Sometimes dragonflies stay put and give the photographer multiple opportunities.
I walked past this one and on looking back found a more appealing background.
Middleton Place, Charleston, SC
September 20, 2023
Dragonfly, Two Views
Tag Archives: Tamron 180mm Macro
Sheep On The Lawn
This was my first visit to Middleton Place since the beginning of May. The sheep were free on the lawn doing their mowing duties.
They were just sheep being sheep, not doing much interesting.
I was shooting with the Tamron 180mm macro lens, anticipating butterflies, so I didn’t bother approaching the nearly grown lambs that eluded me in the shade.
This fellow stopped and lifted his head for a minute giving me a nice profile.
September 20, 2023
Middleton Place Stable Yard, Charleston, SC
Cashmere Goat, Closeups
The Cashmere Goat pair were having a nap at the Middleton Place stable yard when I walked by. One wasn’t interest in Ted and I having a look but this one’s curiosity got the best of him. He turned towards me showing off his silky goatee.
I only had my Tamron 180mm lens with me so I only got close up shots.
I backed way up to get this shot of the goat watching over the fence as one of the farm workers went by with some hay for the chicken coop–that he was very interested in.
Middleton Place Heritage Stable Yard, Charleston, SC
September 23, 2023
Slaty Skimmer
Here is one more species of dragonfly I photographed on September 14, rather a banner day for dragonflies.
This one was perched on vegetation hanging over the edge of a pond.
Narrow blades of grass seemed to be the preferred resting spot.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 14, 2022
Needham’s Skimmer
This Needham’s Skimmer was perched close to the ground and out of the breeze, a nice fit for using the Tamron 180mm macro lens.
The angle and background worked well to pick up the orange tones.
He didn’t move far between these shots, trying out some different perches almost like a model.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 14, 2022
Common Baskettail Above My Head
There were a lot of these Baskettails zooming over a dike between two ponds, presumably feeding.
This reed stalk was the highest vegetation around with the top coveted perch well above my head.
Backlit by the sun, you can see numerous tears in the wings.
Donnelley Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 14, 2022
Four-spotted Pennants
These Pennants were perching at or slightly above my eye level, making nice subjects on swamp reeds.
Bear Island Wildlife Management Area, SC
September 14, 2022
Backyard Blue Dasher
Yesterday afternoon we had a multiple dragonfly visitors in our backyard, after seeing very few all summer.
I’m pretty sure this is a Blue Dasher, even though it was quite small, about 1 1/2 inches (4 cm) long.
This individual tried out several of the dried stems in my patio pots.
Blue Dasher
September 14, 2022
Water Lily Pad Textures
…and not a frog in sight!
August 26, 2022
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC
Water Lily and Lily Pads
More from our Water Lilies from our paddle at Cypress Gardens last week.
The same bloom from a different angle and with a different lens.
Just before we left the sun came out which enhanced the reflection of the nearby trees in the dark water.
August 26, 2022
Cypress Gardens, Moncks Corner, SC