Damsel flies

Phil · 3rd July 2017, 22:03

IMG_6160.jpgHere's my best attempt at an insect so far.....
This is without a Macro lens. Just using my Tamron 18-200 lens at full zoom on manual focus.

Phil · 3rd July 2017, 22:20

What did surprise me was the quality my phone could achieve:

Rocket · 3rd July 2017, 22:31

Good shot. You can see your zoom just does not have that pin sharp look to it. It is much as I would expect. The Canon macro lens would be much better. Of course it helps if the little blighters do not wiggle and your hands do not move

Also if you enjoy using the zoom and chasing the insects around at least you will know if you want to continue with the insect macro shots.

Canonite · 4th July 2017, 02:10

The blue one is the male, defined by the two pure blue segment and the end of its body. Catching a mating pair is fab, nicely done

As Paul says, the enjoyment is chasing them, for me too is the fieldcraft, the stalking and the behaviour. High sun I find they tend to enjoy basking so they're more approachable.

Phil · 4th July 2017, 05:45

Thanks for the comments.

Yeah, it's not perfect but think it was as good as I could expect to get with my current kit.
Think I will be grabbing a new lens before the week is out..

It is rather fun getting out and about with the camera and and a nice feeling when you manage to catch a good shot that you are pleased with...

Rocket · 4th July 2017, 07:10

Quote:

Originally Posted by Phil

Thanks for the comments.

Yeah, it's not perfect but think it was as good as I could expect to get with my current kit.
Think I will be grabbing a new lens before the week is out..

It is rather fun getting out and about with the camera and and a nice feeling when you manage to catch a good shot that you are pleased with...

Exactly, It is like small game hunting but you shoot with a camera. Also, usually it is a nice day, there are lots of flowers and you get a bit of a walk.

Phil · 4th July 2017, 20:17

Sorry, I'm trying to post a bigger picture but I don't seem to be able to this evening..

This one I took on my DSLR, it's the same as the one I showed in post two, with the exception of the one in post two was taken on my phone....

3rd July 2017, 22:03	#1
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Damsel flies IMG_6160.jpgHere's my best attempt at an insect so far..... This is without a Macro lens. Just using my Tamron 18-200 lens at full zoom on manual focus. __________________ Last edited by Phil; 4th July 2017 at 05:41..

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Rocket Posted a thing or two ROVER 75 CONNOISSEUR SE HIGHLINE TOURER MANUAL 2.5 V6 Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: Midhurst Posts: 1,680 Thanks: 679 Thanked 735 Times in 530 Posts	Good shot. You can see your zoom just does not have that pin sharp look to it. It is much as I would expect. The Canon macro lens would be much better. Of course it helps if the little blighters do not wiggle and your hands do not move Also if you enjoy using the zoom and chasing the insects around at least you will know if you want to continue with the insect macro shots. __________________ Paul http://www.paulstickley.com/

4th July 2017, 05:45	#5
Phil This is my second home Rover 75 CDT Connoisseur SE Join Date: Nov 2006 Location: Wales Posts: 12,227 Thanks: 469 Thanked 523 Times in 241 Posts	Thanks for the comments. Yeah, it's not perfect but think it was as good as I could expect to get with my current kit. Think I will be grabbing a new lens before the week is out.. It is rather fun getting out and about with the camera and and a nice feeling when you manage to catch a good shot that you are pleased with... __________________

4th July 2017, 02:10	#4
Canonite This is my second home BMW 330d Tourer, MG ZT 180 SE XPG, VW Polo 6R 1.2 TDI Bluemotion Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: York Posts: 6,026 Thanks: 363 Thanked 574 Times in 319 Posts	The blue one is the male, defined by the two pure blue segment and the end of its body. Catching a mating pair is fab, nicely done As Paul says, the enjoyment is chasing them, for me too is the fieldcraft, the stalking and the behaviour. High sun I find they tend to enjoy basking so they're more approachable.