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Dragon-fest 2005

tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
edited June 26, 2005 in Holy Macro
If Harry can have his egret fest, why not a Dragon fest? There seem to be alot more dragons around here than egrets. These guys were very cooperative today. They sat nicely on their perchs for quite a while, leaving only briefly to catch a few bugs. They didn't seem to mind me staring at them from only a few inches away.
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Thanks for looking.
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    dragon300zxdragon300zx Registered Users Posts: 2,575 Major grins
    edited June 21, 2005
    Hey if it's dragon fest where are the pictures of me ne_nau.gif . Ya'll best not be paparazzing me now. I can drive alot better then lohan after all.:toni
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    pathfinderpathfinder Super Moderators Posts: 14,697 moderator
    edited June 21, 2005
    tmlphoto wrote:
    If Harry can have his egret fest, why not a Dragon fest? There seem to be alot more dragons around here than egrets. These guys were very cooperative today. They sat nicely on their perchs for quite a while, leaving only briefly to catch a few bugs. They didn't seem to mind me staring at them from only a few inches away.
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    Thanks for looking.

    These shots are just first rate Thomas. Did you use the LSll on all these as well? Did you get the dark background by using a black background sheet or was it just that much darker than the flashed foreground?

    These are superb - nice sharp details against the black background is a joy to look at.
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    TristanPTristanP Registered Users Posts: 1,107 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2005
    Awesome - well done. Good sharpness and colors.
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    DaniDani Registered Users Posts: 807 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2005
    oh wow these are fantastic!!!!!
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    MuskyDudeMuskyDude Registered Users Posts: 1,508 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2005
    Excellent series Thomas, super sharp and wicked details! thumb.gif Another macromaniac!mwink.gif



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    tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2005
    Thanks all. All done with LS II, black background is because of aperture & shutter speed. Taken in late afternoon with fairly low ambient light. Thanks for looking.
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    Lord VetinariLord Vetinari Registered Users Posts: 15,900 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2005
    Wonderful shots Thomas esp the pic#1

    I'm quite jealous- still waiting for the dragon fly season to start here- I've only seen one- lots of damsel flies though.
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    HiggmeisterHiggmeister Registered Users Posts: 909 Major grins
    edited June 22, 2005
    These are excellent,
    especially #1. I don't see many dragons around here, too dry and hot I guessne_nau.gif. I do like looking at them here though. I can't add much to what has already been said except clap.gif .

    Thanks for sharing,
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    4labs4labs Registered Users Posts: 2,089 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2005
    Though yours blow mine away. This bugger has been buzzing around all day. Heavily cropped as I didn't have the right lens for it and I generally am not a fan of bugs.

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    tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2005
    4labs wrote:
    Though yours blow mine away. This bugger has been buzzing around all day. Heavily cropped as I didn't have the right lens for it and I generally am not a fan of bugs.

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    The colors really work with that shot. All those pastels really compliment one another. I was never really into bugs either, but my son is a real bug fanatic, so its something we can enjoy together. Thanks for sharing.
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    AndyAndy Registered Users Posts: 50,016 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2005
    thomas, stunning! the detail is great. the first one is damn near perfection.
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    Jekyll & HydeJekyll & Hyde Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2005
    J: Wonderful shots Thomas.

    H: I just love the clear wings.

    J: This was Egret idea for a thread too.

    H: I'll toss one in the mix.
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    tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2005
    andy wrote:
    thomas, stunning! the detail is great. the first one is damn near perfection.
    Thanks Andy. I really appreciate your encouraging comments.
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    tmlphototmlphoto Registered Users Posts: 1,444 Major grins
    edited June 24, 2005
    Jekyll & Hyde wrote:
    J: Wonderful shots Thomas.

    H: I just love the clear wings.

    J: This was Egret idea for a thread too.

    H: I'll toss one in the mix.
    J&H

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    Great shot J&H. Welcome to Dragonfest 2005. I really like the abstract feel to the shot. Whose idea? Jekyll or Hydes?
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    didymusdidymus Registered Users Posts: 21 Big grins
    edited June 25, 2005
    Recent shot:
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    Few weeks ago:
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    These guys are out in force, I took a bunch of shots in the last few days. Havent processed any others yet, but fun subjects :)
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    Jekyll & HydeJekyll & Hyde Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2005
    tmlphoto wrote:
    Great shot J&H. Welcome to Dragonfest 2005. I really like the abstract feel to the shot. Whose idea? Jekyll or Hydes?
    J: Thanks Thomas. I think this was the Dragon's idea. I found him on the forest floor and he seemed to be struggling a bit.

    H: I placed a twig in front of him and he climbed on. I stuck the twig between my knees and shot from above, a distance of about 8 inches. Talk about lucky, eh?

    didymus wrote:
    These guys are out in force, I took a bunch of shots in the last few days. Havent processed any others yet, but fun subjects :)
    J: I like the mood of the first shot.

    H: And the detail in the second is very good.
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    GREAPERGREAPER Registered Users Posts: 3,113 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2005
    I'll throw a couple in, but they are not as good as what you folks have posted.

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    Jekyll & HydeJekyll & Hyde Registered Users Posts: 170 Major grins
    edited June 26, 2005
    GREAPER wrote:
    I'll throw a couple in, but they are not as good as what you folks have posted.

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    J: Certainly are!

    H: I just love the pose in this one, and the plant is beautiful.

    J: It would be ideal if the entire leaf on the right was visible, cuz this makes a super composition.

    H: Good eye.
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