Dragons and Damsels

[Bobobird]

More from first macro day.

C/C welcomed and always appreciated.

Thanks for looking.


1. In flight (DIFs are soooooooooo hard to catch...)


2. Would have preferred the lower wing to be sharper...


3.


4.


5.

[Geoff F]

Those have worked well. You have managed to get square to the long bodied insects which has prevented any focus depth problems.

With the second one, you can't really get such fine detail in the head and also retain good focus on the wings. What you have done is really all that is possible; unless you merge multiple focus points which is difficult to achieve with live subjects in the wild.

[jprzybyla]

Nice images Bobo, good detail and color. Number 4 is my favorite, such a distinct color.

[FrankMi]

I've seen em, tried without success to get images this good, but the pink one? Outstanding Bobo!

[Bobobird]

Thanks Joe, Frank.

Thanks Geoff.
I looked at the full size again and it appears that the oof front wing is due to wing movement as the one behind is still sharp. Perhaps should have cropped from 3 instead of another shot.

Have a long long long way to go --- this is an entirely new experience and have lots to learn. Just hoping this does not overtake my birding.

[jeeperman]

Very well done series Bobo. Great detail!

[Geoff F]

It just means having to look in two directions now, up for the birds and down for the bugs.

And, from my experience, you will always have the wrong lens fitted when that exceptional shot suddenly appears.

[stardelta]

Bobo, what an amazing set of images. For me it's 2 & 4, they are nothing short of stunning.