Macro Resting Dragonfly........

Resting Dragonfly........ · **1 Like**

before hunting again.

Hexism · 12-07-2014, 10:21 PM

OMG. This looks very detailed.

I guess, you shot it with a tripod right?

**eaglem** · 12-07-2014, 10:29 PM

Originally posted by Hexism

OMG. This looks very detailed.

I guess, you shot it with a tripod right?

No, hand held. I rarely use a tripod or a flash. Thanks for the comment.

Hexism · 12-07-2014, 11:37 PM

Originally posted by eaglem

No, hand held. I rarely use a tripod or a flash. Thanks for the comment.

OMG. If you don't mind, can you please critique my photos please?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/41-photo-critique/281742-night-trying-lea...ml#post3063910

Many had recommended me to use a tripod to get a better focus but my situation is not conducive to use a tripod.

Also, how did you get such an amazing photo handheld????

**eaglem** · 12-08-2014, 12:44 AM

Originally posted by Hexism

OMG. If you don't mind, can you please critique my photos please?

https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/41-photo-critique/281742-night-trying-lea...ml#post3063910

Many had recommended me to use a tripod to get a better focus but my situation is not conducive to use a tripod.

Also, how did you get such an amazing photo handheld????

When shooting in good natural light you can set your shutter speed reasonably high ( I usually have mine at 200 to 250/sec) and this means you won't get camera shake. When taking the shot you use the camera as you would use a rifle, you take a breath and hold it while shooting and you squeeze the shutter button gently and don't jerk at it. As for night shooting, I then use a tripod because you are shooting with a much lower shutter speed to allow more light to hit the sensor and if the camera is not on a tripod you can get camera shake. Also remember to turn off your anti-shake in the menu when the camera is on the tripod. Hope this helps.

**i_trax** · 12-08-2014, 02:52 AM

amazing photo , I could never convince bugs to stay still when I was getting closer, do you hypnotize them, any hint would be helpful,
and ISO 50??

AussieTrev · 12-08-2014, 03:10 AM

Now you have trained the garden flies. Another beauty.

**eaglem** · 12-08-2014, 03:55 AM

Originally posted by i_trax

amazing photo , I could never convince bugs to stay still when I was getting closer, do you hypnotize them, any hint would be helpful,
and ISO 50??

Here is the exif data which may help with your settings.

EXIF Sub IFD

Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) {0x829A} = 1/250 second ===> 0.004 second
Lens F-Number / F-Stop {0x829D} = 180/10 ===> ƒ/18
ISO Speed Ratings {0x8827} = 500
Original Date/Time {0x9003} = 2014:12:07 11:59:50
Shutter Speed Value (APEX) {0x9201} = 7965784/1000000
Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/250 second
Aperture Value (APEX) {0x9202} = 833985/100000
Aperture = ƒ/18
Exposure Bias (EV) {0x9204} = 0/10 ===> 0
Flash {0x9209} = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode
Focal Length {0x920A} = 10500/100 mm ===> 105 mm
Image Width {0xA002} = 800 pixels
Image Height {0xA003} = 391 pixels

---------- Post added 12-08-14 at 06:55 PM ----------

Originally posted by AussieTrev

Now you have trained the garden flies. Another beauty.

I wish I did......

**Sailor** · 12-08-2014, 06:28 AM

Hey EM, I love artful macros like this one that go beyond just presenting a closeup in great detail. This is a marvelous composition that emits a moody feel. Great job.

Jer

**eaglem** · 12-08-2014, 07:37 AM

Originally posted by Sailor

Hey EM, I love artful macros like this one that go beyond just presenting a closeup in great detail. This is a marvelous composition that emits a moody feel. Great job.

Jer

Just lucky Jer................

Krusty Surfer · 12-08-2014, 10:32 AM

Nice Capture especially hand held

Aloha

**Bob Harris** · 12-08-2014, 10:37 AM

great shot EM, I don't see many of these anymore in the desert, not many bees either. I wonder why?

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12-07-2014, 10:21 PM	#2
Hexism Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 87	OMG. This looks very detailed. I guess, you shot it with a tripod right?

