In A Whirl

All Views and Comments welcome, Thank you

I think this is a rather unique shot Alf...first we have the beautiful dragonfly....but the action of the water is another unique POV. Nicely done.

Thank you for your kind comments and observations, I was really about half a second too late with this shot, as I leaned precariously over the water to get closer to the dragon fly, a fish swam to the surface and caused the ripple you can see, I was just so suprised, I couldn't click fast enough. Lovely to hear from you Gail.

 

Warm Regards

 

Alf

Hi Alf,

This is a most pleasant seen . I could sit back and watch this for a while.

The swirl reminds me of all the times I went fishing in ponds. The fish would swirl about  , just before leaping out of the water to grab their prey.

Nice work.

Best Regards, Mike

As I remember this was one of my very first attempts at photographing insects. I had a Nikon D40 and the standard 18- 55mm kit lens. I had to get close to the insects and they kept flying away but finally I got a few shots. Many thanks for your interest and most generous feedback.

Best Regards

Alf

Nice work.  There are two competing elements for my attention: the wonderful and rich blue dragonfly  and the circular pattern in the water. What to do! H-m-m-m-m. Get in much closer to the dragonfly (Question) -  I think you probably have your own ideas on the best approach now since this image would be considered 'Vintage Alf Bailey'.  All the very best,

Sincere Thanks for taking the time to delve into the Alf Bailey Archives : - )

I think you are spot on, getting closer to the dragonfly would have been the right option, but as it was at the time I was taking the shots, I was only in possession of an 18 - 55mm nikkor kit lens (which I found to be very good as a general purpose lens) and a Sigma 10 - 24 mm which wasn't suitable at all. Getting any closer would have mean't getting knee deep in water, not something that would normally bother me, but I fear the splashing would have disturbed the little creature.  I do intend at some point to have another go at this type of photography, your icicle images are amazing and not least inspirational and I'd love to produce something like them. But for the time being at least, time is short and landscapes continue to dominate my persuits.

Thanks again Tony, its always good to get your angle on things.

Best Regards

Alf

Thank you Alf for your recent comments on some of my images. I like the use of the limited focal plane in this image. Regards. Bob

Many Thanks .........I chased these insects around for hours trying to get a decent shot, harder than it looks : - ) 

Regards 

 

Alf