I didn’t have a clear view of the iris at the edge of this swampy area but a dragonfly dropped in to rest a few moments.
May 6, 2021
Eastern Pondhawk With Iris Background
I didn’t have a clear view of the iris at the edge of this swampy area but a dragonfly dropped in to rest a few moments.
May 6, 2021
That’s a stunning photo, Ellen, especially when you enlarge and it fills the screen. The greens in this dragonfly are really beautiful, and the Iris make a lovely contrasting backdrop.
Yes! 100% agree with Peter. Love this so much Ellen!
Thanks, Liz, so very glad that you liked it!
Thank you, Peter, so glad that you liked it. It’s always nice when nature lines up for us!
Awesome capture and very detailed!
Thank you, Greta!
Very pretty and wonderful background colors!
Thanks, Donna! It is so nice to have elements line up like this, and while we can keep our feet safe!
I love, love, love this shot, Ellen. You have elevated this female Easter Pondhawk, which I am sure is pretty common there, to another level with this delightful portrait. As I look at the areas that are in focus, I suspect that you took this with your macro lens. Whatever the case, the composition of the shot with the out-of-focus iris in the background was super.
Thank you kindly, Mike, so glad that you loved it! As you know we sometimes are in the right spot and realize it!
This was taken with my Canon 100-400mm at 312mm, f 5.6. And I only got two shots before he flew so didn’t get an opportunity to try additional settings.
That’s great sharpness for a long-distance shot.