Re: PESO: please do not disturb
Thanks Dan Op 2019-06-05 om 20:44 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: Stunning captures! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 2:27 AM Henk Terhell wrote: Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
Stunning captures! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Wed, Jun 5, 2019 at 2:27 AM Henk Terhell wrote: > Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: > > https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q > https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 > > Henk > > Op 2019-05-31 om 15:16 schreef Henk Terhell: > > Thanks Paul and Alan. > > As for most nature photography, both patience and luck are needed. > > I'm now pursuing some more of the in-flight catch of dragonflies and > > damselflies. > > > > Henk > > > > Op 2019-05-31 om 14:03 schreef Alan C: > >> That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just > >> plain lucky! > >> > >> Alan C > >> > >> On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: > >>> I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the > >>> moment another male flew by. > >>> https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 > >>> > >>> Henk > >>> > >>> > >> > >> > > > > > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Nice attempts ! What was the equipment used? I mostly shoot them when not flying - much higher success rate. Shooting them flying without AF is really frustrating for me. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Henk Terhell" Subject: Re: PESO: please do not disturb Thanks Paul Op 2019-06-05 om 13:23 schreef Paul Stenquist: You nailed them. Well done! Paul On Jun 5, 2019, at 2:26 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 15:16 schreef Henk Terhell: Thanks Paul and Alan. As for most nature photography, both patience and luck are needed. I'm now pursuing some more of the in-flight catch of dragonflies and damselflies. Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 14:03 schreef Alan C: That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
Thanks Paul Op 2019-06-05 om 13:23 schreef Paul Stenquist: You nailed them. Well done! Paul On Jun 5, 2019, at 2:26 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 15:16 schreef Henk Terhell: Thanks Paul and Alan. As for most nature photography, both patience and luck are needed. I'm now pursuing some more of the in-flight catch of dragonflies and damselflies. Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 14:03 schreef Alan C: That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
You nailed them. Well done! Paul > On Jun 5, 2019, at 2:26 AM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: > > https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q > https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 > > Henk > > Op 2019-05-31 om 15:16 schreef Henk Terhell: >> Thanks Paul and Alan. >> As for most nature photography, both patience and luck are needed. >> I'm now pursuing some more of the in-flight catch of dragonflies and >> damselflies. >> >> Henk >> >> Op 2019-05-31 om 14:03 schreef Alan C: >>> That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain >>> lucky! >>> >>> Alan C >>> On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk >>> >>> >> >> > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
Here are some recent trials of in-flight shots of dragonflies: https://flic.kr/p/2g8F95Q https://flic.kr/p/2g7pgi2 Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 15:16 schreef Henk Terhell: Thanks Paul and Alan. As for most nature photography, both patience and luck are needed. I'm now pursuing some more of the in-flight catch of dragonflies and damselflies. Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 14:03 schreef Alan C: That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks, Ken! Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Mon, Jun 3, 2019 at 4:24 PM Ken Waller wrote: > >Is there any way to lure them to alight, like one can > > sometimes lure butterflies to alight on a piece of fruit or some > sweetened > > water? > > I've found the best time to photograph dragonflies has been in the early > morning before the sun rises enough to warm/wake them up - they're almost > immobile at that point. I've also had the best luck, in Michigan to seek > them out late August/early September. > > Kenneth Waller > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller > > - Original Message ----- > From: "Daniel J. Matyola" > Subject: Re: PESO: please do not disturb > > > > WOW! Great catch, and well rendered. I love the sharp focus on the > > sitting damselflies contrasted with the motion blur of the wings on the > > flying one. > > > > I saw a few dragonflies or damselflies in the garden around our pool this > > weekend, but they were too flighty, and I could never get close enough > > even > > to attempt a shot. Is there any way to lure them to alight, like one can > > sometimes lure butterflies to alight on a piece of fruit or some > sweetened > > water? > > > > Dan Matyola > > http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola > > > > > > On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 2:47 PM Henk Terhell wrote: > > > >> I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the > >> moment another male flew by. > >> https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 > >> > >> Henk > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
