PINNACLE 1,844 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 I have been a bit slack with my dragonflies this year with only two species in the bag. First Emperor of 2017 by Martin Billard, on Flickr Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) by Martin Billard, on Flickr Both taken at 300mm manual focus. Took a few goes to get them but great fun and worth it to see these stunning insects at their best (in flight). 17 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 6,056 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 great shots 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,650 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Fantastic 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,550 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 Stunning pics! That must take some skill using manual focus 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
The one 6,712 Report post Posted June 11, 2017 cracking picts mate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 1,844 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 Stunning pics! That must take some skill using manual focus Thanks Nik manual is easier than auto focus. Most dragons patrol a territory so you roughly know where they are going so I set up focus at a spot where they might come then just tweak the focus when they are in the frame. The are quite contrasty so you can tell when you have it sharp if you are quick enough. 2 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 1,308 Report post Posted June 13, 2017 Didn't realise there were any about yet, I've certainly not seen any. Great shots. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 4,221 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 fantastic pics mate 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,550 Report post Posted June 24, 2017 Stunning pics! That must take some skill using manual focus Thanks Nik manual is easier than auto focus. Most dragons patrol a territory so you roughly know where they are going so I set up focus at a spot where they might come then just tweak the focus when they are in the frame. The are quite contrasty so you can tell when you have it sharp if you are quick enough. Do you use the same technique with birds? I think this might be better than relying on the autofocus which is a bit slow on my camera Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 1,844 Report post Posted June 29, 2017 Stunning pics! That must take some skill using manual focus Thanks Nik manual is easier than auto focus. Most dragons patrol a territory so you roughly know where they are going so I set up focus at a spot where they might come then just tweak the focus when they are in the frame. The are quite contrasty so you can tell when you have it sharp if you are quick enough. Do you use the same technique with birds? I think this might be better than relying on the autofocus which is a bit slow on my camera No I will use AF for birds in flight, only use manual if shooting through reeds or leaves and camera can't focus. 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 1,200 Report post Posted July 1, 2017 Excellent 👍 1 Share this post Link to post Share on other sites