prof1120

Green Eyes

Dragonfly, up close and personal

Dragonfly, up close and personal
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Jul, 2008

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Superb Composition

Nice macro, what are you shooting with?

This shot was taken with a Tamron 180mm macro mounted on a Canon 40d.

fantastic shot - does he have a name ?

Cool shot.

PRO

the lacy intricateness of the wings really shows up on that green background- and then those green dominant eyes- I can see how they got their name with this picture- fantastic

PRO+

Awesome shot!!!

Ok, You are realy a pro arent you? What kind of camera are you useing? This shott is really fantastic!

I want lessons from U! Excellent!!

This is my new favorite.I love the way the beautiful wings form the background.I have some pretty dragonflies around my pond,but I will have to enjoy your photographs. I could never capture an image like this.

I love this one too. I hardly ever see any of these here in town, guess I'm not out at the right time. I had to suggest this for weekly winner. Beautiful photo

Thank you everyone for your kind comments on this photo. It's a favorite of mine, too.

Okay, i admit i am a little naive when it comes to camera stuff. What does this mean? This shot was taken with a Tamron 180mm macro mounted on a Canon 40d. What is a Tamron, what is macro 180mm what?

Prof1120, may I say I think you're talking about a Tamron 180mm macro glass (lens)?

Canon 40d is one of Canon's SLR/EOS series cameras on which you can mount a wide variety of lenses, your selection determined by the subject you intend to shoot and aesthetic effect you want. The Tamron 180mm is a high quality, dedicated macro lens designed to give high level detail in close up shots such as this one of the dragonfly.

A few things to keep in mind: It is not quite as simple as possessing the equipment, something I sadly learned after spending for it and something that anyone who has done this sort of photography for some time can attest to. Photographic technique is critical when photographing insects because the depth of field is only millimeters and any movement can cause blur. You refine your technique over time. Additionally, getting near the insects poses another challenge. I have sometimes waited for a particular insect to land locally for hours only to leave disappointed.

beautiful shot...I too sadly enough have had those experiences as well...but patience, patience & sometimes more patience will get you that awesome shot...keep working at it...I still am and probably will till I grow too old to hold the camera...then it will be tri-pod all the way...even when my eye sight will fail