I managed to spend a couple of days looking for some Northern Dragonflies around loch Maree, I was mainly there for Azure Hawker which is turning into an annual event but alas no joy. It is also an excellent site for Northern Emerald although not common I have usually found one. The day was a typical summers day on the west coast sun, rain and cloud which is good for searching and also following dragonflies. This Male was partrolling in the sunshine and when the cloud and rain came would rest up giving me the opportunity to spot where he rested. Cropped to square format for web presentation.
Canon EOS 1D MkII, 180mm Lens, Tripod, F8, 1/60, ISO Rating 100
Just had a quick scan on the web and it seems images of these are rare indeed making this fine capure even more wonderful. I like the water droplets and surroundings. Do you have any more angles? It would be nice to see a side view.
Thanks for sharing.
Personally I would like to see more of the eyes, they seem to blend in with the brown twig
Looks like a stunning environment to take photos, the dew droplets really add to the picture, Tim's right it would be nice to see some more of this fascinating creature
Here is a side profile of him, I think he was just reaching the end of his teneral stage as his eyes were not quite as green as I have seen on others in the past, the side profile does show that lovely metalic green on the thorax showing that he is almost there. Loch Maree is a stunning place with some belting dragonflies but it is hard to work with the weather and of course the midges which are relentless, I nearly photographed an Azure Hawker but he flew just as I was about to take the picture, which was a shame as I have been trying for the past five years. The Dragonfly is not sharpe all the way through as I was battling against the wind as well.
The 5D sounds good I might be tempted next year, I agree about the eyes but I could only shoot at F8 because of the wind and then the rain got really heavey and had to take cover, the first post was taken about 20 mins after this one so it was great he was still there, otherwise I would have been dissappointed.
Cheers Danny, definately goes on my wish list, looks a stonking place to take pics, that background is super. I've always been midge proof so next year loch Maree here I come.
Very nice, I too would like to see more of the head of this stunning DF, (which you have in the second shot) Like the sense of environment you have created...
Two excellent images. I really like the colours in the first shot, and the water droplets make the image a bit different. A great shot of the insect itself and also of showing it in it's habitat.
cheers
Sean
Posted by David Taylor on July 22, 2006 at 5:18 AM
Both are excellent, although if pushed I prefer the second one. The heather in the first one I
find slightly distracting. Well done considering the weather and of course the midges!
Posted by Ian Hardy on August 11, 2006 at 10:46 AM
Danny.
Well done i like both of the pics.
Posted by Rob Chace on August 11, 2006 at 11:06 AM
Discussion
15 repliesCanon EOS 1D MkII, 180mm Lens, Tripod, F8, 1/60, ISO Rating 100
Danny
Thanks for sharing.
Tim
Personally I would like to see more of the eyes, they seem to blend in with the brown twig
Looks like a stunning environment to take photos, the dew droplets really add to the picture, Tim's right it would be nice to see some more of this fascinating creature
Here is a side profile of him, I think he was just reaching the end of his teneral stage as his eyes were not quite as green as I have seen on others in the past, the side profile does show that lovely metalic green on the thorax showing that he is almost there. Loch Maree is a stunning place with some belting dragonflies but it is hard to work with the weather and of course the midges which are relentless, I nearly photographed an Azure Hawker but he flew just as I was about to take the picture, which was a shame as I have been trying for the past five years. The Dragonfly is not sharpe all the way through as I was battling against the wind as well.
Many Thanks
Danny
The 5D sounds good I might be tempted next year, I agree about the eyes but I could only shoot at F8 because of the wind and then the rain got really heavey and had to take cover, the first post was taken about 20 mins after this one so it was great he was still there, otherwise I would have been dissappointed.
Danny
Tim
Colin
Super image and I love the BG even though it detracts a little from the wing detail!
David
I also agree about the background when I used a lower aperture it was to distracting.
Tim
I will see you there, if you need any pointers for the right area give me a bell.
Danny
Two great captures made a bit more special by the drops.
Best wishes
Phil
Two excellent images. I really like the colours in the first shot, and the water droplets make the image a bit different. A great shot of the insect itself and also of showing it in it's habitat.
cheers
Sean
find slightly distracting. Well done considering the weather and of course the midges!
Well done i like both of the pics.