Hovering dragonflies...
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- twebster
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Hovering dragonflies...
I think dragonflies are the insect world's equivalent of hummingbirds. If I can photograph hovering hummingbirds why not
photograph hovering dragonflies?
Wandering Glider Dragonfly.
The last thing a mosquito sees in its rear view mirror!
I caught this Wandering Glider Dragonfly backlighted against early morning sunlight. I just love the transluscent effect and the
sparkles on the wings. I haven't found an opportunity to repeat this effect since I shot this image.
All of these images were made with my 500mm f 4L IS lens + 2x II tc + 25mm extension tube between the lens and tc.
Comment and critiques welcomed and encouraged.
photograph hovering dragonflies?
Wandering Glider Dragonfly.
The last thing a mosquito sees in its rear view mirror!
I caught this Wandering Glider Dragonfly backlighted against early morning sunlight. I just love the transluscent effect and the
sparkles on the wings. I haven't found an opportunity to repeat this effect since I shot this image.
All of these images were made with my 500mm f 4L IS lens + 2x II tc + 25mm extension tube between the lens and tc.
Comment and critiques welcomed and encouraged.
Tom Webster
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!
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Ouch, what a nice little macro lens he has
Killer stuff Tom and look how different the tastes are: I do like the third most for its sweet back lighting! Extremely well captured!
Question: what focusing mode did use the lens in for that shot: AI Servo, one shot or (my guess) manual focus?
Best,
Sven
Killer stuff Tom and look how different the tastes are: I do like the third most for its sweet back lighting! Extremely well captured!
Question: what focusing mode did use the lens in for that shot: AI Servo, one shot or (my guess) manual focus?
Best,
Sven
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- twebster
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Thanks for the nice comments, my friends. Sven, I actually used AIServo focus. Keep in mind, these dragonflies are a good 15' to 20' away. The AIServo mode on the 1D MkII is exceptional.Sven Bernert wrote:Ouch, what a nice little macro lens he has
Killer stuff Tom and look how different the tastes are: I do like the third most for its sweet back lighting! Extremely well captured!
Question: what focusing mode did use the lens in for that shot: AI Servo, one shot or (my guess) manual focus?
Best,
Sven
Tom Webster
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!
Beautiful captures Tom!
I have a question too. Is your sensor so free of dust (very clean sky) or it is post processing? Or maybe this problem is mainly visible on macros when apreture is stopped far down?
I have a question too. Is your sensor so free of dust (very clean sky) or it is post processing? Or maybe this problem is mainly visible on macros when apreture is stopped far down?
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- Mike B in OKlahoma
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Good show! I envy the ability of your Mk II to do this in skilled hands. I personally like #2, quite different from what we usually see, even when someone pulls this off.
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- twebster
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Nikola, I try to keep my sensor as clean as possible but I still get dust spots. I clean the sensor once a week and then I clone out any remaining dust spots. It's true, though, more dust will show up at smaller f stops. I generally do not stop this lens down past f 8 and that helps, too.MacroLuv wrote:Beautiful captures Tom!
I have a question too. Is your sensor so free of dust (very clean sky) or it is post processing? Or maybe this problem is mainly visible on macros when apreture is stopped far down?
Tom Webster
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!
- twebster
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No need ot be jealous, mate. Spend US$10,000 on a kit and you, too, can photograph hovering dragonflies Seriously, Danny, in this case the right equipment does help a lot. I just ordered a new Canon 100mm macro lens so, hopefully, you'll see some new macros from me. The temps are 110°F (43°C) plus right now and the birds have gone into deep cover to stay cool. It's time for dragonfliesnzmacro wrote:You want jealousy M8t, OK, you got it
Brilliant shots and perfect timing Tom. I'm in awe M8t. Superb !!!
All the best to the clan from this mob
Danny.
Tom Webster
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!
Phoenix "The Valley of the Sun", Arizona, USA
The worst day photographing dragonflies is better than the best day working!