Bob -
I mean Bob S, <vbg>
Dragonflies are among my favorite creatures. I've photographed them many
times, not been fast enough to catch them many more times, and seen a few
covered in dew first thing in the morning.
I had quite a bit of time in a small field of sleeping Darners. As the sun
rose they gradually woke up and became moving targets - not good. I chose
this one because it was the most accessible without disturbing others & had
the background I was seeking.
IIRC I was shooting low into the sun, which accounts for the added sparkle.
BTW this was one of the last shots of this guy before he woke.
This was my second attempt to capture these guys, never had the excellent
conditions like this before.
Kenneth Waller
----- Original Message -----
From: "Bob Shell" <[EMAIL PROTECTED]>
Subject: Re: PESO - A bug in the field
On Apr 1, 2006, at 3:35 PM, Kenneth Waller wrote:
Thanks to all who took the time to comment - Bob S, Bruce, Jack, William
R, Hank, David S., Frank, Bob S., Boris, Tom C., & David B.
Which Bob S is which? ;-)
FWIW - this was taken with available light - no photons were harmed in
its production.
Yes that is dew, happily supplied by a cool damp night & getting there
early.
No healing brush was used on this image.
Dragonflies are among my favorite creatures. I've photographed them many
times, not been fast enough to catch them many more times, and seen a few
covered in dew first thing in the morning. But I never saw one as
striking as the one you found and photographed so well. That photo would
sell as a stock image, for sure.
Bob
