Fighting the wind
The wind was blowing hard and this little dragonfly was holding on to this plant as hard as he could. He didn't even mind that I was so close to him with a cam...
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The wind was blowing hard and this little dragonfly was holding on to this plant as hard as he could. He didn't even mind that I was so close to him with a camera!
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akhtarkhan
December 13, 2013
Beautifully capture still.......nice detail where needed most. NIce DOF and great colours.....well done.
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Location
This photo was taken in my backyard on a Sunday afternoon. We were grilling hamburgers and there was a nice breeze blowing.Time
This photo was taken around lunchtime on a Sunday afternoon. We were in the backyard grilling hamburgers and there was a nice breeze blowing. I was walking around the yard and noticed this little guy hanging on for dear life. I went inside, grabbed my camera and when I came back out, he was still there!Lighting
This was taken around 1:00pm, so the sun was high in the sky, but I was able to catch this during a moment when a cloud covered the sun.Equipment
My macro set-up is simple. I shoot with either a Nikon D7000 or D7100 and a Nikkor 105 f/2.8. This is my go-to set-up for macro shots. I prefer the look of a naturally lit macro shot, as opposed to using off camera flash. I work hard to find the right angle with the right light, so that my images work without flash.Inspiration
I love macro photographs! I am always on the lookout for something small to bring to life. With a nice breeze blowing, this little guy was hanging on for dear life. It was a moment that had to be captured!Editing
When shooting macro, I do very little post processing. I like the images to look as natural as possible. I make basic adjustments to white balance, exposure, contrast, whites, blacks, etc.In my camera bag
My macro set-up is simple. I shoot with either a Nikon D7000 or D7100 and a Nikkor 105 f/2.8. This is my go-to set-up for macro shots. I prefer the look of a naturally lit macro shot, as opposed to using off camera flash. I work hard to find the right angle with the right light, so that my images work without flash.Feedback
Stalk your prey! Seriously, get down on the ground a good distance away from the dragonfly and click your shutter. Then, scoot across the ground a little closer (no more than half a body length) and click your shutter again. Repeat! Repeat! Repeat! This accomplishes a couple of things... first, the dragonfly is aware of your presence, but you are not far enough away to not be considered a threat. Second, the shutter clicks allow the dragonfly to get used to the sound and it does not startle them as you get closer. When they trust you not to harm them, it is easy to take great pictures of them.
