8/2/2011 5:43:56 AM

Great background color and the detail is awesome!!! Fabulous capture!!!!

8/2/2011 5:44:47 AM

Beautiful details and dof Courtenay!

8/2/2011 5:48:25 AM

Wow amazing capture and details -One of the best I have seen of this kind. Fantastic.
JP

8/2/2011 5:54:05 AM

out of this world stunning, capture and detail Courtenay...

8/2/2011 5:56:11 AM

Love the detail you captured. Great job.

8/2/2011 6:07:40 AM

WOW, Courtenay!! Astounding capture!! Clarity and dof are awesome!!

8/2/2011 6:08:43 AM

what a perfect shot... amazing clarity and capture!

8/2/2011 6:10:51 AM

Many thanks guys! This is for Tammy and anyone else that's interested.

This particular image was shot at f 11.0 1/200 sec 70-200 w/ 1.7 teleconverter, effective mm 340 cropped like crazy! But my settings are probably all over the place, usually around f 9-11 with as fast a shutter as I can get. ISO usually around 200-400. I want the bg as soft as possible.

Dragonflies will typically fly off and return to the same spot. Not this guy though. He was probably the most skittish. Some will actually let you get pretty close. ( I've used my 105 as well.)

I do not try to hand-hold lens, so a tripod is a must for me. I also attempt to maneuver slightly so that his wings are clearly visible in as uncluttered a bg as possible. You must be patient. I spent a lot of time slowly crawling around on my knees.

Dragonflies get active when the sun is up so they are a great subject for sunny days. I hope that helps!

8/2/2011 6:18:45 AM

Hi Courtenay,WOW!!That is beautiful macro.Awesome clarity,wonderful image my friend!!!

8/2/2011 6:19:08 AM

Thanks, Courtenay for the info. I will try this out as soon as I get a chance.

8/2/2011 6:40:18 AM

This is a most amazing image. The detail you have captured is just fantastic. This has winner written all over it!

8/2/2011 6:54:23 AM

Fabulous Dragonflie image, Courtenay!

8/2/2011 6:55:00 AM

Sooo pretty....love the BG too!! Thanks for the help too. I can never find them!! lol

8/2/2011 7:01:18 AM

Excellent comp, detail and lighting!

8/2/2011 7:09:16 AM

Beautiful capture, Courtenay! I tried all weekend to get some good shots of the dragonflies down by the lake. I tried my 70-200 f 2.8 Nikon lens (no Macro) but the results were not as good as my old Sigma 70-200 f 2.8 macro. On Sunday, I switched to the 105mm f 2.8 w/ the 1.7 converter, but the dragonflies didn't want to be still enough as the did the first day... so maybe later. lol

8/2/2011 7:14:57 AM

Fantastic color and detaisl, Courtenay. Beautiful macro.

8/2/2011 7:39:58 AM

Outstanding detail..excellent color and comp as well. So very well done.

8/2/2011 7:53:04 AM

Sounds like fun,however; with temps at 110 plus that ground will be pretty warm not to mention you back side out here right now. Excellent capture, I would love to just get one good shot some day.

8/2/2011 7:56:14 AM

WOW! Fantastic detail, Courtenay!

8/2/2011 8:36:34 AM

Excellent Courtenay! Fabulous clarity and detail!

8/2/2011 8:54:18 AM

The detail is amazing

8/2/2011 10:20:49 AM

Nice capture and details, Courtenay! Nice to know the secret.

8/2/2011 11:22:36 AM

Outstanding, Courtenay!

8/2/2011 11:24:09 AM

Gorgeous capture with a fantastic DOF! Love the BG colors too!

8/2/2011 11:24:39 AM

A wonderful capture! I have never even tried to shoot them..I'm not good with trying to maneuver a tripod around when chasing something this small.

8/2/2011 12:05:11 PM

Excellent detail and wonderful warm colours Courtenay!!!! You guys did great with these dragonflies!!

8/2/2011 12:44:05 PM

Fantastic detail, comp and color, here, Courtenay. And thanks for the detailed description of how you get these amazing results.

8/2/2011 1:18:39 PM

A#! DEtail which I always enjoy with the wing structure of these fliers. Watch them flit about as I FLOAT AROUND the pool.

Happy Shooting
Jack

8/2/2011 2:08:57 PM

Outstanding capture Courtenay, love the wonderful detail.

8/2/2011 2:42:01 PM

A beautiful macro, Courtenay!! This one is perfection!! Excellent capture!!

Phil

8/2/2011 2:45:35 PM

Superb detail and color here Courtenay! A fantastic presentation!

8/2/2011 2:56:31 PM

Perfect color and detail in this wonderful macro

8/2/2011 3:33:16 PM

+Amazing capture and details, Courtenay.

8/2/2011 5:05:34 PM

FANTASTIC capture of this dainty critter, Courtenay! :-) k

8/2/2011 5:13:40 PM

Great close up shot!!

8/2/2011 6:41:54 PM

Excellent detail and color!! They are fun lets go shoot some more!

8/2/2011 6:59:00 PM

Super awesome details and clarity. Courtenay!! Thanks fot the info on the shot, too!! Super well done!!

8/2/2011 7:56:18 PM

Wow, incredible detail and gorgeous colours Courtenay. I hope we see this again!

8/2/2011 8:53:02 PM

One word..."Outstanding"!! Amazing detail, comp and DOF. Hope to see it again as well Courtenay!

8/3/2011 3:00:37 AM

The detail and DOF are outstanding Courtenay. I know you have to keep moving to find the perfect angle if you can. This is one beautiful image and should be published or printed and hung on a wall.

8/3/2011 9:37:30 PM

Such incredible detail! Beautiful light and color too, Courtenay.

8/5/2011 5:39:01 PM

WOW!
Beautiful Macro, Courtenay!

8/9/2011 12:30:35 PM

The clarity is marvelous and colors fantastic. Great macro Courtenay.

9/6/2011 7:56:10 AM