Is there any way to lure them to alight, like one can sometimes lure butterflies to alight on a piece of fruit or some sweetened water? I've found the best time to photograph dragonflies has been in the early morning before the sun rises enough to warm/wake them up - they're almost immobile at that point. I've also had the best luck, in Michigan to seek them out late August/early September. Kenneth Waller http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/kennethwaller - Original Message - From: "Daniel J. Matyola" Subject: Re: PESO: please do not disturb WOW! Great catch, and well rendered. I love the sharp focus on the sitting damselflies contrasted with the motion blur of the wings on the flying one. I saw a few dragonflies or damselflies in the garden around our pool this weekend, but they were too flighty, and I could never get close enough even to attempt a shot. Is there any way to lure them to alight, like one can sometimes lure butterflies to alight on a piece of fruit or some sweetened water? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 2:47 PM Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Sometimes a cell phone is good enough. https://photos.app.goo.gl/3Mcu2PBV9xzsXuUo6 Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 18:21 schreef P. J. Alling: It doesn't really take a lot of luck, just the right equipment in the right place. I remember swimming in a fresh water lake and the Damselflies were sitting on pretty much every surface and protuberance mating. I found myself wishing I had my SLR and a waterproof housing to record some images. At the time I was just a broke graduate student, and couldn't afford a waterproof housing. A decent macro lens would have been nice too, I suppose. On 5/31/2019 8:03 AM, Alan C wrote: That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Thanks Dan. I don't think there is a way to attract dragonflies and damselflies as these are carnivorous. I just sit still so they get used to my presence. There is always a period they land to rest or eat. My main problem always (as with butterflies) is to have the right lens, either long tele or macro 90 mm. I'm now trying with a Caruba macro extender tube on the K1 with a 70-200 lens but this limits the maximum focus distance. Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 15:38 schreef Daniel J. Matyola: WOW! Great catch, and well rendered. I love the sharp focus on the sitting damselflies contrasted with the motion blur of the wings on the flying one. I saw a few dragonflies or damselflies in the garden around our pool this weekend, but they were too flighty, and I could never get close enough even to attempt a shot. Is there any way to lure them to alight, like one can sometimes lure butterflies to alight on a piece of fruit or some sweetened water? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 2:47 PM Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
It doesn't really take a lot of luck, just the right equipment in the right place. I remember swimming in a fresh water lake and the Damselflies were sitting on pretty much every surface and protuberance mating. I found myself wishing I had my SLR and a waterproof housing to record some images. At the time I was just a broke graduate student, and couldn't afford a waterproof housing. A decent macro lens would have been nice too, I suppose. On 5/31/2019 8:03 AM, Alan C wrote: That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- America wasn't founded so that we could all be better. America was founded so we could all be anything we damn well please. - P.J. O'Rourke -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
WOW! Great catch, and well rendered. I love the sharp focus on the sitting damselflies contrasted with the motion blur of the wings on the flying one. I saw a few dragonflies or damselflies in the garden around our pool this weekend, but they were too flighty, and I could never get close enough even to attempt a shot. Is there any way to lure them to alight, like one can sometimes lure butterflies to alight on a piece of fruit or some sweetened water? Dan Matyola http://www.pentaxphotogallery.com/danieljmatyola On Thu, May 30, 2019 at 2:47 PM Henk Terhell wrote: > I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the > moment another male flew by. > https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 > > Henk > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and > follow the directions. > -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
Re: PESO: please do not disturb
Thanks Paul and Alan. As for most nature photography, both patience and luck are needed. I'm now pursuing some more of the in-flight catch of dragonflies and damselflies. Henk Op 2019-05-31 om 14:03 schreef Alan C: That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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That's quite amazing actually. Either you were very patient or just plain lucky! Alan C On 30-May-19 08:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment another male flew by. https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 Henk -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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Nice catch! Paul > On May 30, 2019, at 2:46 PM, Henk Terhell wrote: > > I saw the wings of this pair of damselflies suddenly raising at the moment > another male flew by. > https://flic.kr/p/2g52aW1 > > Henk > > > -- > PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List > PDML@pdml.net > http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net > to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow > the directions. -- PDML Pentax-Discuss Mail List PDML@pdml.net http://pdml.net/mailman/listinfo/pdml_pdml.net to UNSUBSCRIBE from the PDML, please visit the link directly above and follow the directions.
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