dragonflying

[Kent Wilson]

I took this picture a year ago, basically practicing to see if I could actually photograph a dragonfly in flight. Most of the image is cropped out. The light was harsh mid-morning. Even had the photo been successful in technical respects, there is no context for the insect. That bothers me. But I did the best I knew how at the time. Hope to do better this summer.

Canon 20D, 100-400@ 235

Av evaluative, ISO 200, 1/3200, f/5

No exp comp.

C&C appreciated. Thanks for looking.

[Alfred Forns]

Kent I have been trying one of this for years and don't have a single one to show !!! Difficult coming up with one large in frame

The loss of detail has to do with the crop, can't bring it back !!! Image is sharp and well exposed I think the best chance for one is as they return over and over to the perch !!! Good luck !!!!!

[Nicki Gwynn Jones]

Cool image Kent - looks like he's trying to fly upsidedown!! Good luck with the next one!

[Gus Cobos]

I like this pano Kent,
difficult to capture like this...:eek: Looking foward for your next one...:cool:

[Oscar Zangroniz]

Great capture Kent. I also have been trying for one of these and have nothing to show for.
Big congrats on this one.
Regards,

[Harold Davis]

i commend you for even trying!!! i thought purple martins were difficult and you are going after dragonflies!! well done. hope to see you get a full frame one soon!!