Banded Demoiselle (and friend)

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Posted by Rob Ashton on July 6, 2008 at 3:29 PM

I took my 70-300mm IS out for probably the final time yesterday morning. I was staying at a mates house on the Test river and took a walk before breakfast with the 400d and 70-300mm handheld. It is a good spot for Bandeds and I struck it lucky.

This guy was so busy watching me that he failed to notice the Hover Fly hiding just below him. My 100-400mm IS should arrive this week so can't wait to try it out.

Rob

Canon 400d, 70-300mm f4-5.6 IS USM, iso400, f9, 1/200th, handheld with onboard flash, cropped and usm applied.

Posted by Matt Cole on July 6, 2008 at 3:33 PM

a nicely captured damselfly, these are one of my favourites. I'd have preferred less space on the left and some more on the right, but otherwise nice.

Matt

Posted by Justin on July 6, 2008 at 3:37 PM

Nice one Rob. I'll look forward to seeing some shots from your new 100-400mm.

Posted by Andy Shepherd on July 7, 2008 at 5:14 AM

Nice shot Rob , agree with Matt's comments re the space , enjoy the 100-400mm it's an excellent piece of kit.

Andy...

Posted by PhilH on July 7, 2008 at 7:46 AM

Agree with the comments, but still a nice image on an interesting perch, perhaps a tad more DoF or a more parallel viewpoint.

Posted by Rob Ashton on July 7, 2008 at 12:12 PM

Thanks guys. I was limited all round here. This was on a walk with non-photographers so understanding was minimal

There were constant cloud and wind movements and rain on and off. The males are extremely skittish and don't tolerate easy approach (too many dogs and walkers along).

I will try to get a better set of shots when I can get out on my own with either the 100-400mm and extension tubes or my 150mm Macro when it comes back from the repairshop.

Rob

Posted by Magnus Hird on July 7, 2008 at 3:09 PM

Agree about the space, but still a nice shot