Hawker dragonfly in light rain

Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
edited August 10, 2008 in Holy Macro
Much to my suprise this hawker dragonfly visited again on Sunday in the light rain. All shots ISO800 natural light except the last shot (full flash).
Brian V.

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  • Unbrok3nUnbrok3n Registered Users Posts: 444 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    Uugh, so good its depressing.
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  • RaphyRaphy Registered Users Posts: 431 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    Unbrok3n wrote:
    Uugh, so good its depressing.

    Ya, tell me about it... I actually liked some of my macros until i just saw these :cry ... These are spectacular bowdown.gif

    (oh well, back to the old drawing board) rolleyes1.gif
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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    Thanks for the comments :)
    Come on guys - I get a lot of practice at this- it's my main retirement hobby.
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  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    Fantastic shots Lord V. Can I ask were you using extension tubes or something else as well as the 105?

    I have a 400D and the Sigma 105 and I KNOW my camera and lens are capable of such shots. It's just me that isn't at the moment.. hehehe :)
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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    IPClark wrote:
    Fantastic shots Lord V. Can I ask were you using extension tubes or something else as well as the 105?

    I have a 400D and the Sigma 105 and I KNOW my camera and lens are capable of such shots. It's just me that isn't at the moment.. hehehe :)

    Thanks Ian :)

    The first 4 shots are just the sigma 105 with no ext tubes. The last shot was taken with an MPE-65 lens but only around 2:1.

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  • Awais YaqubAwais Yaqub Registered Users Posts: 10,572 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    clap.gif beautiful work as always
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  • GOLDENORFEGOLDENORFE Super Moderators Posts: 4,747 moderator
    edited August 5, 2008
    great! like #3 &4 best. superb colours.clap.gifclap.gif
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  • teamracephotosteamracephotos Registered Users Posts: 492 Major grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    Inspirational
    Brian those images must have brought a big smile to your face! They did for me….. simply amazing. MM
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  • flflierflflier Registered Users Posts: 12 Big grins
    edited August 5, 2008
    All I can say is "IMPRESSIVE"

    Jim (flflier)
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2008
    Thanks for the kind comments :)- much appreciated.

    TRP - was rather pleased with the way these came out. First time I've worn an Ossie bush hat while photographing - to keep the drizzle off the camera.

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  • SkippySkippy Registered Users Posts: 12,075 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2008
    Lord Vetinari wrote:
    Much to my suprise this hawker dragonfly visited again on Sunday in the light rain. All shots ISO800 natural light except the last shot (full flash).
    Brian V.


    Ahhhhhhh the good Ole Ozzie Bush Hat from the Land DownUnder rolleyes1.gif
    Bet if you look on the rim on the inside it says made in China or Taiwan rolleyes1.gif

    The Hawker has beautiful markings Brian, and as usual you bring out the brilliance in all the critters you shoot clap.gif .... Skippy :D
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  • IPClarkIPClark Registered Users Posts: 2,355 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2008
    Lord Vetinari wrote:
    Thanks Ian :)

    The first 4 shots are just the sigma 105 with no ext tubes. The last shot was taken with an MPE-65 lens but only around 2:1.

    Brian V.


    Thanks Brian :). I think the subjects I'm finding are a bit too small. Need to get out to a canal and try and photograph something a touch larger with a bigger face :)
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  • tleetlee Registered Users Posts: 1,090 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2008
    Beautiful! Love the colors! clap.gif
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  • Paul IddonPaul Iddon Registered Users Posts: 5,129 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2008
    Last two are stunning, as I have come to expect nowadays Brian. clap.gif

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  • matasamatasa Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2008
    Amazing as alwaysclap.gif

    god I miss this forum and your picturs
    I can resist everything except temptation
  • dadwtwinsdadwtwins Registered Users Posts: 804 Major grins
    edited August 6, 2008
    Love #3's colors and composition.clap.gif
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  • hschlessphotohschlessphoto Registered Users Posts: 207 Major grins
    edited August 7, 2008
    ridiculously amazing

    two words is all they need
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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited August 7, 2008
    Thanks for looking and the kind comments everybody - much appreciated :D

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  • PhilHPhilH Registered Users Posts: 31 Big grins
    edited August 8, 2008
    Superb yet again Brianclap.gif

    Just to contradict your description, 1 & 2 are at ISO800, 3 & 4 are at 200 :ivar mwink.gif:D
  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited August 9, 2008
    PhilH wrote:
    Superb yet again Brianclap.gif

    Just to contradict your description, 1 & 2 are at ISO800, 3 & 4 are at 200 :ivar mwink.gif:D

    Thanks Phil
    Whoops you are right. The first 2 shots are natural light and the last 3 shots are flash.
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  • Marc LangilleMarc Langille Registered Users Posts: 58 Big grins
    edited August 9, 2008
    Hi Brian,

    The last two are a real treat! Wonderful captures! Was your "victim" being compliant? :D

    Curious: what's the MWD (min. working distance) from the front element on the Sigma 105?

    Regards,
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  • Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,901 Major grins
    edited August 10, 2008
    Marc Langille wrote:
    Hi Brian,

    The last two are a real treat! Wonderful captures! Was your "victim" being compliant? :D

    Curious: what's the MWD (min. working distance) from the front element on the Sigma 105?

    Regards,
    Marc

    Thanks Marc :)

    I've spotted what I suspect is the same Southern Hawker dragonfly in the garden three times now this year and it does seem fairly laid back as long as you are careful.

    The sigma 105mm mfd is about 4.5" in front of the end of the lens body (the lens is actually recessed about 1")

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