Dragonfly

[eskdalemum]

Hi
I spotted this Dragonfly sitting on my car so I rushed to get my camera (it was lucky I had it with me) and I manged to get a few shots of it before it flew off. Boy do I wish I had the funds for a good Macro Lens. Critique is more than welcome
http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j132/boxerkodabean/2011%20photos/dragonfly-2a.jpg
EXIF Data for photo 1 & 2 (no.1 is a cropped version of no.2):
Camera: PENTAX k-x
Lens: 18-55mm
Program: Manual
TV:1/200
AV: f4.5
ISO: 100
Focal length: 42mm

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j132/boxerkodabean/2011%20photos/dragonfly2.jpg

http://i79.photobucket.com/albums/j132/boxerkodabean/2011%20photos/dragonfly3.jpg
EXIF Data for photo 3:
Camera: PENTAX k-x
Len: 18-55mm
Program: Manual
TV: 1/60"
AV: f14
ISO: 100
Focal length: 55mm

[AndyP]

Now I have got the green eyed monster within; lovely captures at short notice, well done and thanks for sharing this little beauty.

Andy

[eskdalemum]

Thanks Andy
I couldn't believe my luck seeing I had just came out of the shopping centre and I had to get my camera organised. I'm am very grateful for that opportunity and had anyone seen me rushing around they probably thought I had gone mad:rolleyes:

[Kaye]

Nice shots Racheal. I also need to save for a good macro for my new D90. Prior to my D90 I battled away with a Point & Shoot with "some" manual settings, and this did macro quite well, so I am missing it already with my D90 after only a couple of weeks!

I like your last shot the best as it has more detail.... and I love the reflection of the wings on the car. You did well on the spur of the moment.

By the way, do you have Photoshop?

[eskdalemum]

Hi Kaye, Thanks for your comments and I agree the 2nd picture show much greater detail and no I don't have photoshop but I do use GIMP so if you have any tips or hints I'm open for ideas.
Thanks

[Kaye]

Racheal, I don't use Gimp so can't help much there, but I think some other members may use this.

[wanda]

Racheal, these are great, the big green eyed monstar looks as though he is doing acrobats. Great shots