Flying Dragonfly

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Went to take pics of wakeboarding but not much going on. Spotted this dragonfly & decided to give it a try. Can't believe how fast these guys are.
Had to use manual focus most of the time & just hope!! This was a first for me but I think I may be hooked.
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Chris







 
#1 looks promising, but the i age is soooo small. can you post a larger one?
 
not sure I have done this right.

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hope so.
Chris
 
A brilliant set of in-flight DF shots - even more impressive as your first go, so very well done!

Yes, it is very addictive and quite a challenge. Some days you get lucky, others you get very disappointed and frustrated, but you still go back for more lol.

Linda
 
Fully agree with Linda, seriously not easy and a big dollop of luck is needed to get them well. Nice views of what I am fairly sure is an Emperor Dragonfly - Anax imperator - they will fly for most of the day.
 
Yep, Emperor Dragonfly. #1 is great, especialliy as this species does not stop flying often. You'll definately get hooked and while-away many hours trying to get that shot that is better than your last one.
 
Thanks for the comments guys. Yeah you are right I think luck has a lot to do with it. Got a chance this weekend to do it again, bit of advice, should I stick with the 70 - 200 or use my 105 micro? Prefer the flying shots rather than static to be honest. Like the challenge!!
Regards
Chris
 
latestarter said:
Thanks for the comments guys. Yeah you are right I think luck has a lot to do with it. Got a chance this weekend to do it again, bit of advice, should I stick with the 70 - 200 or use my 105 micro? Prefer the flying shots rather than static to be honest. Like the challenge!!
Regards
Chris
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Use the 70-200mm, set camera to auto ISO, shutter speed priority at around 1/1000 sec and fire away - good luck and don't forget to pots you results.
 
They are great very well done. I managed to snap one of these when he was still (in my gallery) but I didnt have a prayer while he was in flight you caught it very well!!
 
Brachytron said:
Use the 70-200mm, set camera to auto ISO, shutter speed priority at around 1/1000 sec and fire away - good luck and don't forget to pots you results.
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Any reason why not to use the 105?

Thanks for the comments Michelle, yeah these guys are hard to get. Cant wait for Sunday, son playing/training basketball for 6 hours leaving me 6 hours to catch that df.
Chris
 
Great images. They have nspired me to get out my 105mm & go hunting around the garden (if the sun stays with us).
 
Superb images, you have spurred me on to go to our local lakes and try to capture the dragonfly there
 
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