The Roseate Skimmer is a common Dragonfly in the Americas (I don’t think he’s changed that name yet). They range from North America to Brazil.
I’ve only recently started to try shooting insects so they’re all new to me. Ellen’s 90mm (180 mm efov) is starting to call me, though for now I’m using what I find handy.
The lace like wings have always fascinated me and I’m discovering how hard it is to get the focus right on them. Stacking images is likely the best method and I have all I need to do it, I just need to remember and maybe practice.
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Specs; OM-1 (1), OM 12-100, Lightroom, Topaz.
Are these stacked, Ted? Because if not, they’re seriously impressive!
I really think the 12-100 would also be a great lens for this. Maybe you can’t get quite as close, but it’s such a versatile lens that you can use it for all sorts of things.
Not stacked. My limited tests haven’t been all that good. Me, not the camera. Ellen stacks at times, she has a software that I guess is the standard. Of course when she does it they come out great.
This was shot with the 12-100. Between that and Topaz it’s pretty sharp. The original standalone Topaz DeNoise has a slider for fine tuning sharpness while DeNoising. The default is low and that’s what I typically use.
Thanks. The OM-1 (1) with the 12-100 has become the go to gear now. It sits out on my back porch so I usually don’t step outside without it. The porch is enclosed, with floor to ceiling sliding windows and screen in. Keeps the gear safe and acclimated to the heat and humidity so no fogged lenses.
Crisp focus, front to back – really nice!
Thanks. Not a subject/style I’m particularly good at. Not many chances to practice lately either. We have had both Mississippi and Swallow-tailed Kites hanging around so I guess they have been grabbing them first.
Fine detail! A love photographing dragonflies, I haven’t had any opportunities this summer 😏
Same here. Thanks 😄😄
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