Dragon eyes.....

[Leorooster]

I spent a few days last week trying to use a tripod and was unsuccessful (I came back empty-handed:( ). Therefore, I decided to get a monopod, which I did. I took these shots with my monopod, and found that it really made a big difference. I would have never gotten these shots if I had taken these handheld.

[Bald Eagle]

Welcome to the Official "Dragonfly Eyeball Madness Society:" Otherwise known as D.E.M.S. These are by far, The BEST eyeball shots I've seen. Fantastic work Leo. You have raised the bar on Eyeball shots. "Dems" some great shots Leo.

[BearLeeAlive]

"Dems" some great shots Leo.
LOL. Quite the commedian BE.

That said, awesome job on the DEMS type shots Leo. Great detail.

I too like to use my monopod. I loosen the ballhead just a wee bit so I can adjust the camera angle a bit but still maintain a steady stance. I can never seem to get a good shot with a tripod. Those little buggers move to fast for this old guy.

[mrclark321]

Wow Wow Wow, great shots, especially the last one!

Dan

[TammieO]

Fantastic shots! He looks cross-eyed in the second. LOL

[dancinec]

Very nice captures Leo. Interesting how the eye is divided into large facets facing upwards and smaller facets facing downward.

[soupdragon]

Was it dead when you took these?

[chemicalbro]

both great shots leo.but that second one is just way beyond cool...... the resolution on that shot is incredible

[Dragonslayer]

Leo congrats on the eye shots here they are superb as posted, super sharp and nicely lit to make these details show up nicely as you have here.

[Paul A]

Great shots Leo, thanks for giving me hope. I just got a monopod and was wondering if I made a mistake instead of getting a tripod.

[kingsown]

great shots but i think you will find life a bit easyer with a tripod you do not have to hold your breath as much keep-up the good work

[Leorooster]

Welcome to the Official "Dragonfly Eyeball Madness Society:" Otherwise known as D.E.M.S. These are by far, The BEST eyeball shots I've seen. Fantastic work Leo. You have raised the bar on Eyeball shots. "Dems" some great shots Leo.

Thanks, BE, for your kind words. I guess I can be a member of DEMS? LOL. :lol: :lol:

[Leorooster]

LOL. Quite the commedian BE.

That said, awesome job on the DEMS type shots Leo. Great detail.

I too like to use my monopod. I loosen the ballhead just a wee bit so I can adjust the camera angle a bit but still maintain a steady stance. I can never seem to get a good shot with a tripod. Those little buggers move to fast for this old guy.

I do the same. And, I too can never set up the tripod before the subjects are gone:cry: :cry: , that's why I got my monopod;) . Thanks for your kind words.

[Leorooster]

Dan/Tammie/Dennis - thanks for your kind comments. The eyes actually changed colors when I took these shots. Just amazed me!!

[Leorooster]

Was it dead when you took these?

They are all very active, and that's the fun part of insect macros;) . Thanks for looking!

[Leorooster]

Alan/Eric - Thanks for your nice commnets.

[Leorooster]

Great shots Leo, thanks for giving me hope. I just got a monopod and was wondering if I made a mistake instead of getting a tripod.

Paul, I tried using a tripod, but I just never got it right. I can assure you that you would love your monopod (at least I do very much:) ). Thanks.

[Leorooster]

great shots but i think you will find life a bit easyer with a tripod you do not have to hold your breath as much keep-up the good work

Unfortunately, I tried using a tripod for a few days and just couldn't figure out the right way to use it.:( I just had a hard time setting it up before my subject was gone:cry: :confused: . Thanks for your kind words.:)

[RockOne]

They're awesome. Looks like you see ey to eye :-) !

[BigAl-SA]

Leo that 2nd shot is absolutely awesome.

I've found that I use my monopod more and more, even for short lens candids - getting far more keepers. I have a quick release clip on a ballhead on the monopod in case I need the camera off in a hurry. I haven't tried the monpod with macros yet, and won't be until I get my lens back.

al

[CyberDyneSystems]

That second shot is fantastic!

[yakbut]

Your shots are amazing.

[Leorooster]

Leo that 2nd shot is absolutely awesome.

I've found that I use my monopod more and more, even for short lens candids - getting far more keepers. I have a quick release clip on a ballhead on the monopod in case I need the camera off in a hurry. I haven't tried the monpod with macros yet, and won't be until I get my lens back.

al

Al, Thanks for your nice comments. I've also just added a quick release on the ballhead. Will see how it goes. I am sure that you will love the flexibility that the monopod would give you. Happy shooting!:)

[Leorooster]

CDS/Yakbut - thanks for your kindn words.