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MrGreenBug
08-17-2009, 02:34 AM
Had the weekend on my knees and elbows for these (Click on the image for a larger version):


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Sog3kkrsA6I/AAAAAAAAEZE/eAxhkfwONL4/s400/Dragonfly_01.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/vjkWvJUwwKkU31d5HyujgA?feat=directlink)


http://lh6.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Sog3k4sye9I/AAAAAAAAEZI/tvcu_tptvgQ/s400/Dragonfly_02.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/XiKY1SPAEWyyPw_wBASDJQ?feat=directlink)


http://lh4.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Sog3lW1OwOI/AAAAAAAAEZQ/O14JY6l7CIM/s400/Dragonfly_11.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/Hw-gyE7pzk6yDmtwT61yHQ?feat=directlink)


One more... [:D]


http://lh3.ggpht.com/_7nO3EBpvAsc/Sog3l_C3AmI/AAAAAAAAEZU/cKBuuZ0j0xI/s400/Dragonfly_15.jpg ("http://picasaweb.google.com/lh/photo/kmAcsKKGqhNReByUm260_g?feat=directlink)


Thank you for taking time to view these photos. Your C&C are always welcome.
EdN
08-17-2009, 02:43 AM
Very sharp and very nicely done! What type of lens and camera were you using?
Maleko
08-17-2009, 05:57 AM
very crisp photos! nice
MrGreenBug
08-17-2009, 06:27 AM
Very sharp and very nicely done! What type of lens and camera were you using?





Thank you EdN! I used a 1000D and it's beloved kit lens. It's all that I have. Just trying to maximize it's capabilities so to speak. [:D] I did a little dpp + photoshop + sharpening + cropping... viola!






very crisp photos! nice
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Thanks Maleko!
Oren
08-17-2009, 06:27 AM
Yes, very good results. The blue one is the best I believe.
MrGreenBug
08-17-2009, 06:30 AM
Yes, very good results. The blue one is the best I believe.
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Thanks Oren for the wonderful comments. This newb has a [:D] on his face.
Oren
08-17-2009, 06:36 AM
Did you use a tripod? How close did you get?
MrGreenBug
08-17-2009, 06:43 AM
Did you use a tripod? How close did you get?
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No tripod. Hand-held only as I was chasing this fliers around the newly cut lawn and I needed to change positions quickly and the tripod would be a hindrance though I could have used a small one.


Umm.. I got pretty close to them to get a close-up shot as I was using only a kit lens (18-55). I'd would repeatedly sneak and crawl towards them. [:D] Had fun chasing them though. [:D]


The little scratches on my knees and elbows were worth it I think. [:)]
EdN
08-17-2009, 02:38 PM
Very sharp and very nicely done! What type of lens and camera were you using?





Thank you EdN! I used a 1000D and it's beloved kit lens. It's all that I have. Just trying to maximize it's capabilities so to speak. /emoticons/emotion-2.gif I did a little dpp + photoshop + sharpening + cropping... viola!






Goes to show you again that you don't have to have the best gear to get great results.
greggf
08-17-2009, 06:16 PM
fantastic photos of dragonflies. Good contrast and colors. here is a photo of a dragonfly flying!! took me about 10 tries with a original 5d and 70-200 f4IS at f4@1/1000th. it is a about a 90% crop from the original


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hotsecretary
08-17-2009, 06:47 PM
How and the heck do you do this!? :) I see them for a second and they're gone, but then again I live in the city.



But hats off to you, especially if you're running around and handle holding these shots to get the buggers!
jusap
08-17-2009, 10:14 PM
Now that's kit <span style="color: red;"]Lens! [;)]
MrGreenBug
08-18-2009, 02:47 AM
Very sharp and very nicely done! What type of lens and camera were you using?





Thank you EdN! I used a 1000D and it's beloved kit lens. It's all that I have. Just trying to maximize it's capabilities so to speak. /emoticons/emotion-2.gif I did a little dpp + photoshop + sharpening + cropping... viola!







Goes to show you again that you don't have to have the best gear to get great results.
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Thanks EdN for the supportive comment! [:D]


Thanks greggf! I tried to get a photo the same as yours but was unsuccessful. Congrats for your success! [:D]
Colin
08-18-2009, 03:40 AM
way nice.





I wish I had suchawesome bugs.
MrGreenBug
08-19-2009, 12:21 AM
way nice.


I wish I had suchawesome bugs.
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Thanks Colin! I think they're thrive more in tropical places usually near bodies of water. [:D]
Don Burkett
08-19-2009, 08:51 AM
Meadowhawk


http://www.pbase.com/dbrasco/image/115127921/original.jpg


I've got a bunch of dragons at [View:http://www.pbase.com/dbrasco/dragon2009] if anyone is interested.


Thanks for viewing
MrGreenBug
08-19-2009, 09:01 AM
Meadowhawk


I've got a bunch of dragons at [View:http://www.pbase.com/dbrasco/dragon2009] if anyone is interested.


Thanks for viewing






Hi Don! That's an amazing dragonfly photo. Very sharp and well detailed. Amazing collection of dragonflies and damselflies. [:D]
Don Burkett
08-19-2009, 08:50 PM
Thank you and thanks for the comment on my site. I took an interest in dragons this summer and have tried to do their beauty justice.
MrGreenBug
08-20-2009, 12:14 AM
Thank you and thanks for the comment on my site. I took an interest in dragons this summer and have tried to do their beauty justice.
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They're really interesting. Coming in all sort of colors and sizes. Looking forward for more of your photos of these fliers. [:)]