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Me sitting on the chair by my pond suffering full sun exposure because the dragonfly is sitting on a stick where the sunshade should go
Brian V.



The dragonfly- nice male common darter





Aug 06, 2007 at 12:40 PM
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p.1 #2 · p.1 #2 · Hard work dragonfly stalking


wonderful color, great DOF on the wings.... well done! lov the soft box.....


Aug 06, 2007 at 12:59 PM
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schwig wrote:
wonderful color, great DOF on the wings.... well done! lov the soft box.....


Thanks I wasn't actually using the flash for the shot but the softbox is made from coca-cola cans and kitchen towel http://www.flickr.com/groups/macroviewers/discuss/72157594312315664/

Brian V.



Aug 06, 2007 at 01:02 PM
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Excellent composition Brian!!


Aug 06, 2007 at 01:02 PM
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Nice shot Brian. There you are in your comfortable chair and there is the dragon posing perfectly right in front of you. And then there are others of us, sitting in damp sand in a riverbed, with biting flies and tropical sun, stalking one dragon!!! Is that your trained birthday friend? You must be a dragonfly whisperer


Aug 06, 2007 at 03:00 PM
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I'm just not sure that is fair. First, your finger and now right next to your chair.


Aug 06, 2007 at 07:20 PM
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Love the colors. Outstanding shot!

Hatch



Aug 06, 2007 at 11:53 PM
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Thanks for the comments everyone - just wanted to show how hard it is shooting these in the garden .
Henry - no this is a male the Birthday one was a female. I did try a couple of times to get him on my finger but he wouldn't- needs a bit more training.

Brian V.



Aug 07, 2007 at 01:00 AM
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Beautful dragonfly shot! I particulary like the background color and effect. Ditto Re Henry's comments. You have talent and good fortune. Please send some this way
green with envy,
amy



Aug 07, 2007 at 11:03 AM
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Thanks Amy - Suspect it's a bit more like I have plenty of time
managed to complete his training today
brian V.




Aug 07, 2007 at 12:55 PM
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This is simply amazing. And he is even smiling. Why do I never have that effect on anyone with my camera? This one deserves its own post so no one will miss it. Congratulations! Amy


Aug 07, 2007 at 01:27 PM
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Smiling and talking as well! "Hi Brian, is this my good side?" "Do I look fat?"



Aug 07, 2007 at 01:32 PM
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Thanks ASmy and Henry. These small darter dragonflies are delightful- always seem to be chatting to you when you are taking pics . (no I don't talk to them )

brian V.



Aug 07, 2007 at 03:29 PM
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LordV wrote:
Thanks for the comments everyone - just wanted to show how hard it is shooting these in the garden .
Henry - no this is a male the Birthday one was a female. I did try a couple of times to get him on my finger but he wouldn't- needs a bit more training.

(no I don't talk to them )

Yeah right..not yet anyway Brian!!!
Brian V.


Hard Brian I should be so lucky!! I can't get within 5' of these insects! Love your equipment creativity also!!
It is nice to see you in action BTW! Has the rain in the UK been a problem at your home/pond??
Dan

Oh..well done on the d.f



Aug 08, 2007 at 06:55 AM
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mdbassman wrote:
Hard Brian I should be so lucky!! I can't get within 5' of these insects! Love your equipment creativity also!!
It is nice to see you in action BTW! Has the rain in the UK been a problem at your home/pond??
Dan

Oh..well done on the d.f


Thanks Dan for the comments and kind concern. No, no problems with rain/floods where I am but we did get alot of rain which didn't do the dragonflies much good.

Brian V.



Aug 08, 2007 at 07:06 AM
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LordV wrote:
Thanks Dan for the comments and kind concern. No, no problems with rain/floods where I am but we did get alot of rain which didn't do the dragonflies much good.

Brian V.


Glad to hear you are ok. I have a vg friend in Otley and he is not a happy camper!
Dan



Aug 08, 2007 at 07:18 AM
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p.1 #17 · p.1 #17 · Hard work dragonfly stalking


Nice Brian I like your quadpod


Aug 08, 2007 at 07:22 AM
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Alex Paul wrote:
Nice Brian I like your quadpod


Thanks Alex
yes suprised no one has thought of a sit down camera support- think I'll call it a chair
Brian V.



Aug 08, 2007 at 08:25 AM
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p.1 #19 · p.1 #19 · Hard work dragonfly stalking


I don't know how you manage such wonderful shots under the toughest of conditions. I hope you had at least a cold drink on hand to ward off dehydration.

Good dragonfly shot. Who took the shot of you working so hard?



Aug 09, 2007 at 09:10 AM





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