12-07-2014, 10:29 PM	#3
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144 Original Poster	Originally posted by Hexism OMG. This looks very detailed. I guess, you shot it with a tripod right? No, hand held. I rarely use a tripod or a flash. Thanks for the comment.

12-07-2014, 11:37 PM	#4
Hexism Forum Member Join Date: Nov 2014 Posts: 87	Originally posted by eaglem No, hand held. I rarely use a tripod or a flash. Thanks for the comment. OMG. If you don't mind, can you please critique my photos please? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/41-photo-critique/281742-night-trying-lea...ml#post3063910 Many had recommended me to use a tripod to get a better focus but my situation is not conducive to use a tripod. Also, how did you get such an amazing photo handheld????

12-08-2014, 12:44 AM	#5
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144 Original Poster	Originally posted by Hexism OMG. If you don't mind, can you please critique my photos please? https://www.pentaxforums.com/forums/41-photo-critique/281742-night-trying-lea...ml#post3063910 Many had recommended me to use a tripod to get a better focus but my situation is not conducive to use a tripod. Also, how did you get such an amazing photo handheld???? When shooting in good natural light you can set your shutter speed reasonably high ( I usually have mine at 200 to 250/sec) and this means you won't get camera shake. When taking the shot you use the camera as you would use a rifle, you take a breath and hold it while shooting and you squeeze the shutter button gently and don't jerk at it. As for night shooting, I then use a tripod because you are shooting with a much lower shutter speed to allow more light to hit the sensor and if the camera is not on a tripod you can get camera shake. Also remember to turn off your anti-shake in the menu when the camera is on the tripod. Hope this helps.

12-08-2014, 02:52 AM	#6
i_trax Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Jan 2011 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 2,621	amazing photo , I could never convince bugs to stay still when I was getting closer, do you hypnotize them, any hint would be helpful, and ISO 50??

12-08-2014, 03:10 AM	#7
AussieTrev Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2010 Location: Queensland Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 3,590	Now you have trained the garden flies. Another beauty.

12-08-2014, 03:55 AM	#8
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144 Original Poster	Originally posted by i_trax amazing photo , I could never convince bugs to stay still when I was getting closer, do you hypnotize them, any hint would be helpful, and ISO 50?? Here is the exif data which may help with your settings. EXIF Sub IFD Exposure Time (1 / Shutter Speed) {0x829A} = 1/250 second ===> 0.004 second Lens F-Number / F-Stop {0x829D} = 180/10 ===> ƒ/18 ISO Speed Ratings {0x8827} = 500 Original Date/Time {0x9003} = 2014:12:07 11:59:50 Shutter Speed Value (APEX) {0x9201} = 7965784/1000000 Shutter Speed (Exposure Time) = 1/250 second Aperture Value (APEX) {0x9202} = 833985/100000 Aperture = ƒ/18 Exposure Bias (EV) {0x9204} = 0/10 ===> 0 Flash {0x9209} = Flash did not fire, compulsory flash mode Focal Length {0x920A} = 10500/100 mm ===> 105 mm Image Width {0xA002} = 800 pixels Image Height {0xA003} = 391 pixels ---------- Post added 12-08-14 at 06:55 PM ---------- Originally posted by AussieTrev Now you have trained the garden flies. Another beauty. I wish I did......

12-08-2014, 06:28 AM	#9
Sailor Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Coastal Texas Photos: Gallery Posts: 26,205	Hey EM, I love artful macros like this one that go beyond just presenting a closeup in great detail. This is a marvelous composition that emits a moody feel. Great job. Jer

12-08-2014, 07:37 AM	#10
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,144 Original Poster	Originally posted by Sailor Hey EM, I love artful macros like this one that go beyond just presenting a closeup in great detail. This is a marvelous composition that emits a moody feel. Great job. Jer Just lucky Jer................

12-08-2014, 10:32 AM	#11
Krusty Surfer Senior Member Join Date: Oct 2014 Posts: 119	Nice Capture especially hand held Aloha

12-08-2014, 10:37 AM	#12
Bob Harris Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Canon City, Colorado Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 18,477	great shot EM, I don't see many of these anymore in the desert, not many bees either. I wonder why?