Emperor dragon fly
Female emperor dragon fly laying eggs
Female emperor dragon fly laying eggs
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Jul, 2017Views
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Highlandsportsphotography
January 13, 2019
An amazing photograph capturing such an amazing reflection!
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Behind The Lens
Location
The photo was taken on Thurstaston Common on the Wirral in NW EnglandTime
It was taken in the afternoon in not ideal light but the clear blue sky put a nice coloured reflection on the waterLighting
The light was quite harsh but the dragonfly wouldn't have waited for it to improve so we had to go with what we had.Equipment
It was shot with a D5200 Nikon and a 70 - 300 vr11 lens hand heldInspiration
The pool isn't at all photogenic but it is a favourite haunt in the summer for me as it has Emperors, Broad Bodied Chasers and loads of Damsel Flies around it.Editing
I am still a post processing beginner so very little was done.In my camera bag
My D5200, 70-300 and 18-55 lenses.Feedback
Patience will pay dividends, sit quietly and watch the route they take patrolling their patch noting where they settle on route. Take a thick plastic rubble sack to sit on as nothing dampens my enthusiasm like wet trousers.
