A Species of Dasher?? by JeffG7BRJ
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One of my first shots with the new camera, taken whilst out by the lake with Alan(artaddict2). Approaching the lake there is a BMX track for the boys and girls to use. In the middle of this track is a small pond and boggy area. Alan and I always stop there first to see whats about. When we first approached the pond nothing was showing apart from a very small frog, then all at once there was an explosion of activity. Damsel flies of all colours were flashing here and there. Green, blue, red and a dull brown all were mating or chasing a mate. Then out of nowhere came a couple of these blue dashers, boy were they fast. We stayed here for a while getting plenty of shots of the damsel flies but unable to get a good shot of the dashers. I suggested to Alan that we carry on to the lake and call back here on our way back to the car. We did a circuit of the lake but nothing unusual turned up, so we headed back to the pond. This time we managed to get some half decent shots of this beautiful little critter. We also saw a female and they did mate, they were over and done before I could focus on them. Lol. #;0) I did get some blured shots of her dipositting her eggs in the water though. I will upload that tomorrow.
This shot was taken using a 70-300 Macro Zoom lens at the top end of the zoom, as you can see by the exif data, a focal distance of 300mm. The minimum focus for this lens is 1.5 meters. So this baby was over four feet away from me. The maximum f stop is 5.6.
Thanks for stopping by for a look and for any comments you care to make.
Comments (34)
whaleman
Nice shot Jeff! I've not seen one like this in Alberta.
kgb224
Congratsulations with the new camera.Seems Sony cameras is gaining field.They are much more affordable then other make of cameras.The body of the Dragonfly is a bit washed out.I presume you took pictures in harsh sunlight.Stil a wonderful find and capture my friend.Keep on posting and enjoy your new camera my friend.I am sure you will capture many more jewels with the new camera.
PD154
I see you have been out chasing dragons too Jeff, I told Alan, just grab em by the ears lol, hearty congrats on the new toy mate, look forward to some more great shots like this.
Amosicho
Wonderful macro
Dreamingbee
wow - great shot and fantastic camera ;) .. excellent !
Meisiekind
Firstly Jeff - congrats with the new toy!! Hope it brings you loads of pleasure and some award winning shots!!! This is a fantastic start - wow - the detail is incredible of the wings! Well done and I am looking forward to many, many more! :)
GiMi53
A very good shot with many details ! :~)
virginiese
nice clarity in the details ! excellent capture Jeff !
artaddict2
What a great first shot with the new toy Jeff, I enjoyed the day immensely after a frustrating start trying to catch these chasers, like you say they were FAST. Eventually this one came to rest and I always remember Leeco giving advise that they will return to the same leaf or twig so be you must wait patiently. this shot was a great reward! Bravo!
flora-crassella
wonderful photo!!!!
durleybeachbum
SUPERB, Jeff! It is Libelulla depressa, the Broad-bodied Chaser. Try saying that after a drink!! A perfect pic!!
ledwolorz
Wonderful macro.
CavalierLady
A fine macro, shot, Jeff, looks like you and your new camera will be fast friends! Very interesting dragonfly, and different from the ones we have here, well done!
kleinhoon
Wonderful shot!
auntietk
Four feet away??? Oh gosh ... that's a nice toy! :D Excellent capture.
tizjezzme
looks like a great camera too - awesome photo!
Mousson
Wonderful photo!!!
lior
Congrats for your new camera :) Excellent details: wonderful macro! Have a nice and sweet week-end! Lior
Fred255
Great photo Jeff, good to see you too have taken the leap to DSLR.
danob
Great image as well Jeff and first shot! A good tip sometimes is to try to up the contrast in postwork if a tad unhappy when the light is bright..
mermaid
wow what a fine first shot, Jeff, a very fine composition too
jocko500
happy you got a new camera. this is wonderful looking
hipps13
wonderful capture, Jeff thanks for the smile warm hugs, Linda
Richardphotos
outstanding for hand held.they say these are among the most common of dragon flies here but I do not see them much except out in the country.they like to land on dirt a lot
SSoffia
WONDERFUL MACRO & DETAIL DEAR FRIEND FEFF :)
Littlejock
beautiful focus and colours my friend
rockstrider
Excellent capture and details Jeff! Im affraid that I cant help with the species though - I'm not all that up on my bugs
kasalin
Nice title, informations and a very beautiful macro capture !!! Excellent colours and work as always, dear Jeff !!! 5* Hugs Karin :)
stevey3d
Fantastic detail Jeff!
ragouc
Very good macro.