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Friday 23 May 2014

Photographing the winged insects

Bees are very tricky to photograph, why can`t they stay still for longer, hover flies are much more accommodating, although neither will look you in the eye. Dragonflies will providing the time is right.



Just gone four since you ask

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6 comments:

  1. Sue Garrett23 May 2014 at 10:35

    I have to set my camera to burst in the hope I can catch a bee at some point. I take dozens in the hope one will be just right. Your insect photos are great,

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  2. David Ford23 May 2014 at 11:04

    thats what I do Sue the rest is patience

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  3. Mark Willis23 May 2014 at 11:25

    I recognized that as a Dragonfly, thanks to your ID system - at rest with wings outstretched...

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  4. David Ford23 May 2014 at 11:51

    correct Mark

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  5. elaine 23 May 2014 at 23:07

    excellent - beautifully captured

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  6. David Ford24 May 2014 at 02:38

    thanks Elaine, I wonder if part2 on this subject would be useful for you?

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