Coming and Going

[Loupey]

300mm alone (hey I don't always use the 2x or tubes )

Sat crouched and cramped among reeds and inches from falling into the water while sweating like a pig in 90-degree, bright sunny day while weaing work slacks and dress shoes ut:

Damselflies thrown in just because I don't want to start a new thread. It was shot with a tube though.

[drg]

These are just intense! That last one is one in a million. Both the colors and the subject.

Dress shoes, hmmm? Maybe that's the key. I'll just get out the wingtips next time I strap on one of the big 2.8 macro lenses.

Great Photos.

[AmberC]

WOW! That last one is awesome! They are all great, but that is crazy!! :thumbsup: Good job!

[Copy_Kot]

Dang it!!! I need to get out and do more shooting! These are great Loupey... and inspiring!

[Knight]

Superb Captures Loupey ( AKA Master Dragonfly Photog )

[Loupey]

Thanks for the nice feedback, everyone. I especially appreciate the comments on that last one as I was happy to salvage just one image from those two.

Here are two close-but-no-cigar versions that I didn't like:

The first image: wanted to use the cool colors of the open water to compliment the male. I didn't like how the colors didn't make the male stand out enough.

The second image: wanted the eye to see only the female. But the male ended up too OOF.


Thanks again!

[Loupey]

Got another shot Friday that I'm pleased with. Both the male and female in focus. The tips of the male's wings could be better but with the wind - I'll keep it

Thanks again!