Dragonfly from 1x to 5x

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.

All Canon gear: Xti (manual mode F8 to F14, 1/200, ISO 100) + MPE-65mm macro lens. MT-24EX with home made diffusers.

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that last one is nuts, great job

Jay Lowery wrote in post #3667992
that last one is nuts, great job

Thanks! Makes for some interesting wall paper

Excellent series John- putting the MPE-65 to good use
Brian V.

LordV wrote in post #3668126
Excellent series John- putting the MPE-65 to good use
Brian V.

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...

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.

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

Dalantech wrote in post #3668205
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.

Absolutely incredible shots. They are gorgeous photos.

Linda

Wow!

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

He's pretty tame as well. Excellent!

These are just incredible, how close were you?

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

Alistair.

Wonderful shots John.

Dalantech wrote in post #3668205
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.
Brian V.

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