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Hunting Emperor Dragonfly

2007.06.04

This photo was taken with my new Sigma 135-400mm (270-800mm in terms of 35mm film) f4.5-5.6 tele-zoom. The blue dragonfly is the largest here in Valencia and patrol an area, back and forth, but its course is unpredictable. Any competition from other dragonflies is viciously dealt with. I tried first to use a monopod, but soon changed to handheld despite the size and weight of the lens.

Focal length 400mm, ISO 400, 1/800 f7.1 with exposure compensation -1.0 due to the dark background. Autofocus set to continuous auto.


Macros of dragonflies: Happy dragonfly and Laughing dragonfly.
10 Comments
deleted090307 Wow! Excellent shot...
deleted090307 · 2007-06-03: 01:57
sachiko Splendid shot ! (^0^)v
sachiko · 2007-06-03: 02:37
????? paranoia2004
Nice shot! !, Light and composition of a shadow are the best, too(^・^)
????? · 2007-06-03: 04:20
sandmoon cool shot
sandmoon · 2007-06-03: 06:49
Carley gorgeous shot! The lighting and composition are superb. I'm a little sorry and disillusioned to hear about the vicious proclivities of the dragonfly.....I've always seen them as something gossamer and magical.....and very benign
Carley · 2007-06-03: 11:36
hatsumi Amazing shot!!
hatsumi · 2007-06-03: 15:36
aggiechristine Absolutely incredible shot! One of a kind capture.
aggiechristine · 2007-06-03: 22:16
OC110481 anotheter new style and it is really beautiful
OC110481 · 2007-06-04: 10:00
magpy impressive! this is really beautiful
magpy · 2007-06-04: 18:03
davids I don't know how you managed to get such a clear shot handholding - you must have steady hands. Well done.
davids · 2007-06-05: 14:31
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