I had been aiming at the dragonfly for an hour for some flying actions. My clicking speed just failed at the moment it appeared in the viewfinder suddenly. In addition, it would not get near due to my stinky body smell.
This was the best from the one-hour exercise. A dragonfly which looked like a mosquito, and its shadow.
I decided to stop since it never stopped for me. I re-studied its flying patterns hoping for a better vantage point and,
I got this. It was then another half an hour passed. As long as time was not a concern, I always enjoyed the game. So I continued.
Wow!! I finally got some decent few, not because I had improved my skill or speed. Another dragonfly had joined in the action, and both of them slowed down.
They were like human, on certain aspect.
This was the best from the one-hour exercise. A dragonfly which looked like a mosquito, and its shadow.I decided to stop since it never stopped for me. I re-studied its flying patterns hoping for a better vantage point and,
I got this. It was then another half an hour passed. As long as time was not a concern, I always enjoyed the game. So I continued.Wow!! I finally got some decent few, not because I had improved my skill or speed. Another dragonfly had joined in the action, and both of them slowed down.One lonely dragonfly kept flying back and forth. Two dragonflies spent times chit-chatting.
They were like human, on certain aspect.
Are they trying to land on that leaf?
ReplyDeleteRainfield, those last three shots are fantastic.
ReplyDeletei agree, fantastic shot!
ReplyDeleteRainfield, all the reflections on the water are fantastic. I love seeing your game with the dragonflies.
ReplyDeleteI love the second photo, the dragonfly looks nice hovering above the blue and green colors.
ReplyDeleteKirigalpoththa:
ReplyDeleteNo, they never landed on the leaf, but somehow it served as my focus point.
Poetic Shutterbug:
Thanks. I was excited by these few. I thought I wouldn't them, but a little more patience helped.
Ayie:
Hi!! You are back for this "fantastic shot". LOL.
SquirrelQueen:
I am lucky to have the actuals matching the plan.
Diane:
Hmmm... I am slightly greedy. I love all.
Good for you to have all that patience!
ReplyDeleteWow, I really enjoyed these wonderful photos. Great capture and what patience!
ReplyDeletewow, it's not easy to capture a flying dragonfly!
ReplyDeleteWow! You really got some good pictures of them. One dragonfly is hard to get. Three dragonflies are simply amazing.
ReplyDeleteI like the last three shots too. I have trouble focusing on the moving objects.
ReplyDeleteYour patience paid off! Beautiful photos, but I love the reflection ones best..
ReplyDeleteHi there..thanks for stopping by! I don't remember how I got to your blog, and you do have a beautiful one.
ReplyDeleteI deleted the comment because I'm quite certain that you and I will clashed..
They are socializing. You should join their talk rather than taking photo rainfield :D
ReplyDeleteI'm not sure which is more frustrating to chase. Butterflies and dragonflies always tease me when I try to get their photos.
ReplyDeletei like the 2nd pic!
ReplyDeleteRead somewhere that dragonflies need sunlight to fly. They are beautiful insects.
ReplyDeleteI can see two helicopters and an aircraft carrier there. ;)
ReplyDeleteBelated Gong Xi Fa Cai!
ReplyDeleteLovely to see you focussing your camera on dragonflies. They are quite interesting photo subjects.
I love the habit of dragonflies. They somehow like to move and land on the same spot, again and again. It's like doing routine for some competition. As they say, practice makes perfect. ~bangchik
ReplyDeleteGreat shots. The dragonflies reminds me of hellicopters.
ReplyDeleteYour tenacity paid off Rainfield!
ReplyDeleteAmazing photos Rainfield. I've never managed to get a picture of a dragonfly in flight despite trying dozens of times :-(
ReplyDeleteBy the way, I just posted a blog award for you :-)
Loved the "in flight" shots!!!
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