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Letsgodiving · 29 August 2009, 12:20 PM

A few shots of various Dragonflies I have come across while hiking this summer. They eat mosquito's so I'm a fan. Hope you enjoy.

Latrodectus · 29 August 2009, 12:26 PM

Mike, I have seen and taken a lot of pictures of Dragonflies...

never ever seen any that good!!!

WOW!

Big congratulations. What lens did you use???

Art 1 · 29 August 2009, 01:26 PM

It's really amazing the different colors that dragonflies come in.

R1@160@alltimes · 29 August 2009, 01:46 PM

Excellent detail in pictures...WOW

danielb8 · 29 August 2009, 04:54 PM

Stunning macro ! Hmm Im thinking more and more about buying a reflex camera.

JJ Irani · 29 August 2009, 04:57 PM

Stunning pics, Mike.

That there's some damn good camera work!!!

Letsgodiving · 30 August 2009, 12:18 AM

Thanks for all the comments guys! Much appreciated.

Fred, thanks - the lens is a Canon 100-400mm L and these were all taken at 400mm except one which was 380mm. It's helpful to have the distance that this lens provides so as not to disturb them.

Latrodectus · 30 August 2009, 11:40 AM

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Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Thanks for all the comments guys! Much appreciated.

Fred, thanks - the lens is a Canon 100-400mm L and these were all taken at 400mm except one which was 380mm. It's helpful to have the distance that this lens provides so as not to disturb them.

Thank you, and yes, that is a good distance for them not to fly away...

outstanding pictures....

achova · 30 August 2009, 11:51 AM

Excellent photos. Thanks for sharing!

PHPuser · 30 August 2009, 11:53 AM

Very nice pics. Really outstanding!

Skullring · 30 August 2009, 01:08 PM

Great Photos Mike. They are amazing insects and yes they eat a lot of mosquitoes so I am always happy to see them.

Rolexophile · 1 September 2009, 02:27 PM

Great shots. I always think of them as a good omen and they look pretty good in Tiffany lamps as well. Thanks for sharing such exquisite photos.

diablojota · 1 September 2009, 02:30 PM

Those are exceptional pictures. Nicely done.

Random fact, while dragon flies have legs, they're not able to walk with them. They are simply their landing gears.

steelers · 2 September 2009, 03:48 AM

Amazing pics. Thanks for sharing!

unclesallie · 2 September 2009, 10:28 AM

Mike: WONDERFUL!! thanks...they're great, and the long-range lens is the bee's knee.

2careless · 7 September 2009, 07:05 AM

Thanks for sharing these outstanding captures!

rainman_16 · 7 September 2009, 12:08 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Letsgodiving

Thanks for all the comments guys! Much appreciated.

Fred, thanks - the lens is a Canon 100-400mm L and these were all taken at 400mm except one which was 380mm. It's helpful to have the distance that this lens provides so as not to disturb them.

...and a steady hand! Those are striking pictures/compostions of beautiful creatures.

TSW · 7 September 2009, 07:03 PM

Great photos Mike!

SLRdude · 8 September 2009, 09:23 AM

Very nice!
I see you took those in May. Next time you have pics like this don't make us wait this long!

salmonia · 17 September 2009, 08:08 AM

Great photos!

Letsgodiving · 18 September 2009, 03:14 AM

Thanks again everyone!

onlinelion · 18 September 2009, 06:52 AM

Like the pics and love your signature!

29 August 2009, 12:20 PM	#1
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	Dragonflies A few shots of various Dragonflies I have come across while hiking this summer. They eat mosquito's so I'm a fan. Hope you enjoy. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

29 August 2009, 12:26 PM	#2
Latrodectus 2025 Pledge Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Real Name: Fred Location: KY, USA Watch: GMT-Master II Posts: 10,049	Mike, I have seen and taken a lot of pictures of Dragonflies... never ever seen any that good!!! WOW! Big congratulations. What lens did you use??? __________________ Member # 16057 4-Hands Club Tosser Club Member TRF Skypers Group

29 August 2009, 01:46 PM	#4
R1@160@alltimes "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: USA Watch: ♛ Posts: 4,408	Excellent detail in pictures...WOW __________________

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JJ Irani Fondly Remembered Join Date: May 2005 Real Name: JJ Location: Auckland, NZ Watch: ALL SOLD!! Posts: 74,319	Stunning pics, Mike. That there's some damn good camera work!!! __________________ Words fail me in expressing my utmost thanks to ALL of you for this wonderful support during my hour of need!! I firmly believe that my time on planet earth is NOT yet up!! I shall fight this to the very end.......and WIN!!

