Join Now
Join ePHOTOzine, the friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more for free!
- View Large
- Vote
Join to Vote
You must join ePHOTOzine to vote. - Comments
-
Two poor images of the first dragonfly I spotted in the meadow last week. It was a very windy day, and the little fella couldn't stop flapping his wings, so in V.1 he looks wingless, with a touch of wing showing in V.2. However, I thought he deserved an upload, if only for the beautiful powder blue of his eyes 
It has been an appalling night here, with rain and gales, and still very strong winds this morning, several large pine trees have been blown to the ground in the garden 
My apologies if I only have time to comment, but I shall be spending today trying to salvage what I can and clearing up the debris.
| Recording media: | JPEG (digital) |
| Title: | first dragon |
| Username: | 
CarolG |
| Uploaded: | 18 Apr 2012 - 6:25 AM |
| Tags: | Close-up, Close-up / macro, Dragonfly, General, Macro, Nature, Wildlife, Wildlife / nature |
| Votes: | 80 |
 | Variant - Report |
Comments
Morning Carol, great images under difficult circumstances. Sorry to hear about the damage, what strange weather you are having although I suspect that that can be said for many areas of the World nowadays.
Andy
A great 1st time image..
You got the basics now all you need to do is refine your skills...
More DOF and faster shutter speed will help...
That way you get more detail and wings frozen in time..
It this first slow down shoutter speed to gain little movement..
That a lot harder but get basic skills right bag the shot and then try advance images...
Great work...
Do not give up..
You are all most there...
Dave
Quote: A great 1st time image..
You got the basics now all you need to do is refine your skills...
More DOF and faster shutter speed will help...
That way you get more detail and wings frozen in time..
It this first slow down shoutter speed to gain little movement..
That a lot harder but get basic skills right bag the shot and then try advance images...
Great work...
Do not give up..
You are all most there...
Dave
Good comments, Dave, but remember that I only use a little point and shoot camera, I have no shutter speed adjustments on it. Carol
I some time wonder finding kids sporting their first camera A Nikon D 90 or EOS 1100 D so on so forth. Comes to me for a photography tutorials. When I start the basics, they promptly reply, "Sir without this knowledge it gives good pics". I say "Ignorance is bliss, if ur pic tells a story.If not an ugly face.
Two sharp images of the dragon fly, Carol. Your compact is always a winner. You don't deserve any advice from others regarding photographic skills. Sorry to know about the devastation done to your garden. - Raja.
Oh dear you have got gales even in Cyprus! It is awful here,too.
I never knew you only had a little camera! Thought you had some macro as Olimpics seems to be good at that.
So now I'm even more impressed.
Lovely captures of this beautiful chap! Don't think any
dragonflys will venture out here wind rain and gales to in UK
Susan
Oh no!! How horrible about the weather and the trees, Carol Thank goodness your house wasn't hit by any of the trees.
I gotta say...V1 is fantastic for the "winglessness" 
Beautiful fella, especially with those eyes!
Glad you liked the spider, by the way
A.
x
Great captures - definitely V2 for me with the wings!
Carol
Sounds horrendous, Carol, hope you get things sorted without too much back break. Nicely captured dragon. v2 for me, the shape in the frame seems to have better balance.
Dave
Very nicely captured Carol, looking forward to seeing a few of these in Somerset soon!
Heath
Great images Carol, V2 for me because of the wing detail. I hope not too much damage was done to your garden.
Two super captures Carol.
Got to be V2 for me with the trace of the wings.
David
Two good captures but V2 for me Carol.
Regards
Trev.
Well, I just wish I could shoot images as 'poor' as these, Carol! 
Two wonderful captures
Not been out today, as the weather here's been grey, dismal and wet all day long
Trev
Nice duo sorry to hear about the damage in the garden. Strong winds here too. Sylvia
Bin away for a while,so I'm glad to see such great improvement in your images,have you invested in a new camera? or has you hand just got steadier?.Glad to see more butterflies in your portfolio,are you invisible?I don't seem to be able to get within six foot of any of these creatures.keep up the great work in this very difficult subject....................Mick
I would be pleased with either of these images in my PF Carol - ok room to improve but we cant always be perfect I think you have done exceptionally well - good luck with the clearing up
Two excellent images especially given the unfavourable weather conditions
two good caspture i especially like V1 as you can just see the wing detail in places showing that he is flapping then like hell to stay in place
nice work
Hope you have been able salvage the garden
Graham
Add a Comment
ePHOTOzine, the web's friendliest photography community.
Upload photos, chat with photographers, win prizes and much more.
Join Our Free Newsletter
Awards
Current Competitions
Olympus 'Portraiture' Competition - Win £1000 Worth Of Gear!
30th April 2013 - 31st May 2013
This month, to celebrate the launch of Olympus' new micro site Olympus Image Space, Olympus are giving you the chance to win £1000 worth of Olympus gear!...
Featured e2 Photo
May's Photo Month
Check out ePHOTOzine's inspirational photo month calendar! Each day click on a window to unveil new photography tips, treats and techniques.
