Dragonflies and Damselflies

[Click]

Very nice shot, Alan.

 

[Maximilian]

A female demoiselle.

 

[Maximilian]

Do darters like blackberries? For mellow ones they will have to wait a little bit.

 

[Click]

Beautiful series. I really like your shots. Well done, Maximilian.

 

[Maximilian]

Yet another one I haven't seen at "my" ponds before (but somewhere else):
A male broad-bodied chaser (libellula depressa). I hope he isn't depressed when I see him again

 

[AlanF]

Ruddy Darters have started to appear. I spent quite a time shooting these until I got a head and tail in focus (R5 at 500m). And a crop of it more looking at me.

 

[Click]

Very nice shots, Alan. The first picture is just wow. Excellent!.

 

[Maximilian]

Ruddy Darters have started to appear.

Really nice ones, Alan. Looking at the detail of the compound eye I think I know what I'll do if I have some 4.500 € to spend

Here are my darters from the weekend.
WARNING! Explicit content! WARNING!
Don't scroll down to the third picture if you don't want to see indecent behaviour

1:1 crop of the head. I think the 5D4 AF didn't 100% nail it but im fine with it for a 100-400LII iwth TC.

Warning! This pic is sharp, too

 

[AlanF]

Really nice ones, Alan. Looking at the detail of the compound eye I think I know what I'll do if I have some 4.500 € to spend

Here are my darters from the weekend.
WARNING! Explicit content! WARNING!
Don't scroll down to the third picture if you don't want to see indecent behaviour
1:1 crop of the head. I think the 5D4 AF didn't 100% nail it but im fine with it for a 100-400LII iwth TC.
Warning! This pic is sharp, too

You'll get just as sharp with a 5DSR as with an R5.

 

[Maximilian]

You'll get just as sharp with a 5DSR as with an R5.

I think I am more keen on the AF system not so much on more MP

 

[AlanF]

I think I am more keen on the AF system not so much on more MP

I'm using centre point for these and the 5DSR is just as good once calibrated.

 

[Click]

Beautiful shots, Maximilian.

 

[AlanF]

Common Darter in Flight.

 

[AlanF]

Emperors are easier. With these shots with the R5 and electronic shutter, it's shoot one, get 19 free.

 

[Click]

I really like your gifs. I especially like the Emperor. Well done, Alan.

 

[AlanF]

Some more gifs from today, Banded Demoiselles. You can't appreciate the beauty of these in flight as they are too small and fast, which applies in general to dragonflies.

 

[Click]

Alan, you're the king of the gif. I really like the second one. Well done.

 

[Maximilian]

Emperors are easier.

Still not for me But I'm getting better - and this one was more cooperative flying a bit slower. Still I needed cropping.

 

[AlanF]

Still not for me But I'm getting better - and this one was more cooperative flying a bit slower. Still I needed cropping.

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Still shots are also much better than looking at them through binoculars or the naked eye as you don't see the wings or the details.

 

[AlanF]

Alan, you're the king of the gif. I really like the second one. Well done.

Thanks Click. I guess you like the impression of flying across the water, which I also prefer.