Posted by John Robinson on August 26, 2013 at 10:48 AM
Male. Finally managed to get one in mid wing flashing or display.
For some strange reasonI seem to be getting better resuk=lts on macro with the 70-300mm with a tube than with the 150 sigma macro. Maybe its the VR making the difference.
Big crop
D7100
Nikor 70-300mm
500ISO
400th sec @f13
Levels Paint Shop Pro
CZM
Sharpening and contrast down 1 in camera.
Cheers
JR
Nice shot John, but i think you will find its a Banded Demoiselle.
Cheers
Ian
Posted by John Robinson on August 26, 2013 at 3:47 PM
Absolutely right Ian. I meant "beautiful" as in pretty as a bit of fun actually. I'll change the title
Well spotted
Cheers
JR
Posted by Nick Mckeown on August 26, 2013 at 3:57 PM
DOF well handled here JR and you caught the wing flick perfectly. Only get Beautiful Dems up here and they are my nemesis for getting a decent shot.
Nick.
Posted by David Sewell on August 26, 2013 at 5:59 PM
I am sure it is the VR making the difference from the 150mm Sigma, if you were able to use a monopod with the 150mm I suspect the quality would be more comparable.
David
Posted by David Taylor on August 27, 2013 at 2:11 PM
Saw one at Dunham Massey a few weeks back. None around here though.
I agree with David re the Sigma 150 mm lens.
Posted by Bob Johnson on August 28, 2013 at 8:07 AM
Smart Demoiselle John I wonder if you could tone down the big dark patch behind it?
Bob
Posted by John Robinson on August 28, 2013 at 9:02 AM
Thanks all.
Bob- I tried it and it looked a bit odd . I,ll have another go.
JR
Posted by John Robinson on August 28, 2013 at 4:36 PM
Bob
Sorry - I thought you mrant the shadow bit below the insect. I can do the other no probs.
#Cheers
JR
Posted by John Robinson on August 29, 2013 at 8:14 PM
Discussion
9 repliesFor some strange reasonI seem to be getting better resuk=lts on macro with the 70-300mm with a tube than with the 150 sigma macro. Maybe its the VR making the difference.
Big crop
D7100
Nikor 70-300mm
500ISO
400th sec @f13
Levels Paint Shop Pro
CZM
Sharpening and contrast down 1 in camera.
Cheers
JR
Cheers
Ian
Well spotted
Cheers
JR
Nick.
David
I agree with David re the Sigma 150 mm lens.
Bob
Bob- I tried it and it looked a bit odd . I,ll have another go.
JR
Sorry - I thought you mrant the shadow bit below the insect. I can do the other no probs.
#Cheers
JR
Cheers
JR