject.

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[Clicker]

Oooh that' s a real belter of an image Denis. ....terrific bokeh that doesn't distract and it almost backlights the  insect ... I'd be very pleased to have that image  under my belt . Congratulations  Den !

[Denis]

Much appreciated that this was picked, I had almost given up trying to get a photo of any Dragonfly on this particular day, just about to pack up and it settled on a  reedstem in a pond about 11 foot away !

Manual focus on my Nikon 200-500mm lens

[Ryewolf]

1 minute ago, Denis said:

I had almost given up trying to get a photo of any Dragonfly on this particular day, just about to pack up and it settled on a  reedstem in a pond about 11 foot away

That's usually the case with anything, I've often packed up for the day and got a shot I wasn't expecting.

[MattGrey]

Great shot and a well deserved win!

[Fogey]

Well done Denis......a well deserved winner.

[Paul]

Great choice - I loved that bokeh as soon as I saw it too !

Paul.

[Kobione]

Belated congrats Denis - great shot!!

Thought I had replied but it must have been when my internet went off for a while.