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  1. 04-18-2006, 06:23 PM #1
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    Blue Dasher

    First Blue Dasher, Pachydiplax longipennis, of the year! This is one of my all time favorite D-Flies to shoot. They are absolutely beautiful, and they pose for you! Not many beautiful animals will sit absolutly still for a series of pictures.


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    Re: Blue Dasher

    Ya know, I have been known to shoot a few dragonflies and other insects too ;) So what gear was this pal, I can't get that shallow DOF unless I put the 500D on my lens ;)

    BTW.... Go try to ID that swallowtail looking butterfly image
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  3. 04-18-2006, 10:22 PM #3
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    Re: Blue Dasher

    Quote Originally Posted by paulnj
    Ya know, I have been known to shoot a few dragonflies and other insects too ;) So what gear was this pal, I can't get that shallow DOF unless I put the 500D on my lens ;)

    BTW.... Go try to ID that swallowtail looking butterfly image
    You got something to say about my DOF??? lol

    Its just my D60 and 70-300.
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    Re: Blue Dasher

    Almo this is a beautiful shot, DOF is great and i cant help but to notice it looks like it has a smile on its face!
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    Re: Blue Dasher

    They always smile for a Almo . Not insects here yet ,they dont take kindly to the cold weather . Good Capture Almo
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    Re: Blue Dasher

    Don't make me edit your angry reply pal ;)

    I like that DOF, you got a problem with that??
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  7. 04-19-2006, 10:40 AM #7
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    Re: Blue Dasher

    Quote Originally Posted by paulnj
    Don't make me edit your angry reply pal ;)

    I like that DOF, you got a problem with that??
    Ok then, i read that wrong, but I was just saying i liked it anyway. I had to look up the 500D. I don't have anything like that, just my ∑ M.
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  8. 04-19-2006, 01:51 PM #8
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    Re: Blue Dasher

    You don't think I was mad do you? I can't get mad at you !

    Dude, the 500D on my 100-400IS is insane! I can focus at like 1 foot!
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    Re: Blue Dasher

    No, not mad, just thought you were dissin' my DOF...
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