PINNACLE 2,297 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
green lurchers 16,359 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 great shots 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Chicken_man 1,651 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Fantastic ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 Stunning pics! That must take some skill using manual focus 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
The one 8,382 Posted June 11, 2017 Report Share Posted June 11, 2017 cracking picts mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 2,297 Posted June 13, 2017 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
leegreen 2,067 Posted June 13, 2017 Report Share Posted June 13, 2017 Didn't realise there were any about yet, I've certainly not seen any. Great shots. 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
j j m 6,470 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share Posted June 24, 2017 fantastic pics mate 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Nik_B 3,790 Posted June 24, 2017 Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
PINNACLE 2,297 Posted June 29, 2017 Author Report Share 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 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
Underdog 2,337 Posted July 1, 2017 Report Share Posted July 1, 2017 Excellent ? 1 Quote Link to post Share on other sites
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