So, there are ways out to problem like this, I mean; how to photograph
dragonflies. Only experienced people can tell us solutions like this.
Regards,
Ayash Kanto.
On Mon, 25 Jun 2001, John Mustarde wrote:
> On Mon, 25 Jun 2001 16:15:26 -0800, you wrote:
>
> > Oh, and dragonflies.. just require some stalking and spending some time
> >finding their favorite lookout point. The ones with lookouts farthest from
> >the water seem to be the easiest to shoot too (probably more tired or
> >something).
>
> Dragonflies love flash. It's a bright light source that
> could possibly attract prey.
>
> Just fire the flash (use the test button) in the
> general vicinity of a dragonfly on its perch. It will
> either stay in position and motionless for several
> minutes, or move away then come back near the flash
> source fairly quickly.
>
> Most everything anyone needs to know about macro
> photography in the field is covered in Shaw's book
> called, I think, Closeups in Nature.
>
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