Dragonfly Part 3

What a great image Dale. It reminds of one of the better images from a military air show! Wonderful composition and great movement. Well done.

 

All the best, Mike

 

Thanks a lot Mike ... I am fascinated with trying to shoot these aerial acrobats now.

Thanks for viewing folks :)

great exposure, perfect.

... well done ...

Rizwan and Ahmet, many thanks for the feedback!

Strange angle view !!, nice focusing.

I like this a lot, Dale. Perfect point of view.

Sharp and colourful! Excellent choice of shutter speed! Masterful work!

Thinh, Scott and Kelvin, thank your guys a lot for the feedback!

This is simply great, for a moment I was stunned and thought that a digital alteration or a graphic. Superb shot with great details.

Regards

Anand

Hey thanks a lot Ananda ... no great digital alteration here - I suck at Photoshop LoL

An angle that is seldom seen. Well taken, Dale. Most original.

I have been trying to get one of these in flight all summer, with no success, so I know how difficult it is. The focus is perfect, and great light and background. I also love the wing movement!

Hey Cherlyn and Roger, thanks a bunch for the feedback.

 

@Cherlyn, I got lucky on the angle - usually I'd have to lie on the ground if that is possible in the environment to get that kind of angle .... this guy was flying up pretty high.

 

@Roger, as with most kind of shots, it's easier than you think ... it is difficult to get them flying but not so difficult to get them hovering which I did on this guy.

you spend a lot of time watching these guys if you know where they are going to hover...

I've gotten a few this year myself... Well done.

That I have Dennis :)

 

Thanks a bunch for the feedback!

What a terrific capture. Those are the kind of shots we always are looking for but are so dificult.

Great shot.

Alex

Hey Alex, thanks a lot - it's a little easier than you might think, this particular species often hovers for relatively long periods of time and seem curious of humans ... if you can hit the focus on it, you likely can rattle off a few shots before it darts around.

Great catch!

Thanks a lot Kathy :) .... this guy appeared curious of me.

How you have obtained this macro of an insect in movement! Impressive shot Dale.

Regards

Thanks a lot Efren - I'm fortunate that this type of dragonfly seems to hover a bit so I was lucky to lock focus and fire away in that brief moment.

I love this magic creatures, this is incredible, looks like he is ready to salute you. :)

wonderful!

Thanks Mari ... dragonflies are among my fave insects to shoot - I'm scared of a lot of insects but these guys are cool.