Hi Apna,

Actually I have not taken this shot in MACRO mode. I have zoomed it upto 85-90% of my camera capability, i.e. Focal length = 70 mm (Max : 78 mm).

So, I tried shots in different DOF. But my mistake, I forgot to increase exposure stop, which would enhance colors more naturalistic.

At the other hand, one can look at my another shot of dragonfly here, which is purely in MACRO mode with focal length of 5.2 mm.

Funny thing is, this guy didn't allow me to get close even for 1 foot. I took this shot, say around 2.5 feet distance.

But, really your guidance on alignment is helpful.

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Hi Mrudul, Yes I agree with grains at background. I need to learn more on editing photos. I always fall in pit

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Hi Rajan Ji, Yes bumping ISO upto 200 or 400 could help but light was good enough. Will surely try your idea.

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Thanx & Regards
Sagar Patil