I shot this 2 weeks after the previous post, at the same pond and a very close location – I wonder if it could be the same amorous couple? This isn’t as clean an image, but the best angle I could get. Canon 1DX2, 100-400 II + 2X at 800mm, f/11, ISO 1600, 1/1000. On a tripod using manual focus – f/11 was wide open and the camera will only autofocus to f/8. Cropped to 24% of the original frame. Minor toning down of BG elements. Topaz AI Denoise and Sharpen.
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Wow, another really nice shot of these dragonflies, Diane. Wonderful details, and I’m okay with the background, as I realize it is out on a pond. Very nice.
Diane: In this view I think the OOF BG stems are a plus and lend context without being distracting. Even on a tripod and at your SS it requires really good technique to get a good shot with a rig like yours. Many kudos! >=))>
Diane, getting both members of a dragonfly couple nice and sharp is a big challenge. Again, you’ve done that very well. It’s unlikely that this is the same pair, two weeks later. There are likely multiple males and females hanging around, unless it’s a very small pond.
Diane, Great find and beautifully made. Great details and the sharpness on the insects. Nice composition as well. Great work on getting both the insects in the same focal plane.
