Dragon Flies

[markandhisfish]

actually managed to get close enough for some quick shots today . nightmares to photograph , especially with a macro lens . 2 days straight at the local nature reserve stalking dragonflies to get a mere 4 photos!!

large red damsel fly

4 spotted chaser dragoonfly

and a random lizard i stumbled upon by luck

 

[chesterscot]

Nice pics mate

Must say its MORE than look to stumble upon our only true native lizard

regards

 

[lljdma06]

Those shots are ace, Mark! I've shot dragonflies too, but FL dragons are much more cooperative. They stay still.

 

[markandhisfish]

thanks . the dragonflies where i go are the exact opposite , the ybarely sit still and when they do it near impossible to get close enough . would be nice if they sat still like the ones where you are

 

[NottsFishy]

In my opinion the best way to get close to dragon flies is to go fishing lol they seem to be attracted to us i have a picture somewhere of one on my knee will try and find it

 

[markandhisfish]

lol i think they might frown upon it if i took a rod down the local nature reserve

heres a couple i got the yesterday . some more flies

 

[lljdma06]

Good shots! I've always like the irredescence (sp) of flies.

 

[ian]

great pics Mark!

you have taken to this photography malarkey brilliantly!

 

[markandhisfish]

thanks ian . im really finding this macro photography very addictive . il post some more shots tomorrow when ive got a bit more time .

 

[Bazza57]

I'm well impressed
Very nice shots, I always wanted to be an Entomologist when I was a kid, so these shots are of real interest to me - I was very keen on Moths of all things. Seeing those shots makes me want to get out & about with my camera.
I never persued entomology as a career option - figuring that I'd probably only end up working for a an insectocide manufacturer, so I left it alone.
But as an alternative, I at least I ended up keeping fish instead - Not a bad replacement.

 

[england]

Those pictures are amazing, I too am impressed with the lizard shot, knowing how dificult is too creep up on a lizard, Actually finding one in the uk, hats of to you

 

[markandhisfish]

cheers everybody , i keep trying to get some up to date fish pics done but they are nightmares to photograph cos they are hyper.

 

[Rorie]

Well, macro shooting is the opposite from what i like to do, but looking at your photos, i can see why you like it! haha. Good pics! Here is the ONLY photo of an insect i have taken.... i thought it was good, but not quite the same as yours haha.

I just bought a new lens last month, 50mm f1.4 nikon.....so i can do fish photos.... but that is as close to macro as it gets for me haha

 

[markandhisfish]

they are a nightmare to get close ebough to arent they!!