Dragonfly in flight (Migrant Hawker)

[4073708 1]

Hi All,

See below a couple of pics of a Dragonfly I chased around a lake for 20 minutes. It eventually hovered about 2M (6Ft) directly in front of me long enough to get the second pic:

Comments always welcome.

CHEERS
JBO

 

[Jeff1548 48]

Very good shots ...

 

[KJ_North]

Love those

 

[jeffashman11 2]

That's a gorgeous couple of images! I really like the bokeh on the first.

 

[denum117 143]

Very nice.

 

[jeffashman11 2]

The first one nominated for August POTM.

 

[petrochemist118 142]

I must have spent many hours trying to photograph migrant hawkers on the wing. Despite my efforts being on at least 20 different days, I've only twice had them co-operate to the point I could get anything (not as sharp as yours though). The second time one settled near me & allowed me to take macro shots & even stayed put while I got my infra red camera out.

 

[4073708 1]

The first one nominated for August POTM.

Wow thank you

 

[4073708 1]

I must have spent many hours trying to photograph migrant hawkers on the wing. Despite my efforts being on at least 20 different days, I've only twice had them co-operate to the point I could get anything (not as sharp as yours though). The second time one settled near me & allowed me to take macro shots & even stayed put while I got my infra red camera out.

I know what you mean. What these pictures dont show is the many hundreds of "nearly" photos.
I dont have a long lens so i have to use some stealth and patience to get them within range of a 105mm Macro lens.

CHEERS
JBO

 

[4073708 1]

Thanks for all the comments.
These were taken in a particular set of circumstances.
It was a very bright sunny day around noon. There was very little wind and there was nobody else around where I was photographing.
The natural very bright light was coming from directly above which meant I could up the shutter speed and get a larger depth of field (f8} without sending ISO off the scale.

CHEERS
JBO

 

[Peeb72]

You're making me want the 105 pretty bad, dude!

 

[4073708 1]

You're making me want the 105 pretty bad, dude!

Just in case you needed any more convincing ........

The MC 105 mm is heavy / slow focus but the best lens I have ever owned.
CHEERS
JBO

 

[jeffashman11 2]

I have a Sigma 105mm macro and don't use it often enough.

 

[4073708 1]

I have a Sigma 105mm macro and don't use it often enough.

Go give it a go in any garden. flowers, bugs, tree bark all make great subjects. If you want a challenge have a go at catching something in flight.

CHEERS
JBO

 

[davholla13]

Well done - it's very tricky to do this.