They're Here

[Deleted member 34016]

At last some Dragonfly action on and around my pond

Managed to grab a couple this afternoon, the sun was against me- Sigma 105mm f2.8 Macro lens

1.


DSC00239 Jolly Green by Les Moxon Photography, on Flickr


2.


DSC00245 Banded D by Les Moxon Photography, on Flickr

Thanks for looking - the BG was a handy piece of card I carry in the camera bag lol

Les

 

[robbino]

both great shots, really amazing detail. Your background works well, how did you put that in place without disturbing the dragonflys.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

both great shots, really amazing detail. Your background works well, how did you put that in place without disturbing the dragonflys.

I have the card on a small spike- So, I placed about a metre behind a regular perch, which I spotted this morning whilst out with the dogs, so I simply placed it behind, grabbed the camera, sat and waited, patience paid off

Les

 

[robbino]

I have the card on a small spike- So, I placed about a metre behind a regular perch, which I spotted this morning whilst out with the dogs, so I simply placed it behind, grabbed the camera, sat and waited, patience paid off

Les

Indeed your patience did pay off, thanks for the information

 

[Thomas Covenant]

Couple of beauts there Les
I haven't seen a Banded Demoiselle for ages.

John

 

[IanT74]

These are really great Les. Fantastic stuff!

 

[gerbstoke]

Fine pictures Les.

 

[The Chiller]

Both very nice shots Les

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Thank you gentlemen, your comments are appreciated

Les

 

[mattd85]

Superb les! I love the second one !

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Thank you Matt - I did have to a buy myself a NEW Sigma 105mm f2.8 as I missed the one I sold to you so much

And now I have some life on and around my pond I'm glad I did buy another


Les

 

[andyka1a]

Great images Les, fantastic dof and pin sharp

 

[redfan]

The eye colour of both, and the wings of the first, suggest they are both very teneral. Probably emerged in the early morning. Great photos.

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Thank you Andy & Stephen, I appreciate you taking the time to comment

Les

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Thank you- I think


Les

 

[mattd85]

Thank you Matt - I did have to a buy myself a NEW Sigma 105mm f2.8 as I missed the one I sold to you so much

And now I have some life on and around my pond I'm glad I did buy another

Les

Your lucky to have such quick access to land like that , I would never be in the house lol

 

[Deleted member 34016]

Your lucky to have such quick access to land like that , I would never be in the house lol

I guess so, but I paid a good price for my 100 acres- left it for nature to get a grip and it has


Les