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07-MAR-2006

March 7.

Would like some advice on settings for capturing dragonflies in flight please.
It was late afternoon, bit contrasty with foliage, trees etc.


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Andrew Vincent22-Apr-2008 11:59
Looks pretty great to me, you should see my pathetic attempt, LOL!

Excellent, BIG VOTE!
Mihai21-Jan-2008 08:38
Incredible shot !
arminb22-Jul-2006 09:49
...and to this one :o)
Guest 15-Mar-2006 01:44
Geesh, I'd love to get a shot like this! Can't see any reason to complain, great goin'. These things can be hard to get sitting still, much less in flight.
Guest 15-Mar-2006 00:46
Dont think you need any:-))) awesome, looks like hes wearing a crash helmet:-)
Guest 11-Mar-2006 08:08
wow this was a good catch!!
sorry can't give any advice about small critters....i only shoot species that are at least above 4 feet tall. :)
Guest 09-Mar-2006 18:46
Outstanding capture! Gotta love that face!
Guest 09-Mar-2006 13:10
Superb Sheila - voted!
Guest 09-Mar-2006 13:10
Looks fantastic.
John Hastings08-Mar-2006 12:17
GMV - a winning shot! Well done.

I can't advise from personal experience but know that flash can help freeze the action, if that's your aim.
Susan 08-Mar-2006 07:28
btw, I think that's a prize winning shot as it is!!
You should be entering your work in comps and exhibitions.
Susan 08-Mar-2006 07:24
Wow!! this is a great capture.
As for advice, I think your doing well without any hehe. I dont mind the wing blur at all, it adds to the image and feel of movement. If your after a complete freeze, well shutter speed is the clue (at 1/800s you froze the body) consider sports photography eg, car racing...look at some of their shutter settings, and iso. In 'film' photgraphy, 800 - 1600 iso would be the go. I don't know how 'iso' goes with digital, but try a faster shutter (1600)..good luck ;-))
Lloyd & Sandy Spitalnik08-Mar-2006 07:14
Fantastic image! It's hard enough to follow them with binoculars much less get this super pic. GMV S
shatterbug08-Mar-2006 05:45
I think maybe you should be giving the dragonfly lessons, not taking them. :-) Great capture, I know that was a tough shot!
Gayle Jenkins08-Mar-2006 05:28
Looks like fabulous shot to me!
Steven Jusczyk08-Mar-2006 05:27
Looks like you got off on the right foot! Great catch.
csmallari08-Mar-2006 05:07
Wonderful capture Sheila !!!!
carol j. phipps08-Mar-2006 04:01
No advise needed!!! Excellent work.
Dave Wixx08-Mar-2006 03:55
Beautiful.
Greg Harp08-Mar-2006 03:37
WOW! Excellent! GMV
Tom Munson08-Mar-2006 03:30
Terrific shot, you nailed him Sheila.
Guest 08-Mar-2006 03:28
Wonderful lighting and sharpness on the head. I also love the black background, the movement of the wings...
— l'Un.
Breland08-Mar-2006 03:17
You have an excellent shot here Sheila nice details and color. You are doing something right.
laine8208-Mar-2006 02:35
That ia almost a miricle as they dart faster than I blink !! ~GMV ~ for perfection.
Yvonne08-Mar-2006 00:07
Wow! What can I say! Fantastic action shot of the dragonfly!
Jackdad07-Mar-2006 22:55
what a beautiful critter
chrisse07-Mar-2006 21:04
You're doing perfect, no advice needed I should say. This is great. GMV
Chrisse
Gary Winters07-Mar-2006 20:25
The important thing is make sure you have a signed model release before posting.
Johnny JAG07-Mar-2006 19:49
Al said it, it's great.
BAS Photography07-Mar-2006 19:27
Super shot!
Guy Bruyea07-Mar-2006 19:26
Agree with Al advice? that's a wonderful shot great BG. Nicely done.
Al Chesworth07-Mar-2006 18:45
That's a cracking shot, what on earth do you think you need advice on. Vote.
beverley harrison07-Mar-2006 17:17
you need to sprout wings and fly alongside?! ;)
Guest 07-Mar-2006 17:01
Super impressive. GMV!
Guest 07-Mar-2006 16:54
Excellent catch. Voted
Peter Stahl07-Mar-2006 16:53
Outstanding shot Sheila you captured the moment perfectly, especially with the wing blur. GMV.
Jola Dziubinska07-Mar-2006 16:50
Wonderful shot. Very well done, Sheila.
Voted.
Herb 07-Mar-2006 16:05
Great catch
Graham Tomlin07-Mar-2006 15:54
very lovely regards Helen
Bryan Murahashi07-Mar-2006 15:53
Fabulous capture.
Victoria07-Mar-2006 15:51
Gorgeous dragonflie and composition!
Guest 07-Mar-2006 15:43
I'd love to give adviCe but I don't have any experience yet of taking flying dragon fly. I think that's quite dificult. This is actually a nice capture of a flying dragonfly. I like how the light focused on the head and his wings at still visibly on move despite of the subdued light :)
Guenter Eh07-Mar-2006 15:34
I saw the famous dragon fly shots of Laine - but this one is still living! Outstanding shot Sheila!
QUERIDO07-Mar-2006 15:04
very nice
Marco Valk07-Mar-2006 15:03
nice catch
Arno Meintjes Wildlife07-Mar-2006 14:57
Fantastic capture
Guest 07-Mar-2006 14:48
nicely done!
Gayle P. Clement07-Mar-2006 14:46
Great flight shot!