Looking High and Low For Dragonflys
Aug 16, 2019 19:34:21 #
Blenheim Orange wrote:
Very nice, especially number 4.
Mike
Very nice, especially number 4.
Mike
A fav of mine, too, Mike. Thanks!
Aug 16, 2019 19:35:05 #
UTMike wrote:
Excellent set, Katy! The crowd is right, #4 is the star.
So glad you liked them, UTMike!
Aug 16, 2019 19:36:21 #
Aug 16, 2019 19:37:00 #
saxman71 wrote:
Good shots and a very nice variety of dragon/damselflies.
Thanks for commenting and looking, saxman!
Aug 16, 2019 19:38:02 #
kpmac wrote:
Really nice, Katy. I like the first one best. #4 is really nice, too.
Glad you liked them, kp!
Aug 16, 2019 19:38:30 #
Aug 17, 2019 05:35:39 #
Katydid wrote:
Mostly, the birds have departed. The wildflowers too are fading. So I have been forced to look deeper and there are plenty of dragonflys to be found, if you look at the plants they prefer and the right heights. Looking higher and lower has brought new ones into view. Funny how most of them look tan or gray without the lens.
Nice shots Katy.
Aug 17, 2019 05:52:20 #
A beautiful set of dragons and damsels Katy. Excellent lighting and detail. You have two of a female Western Pondhawk (Erythemis collocata), a female and two male Blue Dashers (Pachydiplax longipennis), a male Familiar Bluet (Enallagma civile) and a male Black Saddlebags (Tramea lacerata). Well done.
-Doc
-Doc
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Aug 17, 2019 10:05:18 #
Katydid wrote:
Mostly, the birds have departed. The wildflowers too are fading. So I have been forced to look deeper and there are plenty of dragonflys to be found, if you look at the plants they prefer and the right heights. Looking higher and lower has brought new ones into view. Funny how most of them look tan or gray without the lens.
Great series...beautiful shots, katydid!
Aug 17, 2019 10:19:29 #
Katy, I love photographing dragonflies as well. Very challenging and rewarding and it does not take long to learn the habits of different species, which will help you get beautiful shots. Just a tip, especially with the blue dasher (who I swear seems to love to be photographed), you will notice that he will keep returning to the same perch spot multiple times. If you think you missed the shot because he flew off, wait a few seconds and must likely he will come right back! This is great especially if you have a tripod set up or if you are sitting still in a comfortable spot. You will have lots of opportunities of getting the blue dasher at different angles without having to chase him around!
Aug 17, 2019 10:47:56 #
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