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Dragonfly from 1x to 5x

 
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Aug 04, 2007 10:23 |  #1

I went to the lake looking for a dragonfly feeding from one of the metal polls that's used to keep people from parking next to a fence. The polls are about 20cm high -perfect for going down on one knee so I can brace the camera.

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Aug 04, 2007 12:10 |  #2

that last one is nuts, great job


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Aug 04, 2007 12:24 |  #3

Jay Lowery wrote in post #3667992 (external link)
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Thanks! Makes for some interesting wall paper :)


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Aug 04, 2007 12:45 |  #4

Excellent series John- putting the MPE-65 to good use :)
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Aug 04, 2007 13:09 |  #5

LordV wrote in post #3668126 (external link)
Excellent series John- putting the MPE-65 to good use :)
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Thanks Brian!

If Canon really loved me they'd defy the laws of physics and develop a lens that can go from 1/3 life size to 3x. I'd never take it off of my camera...


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Aug 04, 2007 13:15 |  #6

Great series which really shows what that lens can do in the right hands.
How close is the working distance at 5x - I'm surprised it didn't move as the lens must be right in it's face.


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Aug 04, 2007 13:33 |  #7

I think you have used super glue to hold him in place.
Super set, just love the detail.


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Aug 04, 2007 15:40 |  #8

Dalantech wrote in post #3668205 (external link)
Thanks Brian!

If Canon really loved me they'd defy the laws of physics and develop a lens that can go from 1/3 life size to 3x. I'd never take it off of my camera...

i'm with you there - only solution is two bodies. That was a very tame Dragon, great detail.


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Aug 04, 2007 15:43 as a reply to  @ racketman's post |  #9

Absolutely incredible shots. They are gorgeous photos.

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Aug 04, 2007 16:58 as a reply to  @ LindaB's post |  #10

Wow!

Fantastic series. Superb colours and detail. Love the wing colour as well.

He's pretty tame as well. Excellent!


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Aug 04, 2007 18:05 |  #11

These are just incredible, how close were you?


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Aug 04, 2007 18:09 as a reply to  @ James M's post |  #12

Absoutley amazing shots. The colours are superb as is the detail.

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Aug 05, 2007 01:08 |  #13

Wonderful shots John.


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Aug 05, 2007 06:19 |  #14

Dalantech wrote in post #3668205 (external link)
Thanks Brian!

If Canon really loved me they'd defy the laws of physics and develop a lens that can go from 1/3 life size to 3x. I'd never take it off of my camera...

That would be very useful- can't help thinking it wouldn't be impossible to at least have an infinity to 2:1 lens with some built in extension tubes.
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Aug 05, 2007 06:20 as a reply to  @ Greg_C's post |  #15

Great series of captures showing the beauty of this dragon, and the power of the mpe. Well done John. :D


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