Large Red Damselfly
Pyrrhosoma nymphula
Over the weekend with some nice sunshine forecast I made another visit to Westbere where in a friends garden there was a good emergence of Large Red Damselflies. Armed with a few new techniques and plans, settings and backgounds, I set about getting a number of shots of these damselflies. I managed to use the bean bag this time which made for a much steadier shot and was trying to find individuals where the background made a good contrast against the damselfly. I spent an enjoyable hour watching as they posed nicely and a few larvae were seen leaving the water but time beat me and I never managed to watch the moment when the damselfly emerged. This is a task for the future I hope. I seem to be getting used to the Sigma 150mm macro lens now and so far, am very pleased with the results that it produces. I had my first Blue tailed and Variable Damselflies today after work, some shots on my next post no doubt.
Large Red Damselfly
Large Red Damselfly Larvae
Marc Heath
Oh, mais quelle série tu nous fais ! Et ces gros plans ! Un grand bravo Marc !
RépondreSupprimerI am very impressed with your mastery of your new Sigma 150mm.
RépondreSupprimerThe close-ups on the eyes is outstanding, you caught the facets with such sharpness!
How do you use the beanbag?
I use the Bushawk shoulder butt and find it very useful and not cumbersome.
A very fine series, Marc, well done,
I can't wait to see more of your pics!
Alors là, je suis aussi bluffée !!!!! Incroyable ce résultat ! Bravo :)
RépondreSupprimerMagnificent series, Marc! What a hallucinating precision on portraits! For the emergence, the imago seems stuck in the exuvie and only its belly is cleared! Greetings, M.
RépondreSupprimerPiqué du tonnerre de Dieu ! Superbe série !
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