Nature Dragonfly in flight

Dragonfly in flight · **14 Likes**

Amazed I caught this fellow with my DFA 100 macro. He would not settle down but he was large so I could track him.

Cropped to 875 x 875px.

**foxandcrow** · 09-13-2018, 05:47 PM - **1 Like**

Excellent. I have yet to succeed at this.

photomax7 · 09-15-2018, 01:48 AM

Cool capture SSGGeezer...easier to capture when their down...even then, only if they stick around much...which they usually don't.

SSGGeezer · 09-15-2018, 06:04 AM

Originally posted by photomax7

Cool capture SSGGeezer...easier to capture when their down...even then, only if they stick around much...which they usually don't.

I shot a bunch more yesterday and got a badly out of focus in flight shot using my 55-300 PLM. I think that the combination of good contrast and a slower focusing lens was the key to success here.

Nightwatch · 09-18-2018, 01:00 AM

That is an awesome shot. My reflexes are not nearly good enough to catch them in flight :P

SSGGeezer · 09-20-2018, 05:39 PM

Originally posted by Nightwatch

That is an awesome shot. My reflexes are not nearly good enough to catch them in flight :P

Just a bit lucky panning.

**joip** · 09-21-2018, 07:32 PM - **1 Like**

How did you manage to focus on something so small? I can't even catch a big hawk in focus! Great shot!

SSGGeezer · 09-22-2018, 05:10 AM

Originally posted by joip

How did you manage to focus on something so small? I can't even catch a big hawk in focus! Great shot!

I started with AF on by setting the lens at infinity and because I was over 3 meters away, the lens only had to make a short rotation for fine focus as I panned. That was the preparation, then there was at least a little luck due to a highly contrasting background that helped the AF work on a fast mover. Vegetation is too jumbled for good contrast when they are around the brush and bushes.

GinaC · 09-22-2018, 05:50 AM

Awesome shot! Goggles on, arms tucked, and racing stripes!

**Suhail** · 03-26-2019, 06:14 AM - **1 Like**

Mega-awesome shot!

Prince Harbinger · 03-26-2019, 07:50 AM - **1 Like**

Excellent capture! One of my few favorite insects.

pentax360 · 03-26-2019, 02:28 PM - **1 Like**

Good job, I've tried to do that to no avail.

**eaglem** · 03-26-2019, 07:56 PM

Sharply detailed, an excellent catch.

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09-13-2018, 05:47 PM - 1 Like	#16
foxandcrow Site Supporter Join Date: Sep 2017 Location: Colorado Posts: 1,994	Excellent. I have yet to succeed at this.

09-15-2018, 01:48 AM	#17
photomax7 Pentaxian Join Date: Aug 2015 Photos: Gallery Posts: 1,841	Cool capture SSGGeezer...easier to capture when their down...even then, only if they stick around much...which they usually don't.

09-15-2018, 06:04 AM	#18
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845 Original Poster	Originally posted by photomax7 Cool capture SSGGeezer...easier to capture when their down...even then, only if they stick around much...which they usually don't. I shot a bunch more yesterday and got a badly out of focus in flight shot using my 55-300 PLM. I think that the combination of good contrast and a slower focusing lens was the key to success here.

09-18-2018, 01:00 AM	#19
Nightwatch Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2006 Location: Georgia Posts: 145	That is an awesome shot. My reflexes are not nearly good enough to catch them in flight :P

09-20-2018, 05:39 PM	#20
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845 Original Poster	Originally posted by Nightwatch That is an awesome shot. My reflexes are not nearly good enough to catch them in flight :P Just a bit lucky panning.

09-21-2018, 07:32 PM - 1 Like	#21
joip Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Dec 2013 Location: Colorado Photos: Albums Posts: 1,793	How did you manage to focus on something so small? I can't even catch a big hawk in focus! Great shot!

09-22-2018, 05:10 AM	#22
SSGGeezer Veteran Member Join Date: Jun 2017 Location: Indiana, U.S. Photos: Gallery \| Albums Posts: 4,845 Original Poster	Originally posted by joip How did you manage to focus on something so small? I can't even catch a big hawk in focus! Great shot! I started with AF on by setting the lens at infinity and because I was over 3 meters away, the lens only had to make a short rotation for fine focus as I panned. That was the preparation, then there was at least a little luck due to a highly contrasting background that helped the AF work on a fast mover. Vegetation is too jumbled for good contrast when they are around the brush and bushes.

09-22-2018, 05:50 AM	#23
GinaC Veteran Member Join Date: Dec 2015 Location: Brunswick, GA, USA Photos: Gallery Posts: 440	Awesome shot! Goggles on, arms tucked, and racing stripes!

03-26-2019, 06:14 AM - 1 Like	#24
Suhail Loyal Site Supporter Join Date: Aug 2013 Location: Mississauga Photos: Gallery Posts: 345	Mega-awesome shot!

03-26-2019, 07:50 AM - 1 Like	#25
Prince Harbinger Veteran Member Join Date: Jul 2018 Location: New Jersey Posts: 429	Excellent capture! One of my few favorite insects.

03-26-2019, 02:28 PM - 1 Like	#26
pentax360 Pentaxian Join Date: Jan 2016 Location: OR Posts: 436	Good job, I've tried to do that to no avail.

03-26-2019, 07:56 PM	#27
eaglem Site Supporter Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: Perth Western Australia Photos: Gallery Posts: 43,148	Sharply detailed, an excellent catch.