Dragonflies

[budak]

All from Lower Pierce and taken with Canon 40D + 100mm macro/580EX handheld.

This species is quite commonly found resting in groups on large tree trunks. The female is brown. Took it with flash so the electric blue iridiscence of the wings isn't evident. View larger version here: http://flickr.com/photos/budak/2810905660/sizes/l/



Very common species that is quite tolerant of close-ups. Large version here: http://flickr.com/photos/budak/28100...n/photostream/



Same fellow but without flash. Large here: http://flickr.com/photos/budak/2810057997/sizes/l/

[luenny]

Hi Budak,
Nice to see your shots. I think #2 and #3 are very good - especially #3. Like the composition and the bright background that outlines the black wings of the dragonfly. You may want to increase the DOF for more impact.

[hwchoy]

your flash is mounted or handheld?

[budak]

mounted la.. lazy bring and setup macro bracket.... but with Flip-It reflector and diffuser.

Thanks Luenny! With no. 3 I think hard to stop down further without reducing shutter speed cos no flash.