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Dragonfly
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:26 pmby Nicole
I was out trying to get flight shots of pelicans when I noticed this dragonfly hovering around. The 80-400VR was a bit slow at times so this was the best I got. Almost got it but not quite as the head is a bit blurry.
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:30 pmby sirhc55
Not bad Nicole considering they are flightly little devils
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 9:31 pmby kipper
Nicole....you've nailed it. Today I think you've seen my shot of the Cabbage White Butterfly. A few times I was trying to get it midflight. I found it very difficult. Perhaps the dragonfly have a flight that is more predictable, I'm not sure. The butterfly however was darting all over the place and I found it impossible to pan with.
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:04 pmby mic
WoW
Great shot Nicole, don't know how you caught this baby. They go at Warp Speed, well done.
Kipper, I can just imagine you darting all over the place with that big VR Club, wouldn't like to be standing next to you in action.
Mic.
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:08 pmby Greg B
Fantastic shot Nicole
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 10:09 pmby Matty B
Hey Nicole,
This is a fine shot. I see no real focal distractions? The way the dragonfly has it's legs tucked up like so is most interesting and clear to see in your shot. I like the way you have it framed within the area and the background is a delight!
Thanks
Hi
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 11:17 pmby yeocsa
Hi Nicole,
Nice shot there. Not easy to catch it in mid flight.
Manual focus may be easier.
regards,
Arthur
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Sat Mar 12, 2005 11:31 pmby Manta
Outstanding shot Nicole. Reminds me of a scene from Apocalypse Now - "I love the smell of nectar in the morning...."
They're bloody hard to capture though I have found they'll often retrace their flight paths so sometimes you can be lucky. Not to say that this was a lucky shot!
I've got a couple of in-flight dragons but nothing of this quality. My favourite is one I shot sunbaking, here:
http://manta.smugmug.com/photos/17054426-L.jpg- if anyone is interested.
Keep up the great work Nicole.
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 12:49 pmby Sean
Cool shot Nicole, sometimes photography is like a box of chocolates hey!
Impressive lens work too
Cheers Sean
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:00 pmby stubbsy
Nicole
Notwithstanding your comments about focus I'd have to say I'd be more than happy with this shot and I reckon you should be too.
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Tue Mar 15, 2005 4:06 pmby Glen
Beautiful Nicole, well caught.
Manta, isn't it "I love the smell of napalm in the morning"?
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Wed Mar 16, 2005 4:39 pmby mudder
You've done well to catch that with the 80-400... Wouldn't notice the soft focus on the head if it wasn't mentioned, looks great to me...
Cheers,
Mudder
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 8:50 pmby big pix
great pix....... a little movement adds to the overall shot and adds mood to get away from the normal. Keep up the great work
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Thu Mar 17, 2005 9:16 pmby christiand
great shot !
I tried to catch them flying, didn't have a chance what so ever.
Cheers
CD
