Flying Dragonflies

[Brachytron]

I captured these on the very hot Sunday just gone.

Downy Emerald

Four-spotted Chaser

Four-spotted Chaser mating in-flight (this only takes 2-3 seconds)

All taken with 7D+300mmf4+25ext tube, AF Servo Expansion, Auto ISO selection 1/1000. Thanks for looking.

 

[nigpd]

You are rapidly becomming very skillful at getting these, Mark.

An excellent set and some great work

 

[Snipet]

Great shots there Mark, One word of advice though. Dont let any of the lads and ladies from the exbury meet see these or there may be jealousy a plenty. There were 8-9 of us trying to get a pic of one of these and only 1 of us succeeded as far as i know.

 

[Brachytron]

Thanks Nigel

Thanks Gareth, although looking at the posted shots from Exbury meet suggests they haven't got much to be jealous about!

 

[NSNO]

Wow, getting in flight macro shots is about as tough as it gets, the first two are corkers and the third is just showing off

 

[LindaB]

Good in-flight shots, especially the Downy Emerald shot - they are so fast and very difficult to get in-flights of.

Linda

 

[Deleted member 3428]

Superb set, I had a go yesterday briefly and not the easiest things to catch in flight.

 

[jakeblu]

Fantastic shots, I find it hard enough capturing birds in flight never mind insects. No 3 is unbelievable.

Steve

 

[Deleted member 34016]

spot on- wish I could get shots like those

ah well back to practising :bang:

Les

 

[Roy C]

Nice captures Mark - not easy!

 

[Brachytron]

Thanks everyone, its a frustrating challenge but one that is rewarding at the end.

 

[NWgaz]

some great captures there well done