Mating Common Darters

20D, 400/2.8 + 2x, ISO400, 1/500 @ f10, A-327 + BH1, ACR4.1 + CS3.

Hi,

I guess it is official now, Hurst has lost it , Taking close up images with the longest rig I can muster (800mm)

Was also just about to topple into the lake where I was balancing on the bank in an attempt to get back far enough... Was walking back to the car when I spotted these two and decided to go for it....

All the best

Phil

Well worth the effort Phil - clonking image and I don't mind the OoF greenery FG in the least - NICE ONE

Big Rigs rule Phil

Great Shot
I am so jealous, I managed to see a couple mating yesterday, But hubby had my camera!

Even if I did have the camera, my picture wouldnt have been as good as yours :-)

Jacqui

Hi Phil

Cracking image - well composed with great detail and BG!

David

Fantastic picture. Leaf in the bottom right hand corner is a little bit distracting for me but still great.

Its a well detailed and nicely framed shot Phil

Last weekend i tried my luck with these chaps using my 400mm + 1.6, and although i binned the lot of them, the 400/2.8's have a useful minimum focus distance, and less need for tubes, me thinks

Fine shot!!

Alan

Fine shot Phil as per usual

Hi Phil thats the way shoot first then look at the results which have came out nice
John
Aberdeen

Hi Phil

Cool shot. 800mm macro, that's the way to go, and I thought my 180mm was heavy.

cheers

Sean