Flying Dragons

[Jimindenver]

Until summer gets here and I get a new crop of insects to shoot, all I have is my archives to post from. I hoope you don't mind terribly.

Last year, flying dragon flies became very popular on one of my weekly close up threads, so I had to give it a go.













Now before you think that I have the ability to actually track these in flight, I'll admit there is a bit of technique involved.
Dragonflies have territories that they hunt in. Once you find one hunting you will notice that they stay in that area for quite a while. They also hover for brief instances, sometimes in the same spot over and over. That's when I get my shots. I sat on my bum for a few minutes for each dragon until it paused long enough to shot it. None are crops.

Jim

[Garry]

Re: Flying Dragons

Interesting to see, Jim

I have tried this once or twice, in the past, bit without success!

Might give it another try, when they are around!

[ash]

Re: Flying Dragons

Great shots Jim, I like the one's where you can see the detail in the wings but with a little motion blur. I guess the challenge is getting closer so you can have a cracking shot without cropping.
Ash.

[Jimindenver]

Re: Flying Dragons

Thank you Garry. I tried to track them first with minimal success. Had I not noticed their territories and the hovering, I wouldn't be posting these.

You too Ash

they were within 5-10 feet of me when they got use to me being there. My Favorite is the second that even though its hovering, looks like its zooming along.

Jim

[Pops]

Re: Flying Dragons

Good of you to post the 'How I did it'

Your right about the 2nd. Its just that bit sharper