30 August 2009, 12:18 AM	#7
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	Thanks for all the comments guys! Much appreciated. Fred, thanks - the lens is a Canon 100-400mm L and these were all taken at 400mm except one which was 380mm. It's helpful to have the distance that this lens provides so as not to disturb them. __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

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Art 1 Banned Join Date: Feb 2008 Location: Florida, Canada Watch: Rol/Seik/Tud/Omega Posts: 30,244	It's really amazing the different colors that dragonflies come in.

29 August 2009, 04:54 PM	#5
danielb8 Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: world Posts: 69	Stunning macro ! Hmm Im thinking more and more about buying a reflex camera.

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PHPuser Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: John Location: River City Ky Watch: none anymore Posts: 249	Very nice pics. Really outstanding!

30 August 2009, 01:08 PM	#11
Skullring "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Real Name: Phillip Location: Alabama Watch: Triple 6 SD Posts: 1,720	Great Photos Mike. They are amazing insects and yes they eat a lot of mosquitoes so I am always happy to see them. __________________ It is only with the heart that one can see rightly; what is essential is invisible to the eye. - Antoine de Saint Exupéry

1 September 2009, 02:27 PM	#12
Rolexophile "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Real Name: D.J. Location: Fort Lauderdale Posts: 278	Great shots. I always think of them as a good omen and they look pretty good in Tiffany lamps as well. Thanks for sharing such exquisite photos.

1 September 2009, 02:30 PM	#13
diablojota "TRF" Member Join Date: Mar 2006 Real Name: Frank Location: Chattanooga, TN Watch: SS Submariner Date Posts: 4,042	Those are exceptional pictures. Nicely done. Random fact, while dragon flies have legs, they're not able to walk with them. They are simply their landing gears. __________________ RTFT - Read The Friggin' Thread FcB

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steelers "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Dallas Posts: 815	Amazing pics. Thanks for sharing!

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unclesallie 2024 ROLEX SUBMARINER 41 Pledge Member Join Date: Aug 2007 Real Name: dan Location: Pennsylvania Watch: keystone pocket Posts: 5,917	Mike: WONDERFUL!! thanks...they're great, and the long-range lens is the bee's knee.

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2careless "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2007 Location: Melbourne, AU Watch: Pepsi Posts: 4,370	Thanks for sharing these outstanding captures!

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TSW "TRF" Member Join Date: Feb 2009 Real Name: TSW Location: Le Brassus Watch: Rolex & AP's Posts: 27,449	Great photos Mike! __________________ AP Owners Club IG @swiss.watch.connection

8 September 2009, 09:23 AM	#19
SLRdude "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2005 Real Name: Chip Location: Dallas TX Posts: 6,194	Very nice! I see you took those in May. Next time you have pics like this don't make us wait this long! __________________ Try not. Do... or do not. There is no try. Yoda, Jedi Master CHIP Member # 87

17 September 2009, 08:08 AM	#20
salmonia "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Location: sweden Posts: 28	Great photos!

18 September 2009, 03:14 AM	#21
Letsgodiving "TRF" Member Join Date: Jul 2007 Real Name: Mike Location: Virginia, US Watch: SD 16600 Posts: 4,320	Thanks again everyone! __________________ The fool, with all his other faults, has this also - he is always getting ready to live. - Epicurus (341–270 BC)

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onlinelion "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2009 Location: Santa Fe, NM Posts: 162	Like the pics and love your signature!

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