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Dave In La
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p.1 #1 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

made a quick outing this evening to try a 2x I had borrowed. Of course
Had to manually focus the 400mm. This was a Canon 2x TCII, but
for some reason it did not register with the body.

This is a bit soft in evening light, but for ISO 1600 and a 2x,
I am happy with it................1/100, f/16. +.33EV, about 15 ft distance
on the bbbbbbbag

thanks for looking and c/c

Aug 08, 2008 at 12:41 AM

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p.1 #2 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Dave, I think you squeezed every ounce of IQ out of this shot. Nothing wrong with that at those settings, I swear these guys never stop moving their eyes or head with eyes attached or whatever it does

It is simply a very cool shot to sit back just a tad and enjoy

You got the BG looking good there buddy

Karl

Aug 08, 2008 at 12:47 AM

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p.1 #3 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Wow, beautiful image, Dave. With this close view, there seems to be something human-like about it. The "arms" maybe? At any rate, it's a fantastic pose and great quality. This, with a 2x - amazing.

Aug 08, 2008 at 12:57 AM

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p.1 #4 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Hey did you say CHAD BAG!!!
I have a Chad bag !!!!
CHAD BAG CHAD BAG!!!!

ISo 1600 is darn clean Dave

My results with the 2x have been less than stellar. But it seems when I'm trying to use it it's in less than optimal conditions. Is this near FF ? Love the BG and good shot buddy

Ant

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:02 AM

Dave In La
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p.1 #5 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Karl Witt wrote:
Dave, I think you squeezed every ounce of IQ out of this shot. Nothing wrong with that at those settings, I swear these guys never stop moving their eyes or head with eyes attached or whatever it does

It is simply a very cool shot to sit back just a tad and enjoy

You got the BG looking good there buddy

Karl

thanks Karl....that 1/100 in a breeze is tough.
Just called my friend and he said the pins on the tc were taped

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:08 AM

Dave In La
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p.1 #6 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

MaggieBee wrote:
Wow, beautiful image, Dave. With this close view, there seems to be something human-like about it. The "arms" maybe? At any rate, it's a fantastic pose and great quality. This, with a 2x - amazing.

Thanks Maggie.....I was more amazed at how well Neat Image cleaned this, but 2x did well also

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:09 AM

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p.1 #7 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

anthony whitmo wrote:
Hey did you say CHAD BAG!!!
I have a Chad bag !!!!
CHAD BAG CHAD BAG!!!!
ISo 1600 is darn clean Dave
My results with the 2x have been less than stellar. But it seems when I'm trying to use it it's in less than optimal conditions. Is this near FF ? Love the BG and good shot buddy
Ant
didn't say that!!
Thanks for comment(Ant #1)....no where near full frame,
I'm still Farmer Dave with the crops
Here is uncropped frame

This image is copyrighted by the owner

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:12 AM

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p.1 #8 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Excellent shot Dave, but with the 2x and manual focus, it's even sweeter!

Doug

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:14 AM

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p.1 #9 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Dave,
Congratulations; very nice image! Especially considering with the 2X such low shutter speed with no IS. The BG is suberb.

JayT

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:16 AM

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p.1 #10 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Wow, Dave, that is an amazing shot. Congratulations!

Chris

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:17 AM

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p.1 #11 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Beautiful Dave

Lil

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:34 AM

Tim Kuhn
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p.1 #12 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Great job Dave, that is one low speed for that setup. Good job on the manual focus, that screws me up more than IQ with the 2x.

Tim

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:38 AM

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p.1 #13 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Nice job with the formally known "chad bag"

Oh its so nice to have the EXIF attached

if only everyone would follow

cough cough Ant.....

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:41 AM

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p.1 #14 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Very nicely done Dave. Love the evening light. I would have never got these results with ISO 1600 with my XTi. Congrats.

I am feeling sorry for Chad been used by everybody as a camera support.

Jude

Aug 08, 2008 at 01:55 AM

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p.1 #15 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Looks great Dave....It would have been nice to have him looking at you or his head turned a little..or him reading National Geocrapic (I think that was the mag)..

thats what people tell me about all my shots

Edited on Aug 08, 2008 at 03:05 AM

Aug 08, 2008 at 03:04 AM

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p.1 #16 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Amazing, Dave! Great work--

Aug 08, 2008 at 03:06 AM

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p.1 #17 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Beauty, Dave. Good to see you don't have shaky hands yet, bean bag or not.

Tony

Aug 08, 2008 at 04:27 AM

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p.1 #18 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

farmer Dave with crops....

Hey great shot... the optix seem good with the 2x.... a lot of guys don't like em, but i never had issues with em... you just have to have a real good tripod or be VERY steady handed.

Looks like you have both ....

Good one Dave.

T

Aug 08, 2008 at 04:36 AM

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p.1 #19 · Dragonfly, 2X, ISO1600

Dragons are not really birds. They are mythical reptiles. Flies ain't dragons. How can you shoot a mythical fly called a dragon that is not related to reptiles and is classified as an insect? I just don't get it!

Oh, nice shot of that mythical beast, Dave

Ken

Aug 08, 2008 at 04:58 AM


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