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One from today, first attempts at 'in flight' dragonfly shots.
C&C welcome.
Greg
Posted by John Robinson on September 28, 2008 at 4:43 PM
Good attempt Greg. I find this easier when in a bird hide doing something else.
One tip is to hang a CD up with some blue in it. They will often hover in front of it. - especially this species, which is a good static hoverer. One of the best to do in flight.
Cheers
JohnR
Posted by Matt Cole on September 28, 2008 at 5:10 PM
a pretty good effort Greg. The problem I had the other day was getting them with anything like a clean background.
Matt
Posted by Ian Andrews on September 28, 2008 at 5:14 PM
Nice one fr a first crack Greg.
Good to meet up again yesterday.
Ian
Posted by Rob Howard on September 28, 2008 at 5:31 PM
Hi Greg,
Great first effort and to be pleased with. John's tip is an excellent one.
Regards
Rob
Posted by eric weight on September 29, 2008 at 1:08 AM
No mean achievement Greg and a splendid first effort. Eric
Posted by Tom Smit on September 29, 2008 at 2:34 AM
Looks wonderful. Good picture. Until now I never succeeded in photographing flying dragonflies.
Discussion
10 repliesOne from today, first attempts at 'in flight' dragonfly shots.
C&C welcome.
Greg
One tip is to hang a CD up with some blue in it. They will often hover in front of it. - especially this species, which is a good static hoverer. One of the best to do in flight.
Cheers
JohnR
Matt
Good to meet up again yesterday.
Ian
Great first effort and to be pleased with. John's tip is an excellent one.
Regards
Rob
Nice to meet up on Saturday.
Fantastic! Fantastic! Fantastic!
Fran