Hawker dragonfly in light rain

[Lord Vetinari]

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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[Unbrok3n]

Uugh, so good its depressing.

[Raphy]

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 :bow

(oh well, back to the old drawing board) :rolleyes

[Lord Vetinari]

Thanks for the comments :)
Come on guys - I get a lot of practice at this- it's my main retirement hobby.
Brian V.

[IPClark]

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 :)

[Lord Vetinari]

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.

Brian V.

[Awais Yaqub]

:clap beautiful work as always

[GOLDENORFE]

great! like #3 &4 best. superb colours.:clap :clap
phil
http://www.flickr.com/photos/goldenorfe/

[teamracephotos]

Brian those images must have brought a big smile to your face! They did for me….. simply amazing. MM

[flflier]

All I can say is "IMPRESSIVE"

Jim (flflier)

[Lord Vetinari]

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.

Brian V.

[Skippy]

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 :rofl
Bet if you look on the rim on the inside it says made in China or Taiwan :rolleyes

The Hawker has beautiful markings Brian, and as usual you bring out the brilliance in all the critters you shoot :clap .... Skippy :D
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[IPClark]

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 :)

[tlee]

Beautiful! Love the colors! :clap

[Paul Iddon]

Last two are stunning, as I have come to expect nowadays Brian. :clap

Paul.

[matasa]

Amazing as always:clap

god I miss this forum and your picturs

[dadwtwins]

Love #3's colors and composition.:clap

[hschlessphoto]

ridiculously amazing

two words is all they need

[Lord Vetinari]

Thanks for looking and the kind comments everybody - much appreciated :D

Brian V.

[PhilH]

Superb yet again Brian:clap

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

[Lord Vetinari]

Superb yet again Brian:clap

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

Thanks Phil
Whoops you are right. The first 2 shots are natural light and the last 3 shots are flash.
Brian V.

[Marc Langille]

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

[Lord Vetinari]

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")

Brian V.