Dragonfly (Again!)

[Fred]

Setup: 80-200 + TC-20E (2X tele-convertor) + PN-11A (extension tube), mounted on a tripod.

Settings: ISO 400 f8, shutter ranges from 1/20 to 1/40 sec.

[Fred]

[azone]

Nice dragonfly shots! But for most of them you had the focusing out. Should focus on the eyes instead. However, the background for all of them are good The 3rd pic is the best one among all!

[Fred]

Yes you're right, it's really hard to manually focus. There is no way to confirm until I get back home, but by then it's too late. Will try harder next time.

Here's two more.

[djork]

no offense, but i'm beginning to feel that dragonflies are kind of over-shot in this forum.

[Fred]

Quote: Originally posted by djork no offense, but i'm beginning to feel that dragonflies are kind of over-shot in this forum.

Maybe its time for us to shoot some pretty ladies.

[Falcon]

Fred, are you using dslr or film?

[megaweb]

a bit soft to the insect eye ...

the background is much better than previous series



i still prefer the dragonfly tilt its wing up .... just like this shot of mine

[Falcon]

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb a bit soft to the insect eye ... the background is much better than previous series i still prefer the dragonfly tilt its wing up .... just like this shot of mine

Yeah. U need to be as patient like megaweb. I believe that most of his outstanding shots come from being patient and waiting for the right time to get the best pose.

[Fred]

Quote: Originally posted by Falcon Fred, are you using dslr or film?

Hi Falcon, I'm using a DSLR.

[Fred]

Quote: Originally posted by megaweb a bit soft to the insect eye ... the background is much better than previous series

Ya. I find it difficult to get the focus right (for the eye), will need to practice more.

Quote: i still prefer the dragonfly tilt its wing up .... just like this shot of mine

MegaGreat shot you have there, I prefer to have the wing up ones too, but those dragonfly are too lazy to lift up their wings (my excuse for being impatient )

Anyway, just to check with you guys, anyone using Canon 500D? Can you please comment on it?

[megaweb]

Quote: Originally posted by Fred Ya. I find it difficult to get the focus right (for the eye), will need to practice more. MegaGreat shot you have there, I prefer to have the wing up ones too, but those dragonfly are too lazy to lift up their wings (my excuse for being impatient ) Anyway, just to check with you guys, anyone using Canon 500D? Can you please comment on it?

I think with ur current setup (80-200 + 2x TC + ext tube ) and settings like f/8 1/20 to 1/40 sec ... dun think u can get enuff DOF for dragonfly ... u need to use at least f/11 to f/16

observe the dragonfly carefully when it lands .. its wing will tend to tilt up ..tt is the moment when u need to snap it

I have not tried a 500D yet ... coming soon

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Nature Photography of Dragon and Damsel Fly

Fred,

Perhaps you and Megaweb can do a bit more (a soft spot
for such animal) write to:

Hans Arentsen (hans@gardensafari.net)
http://www.gardensafari.net/english/dragon_flies.htm

He could be interested in your pictures.

Can anyone give me some help:

1. Why is the animal be so easily photographed
by so many nature photographers around the world?

2. How many species are there?

3. Do the animal lives in the water?

4. Do you believe the animal attacks even fish and frogs?

5. How long do the animal lives?

6. Anyone got pictures of their larvaes?

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Hmm, come to think of it, has anyone here ever captured a dragonfly laying eggs yet?

Would be interesting photography.