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tmlphoto
Jun-21-2005, 07:07 PM
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.
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765637-L.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765641-L.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765643-L.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765644-L.jpg

Thanks for looking.
dragon300zx
Jun-21-2005, 07:54 PM
Hey if it's dragon fest where are the pictures of me :dunno . Ya'll best not be paparazzing me now. I can drive alot better then lohan after all.:toni
pathfinder
Jun-21-2005, 07:59 PM
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.
http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765637-S.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765641-S.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765643-S.jpg

http://tmlphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25765644-S.jpg

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.
TristanP
Jun-21-2005, 08:02 PM
Awesome - well done. Good sharpness and colors.
Dani
Jun-21-2005, 08:02 PM
oh wow these are fantastic!!!!!
MuskyDude
Jun-22-2005, 04:00 AM
Excellent series Thomas, super sharp and wicked details! :thumb Another macromaniac!:wink



AJ
tmlphoto
Jun-22-2005, 07:08 AM
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.
Lord Vetinari
Jun-22-2005, 07:32 AM
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.
Brian V.
Higgmeister
Jun-22-2005, 10:37 AM
especially #1. I don't see many dragons around here, too dry and hot I guess:dunno. I do like looking at them here though. I can't add much to what has already been said except :clap .

Thanks for sharing,
Chris
4labs
Jun-24-2005, 11:22 AM
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.

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/26002535-M.jpg
tmlphoto
Jun-24-2005, 05:02 PM
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.

http://4labs.smugmug.com/photos/26002535-M.jpg
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.
Andy
Jun-24-2005, 06:22 PM
thomas, stunning! the detail is great. the first one is damn near perfection.
Jekyll & Hyde
Jun-24-2005, 06:58 PM
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

http://www.pbase.com/jekyll_and_hyde/image/44562772.jpg
tmlphoto
Jun-24-2005, 07:05 PM
thomas, stunning! the detail is great. the first one is damn near perfection.
Thanks Andy. I really appreciate your encouraging comments.
tmlphoto
Jun-24-2005, 07:07 PM
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

http://www.pbase.com/jekyll_and_hyde/image/44562772.jpg
Great shot J&H. Welcome to Dragonfest 2005. I really like the abstract feel to the shot. Whose idea? Jekyll or Hydes?
didymus
Jun-25-2005, 05:18 PM
Recent shot:
http://didymus.smugmug.com/photos/25967078-L.jpg (http://didymus.smugmug.com/photos/25967078-L.jpg)
Few weeks ago:
http://didymus.smugmug.com/photos/25729728-L-2.jpg (http://didymus.smugmug.com/photos/25729728-L-2.jpg)

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 :)
Jekyll & Hyde
Jun-26-2005, 04:14 AM
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?


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.
J&H
GREAPER
Jun-26-2005, 04:22 AM
I'll throw a couple in, but they are not as good as what you folks have posted.

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25499413-M.jpg

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25504641-M.jpg

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25504724-M.jpg

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25504853-M.jpg
Jekyll & Hyde
Jun-26-2005, 04:31 AM
I'll throw a couple in, but they are not as good as what you folks have posted.

http://dehmphoto.smugmug.com/photos/25504641-M.jpg
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.
J&H