Hairy detail .... by PapaGuru

Photography • Animals • posted on Jun 04, 2005

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This is a close-up of the Scarce Chaser. Almost all insects are very hairy at closeup-macro. When you "hunt" dragonflies you must try to become a part of their environment. You walk/move slowly and in the meanwhile study the places where they like to sit down. For the photographer there are roughly two groups of dragons: The "sitters" and the "patrolers". "Sitters" like to sit down at their favourite spots where as "patrolers" like to fly along/around there favourate place. You might like to begin with a "sitter"; if you spotted one you will probably chase it away when you approach it. Instead of chasing it any further, eager as you are, you wait! There is a chance it will return and while you wait you become a non interesting part of the environment. See what shows up, there might even land one on you. The longer (wait and observe) you can stay at sight-distance of a dragonfly the better are your chances of (slowly moving) getting within a shorter distance. A "dragonhunter" shows not much movement/interest in the beginning of the hunt! This is one way of doing it though :). Next time: equipment. PapaGuru.

Comments (31)

chrysalide

4:15PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

A lot of details for this excellent macro. have a good day

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odie

4:16PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

Not only Hairy detail...but also AMAZING! Thanks for the info and tips on hunting! :0)

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Akinom

4:42PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

gasp what a crisp and clear macro shot! Yes, those details are amazing! Bravo Ric! Have a great weekend!

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pm_hackworth

5:51PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

Wow Papaguru! Thanks for all the helpful advice and displaying such an awesome macro shot! Boy, do I have a long way to go! Five Stars and standing ovation! (and vote of course)

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tesla

6:08PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

Xlent macro!!!Perfect!!!V

L8RDAZE

8:41PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

You are SOOO RIGHT! These insects have their favorite spot to HANG! If you are patient enuff, and take notice, they usually land on the same branch or plant! These critters have a 6th sense and any sudden movement will make'em take off! Excellent MACRO...I just am in AWE of the DETAIL! WHOA!

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DELMUR

9:38PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

precision absolue!super et bravo!!

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Richardphotos

9:59PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

when I was a kid in Okla. dragonflies and butterflies would land on your arm or hand often. They are a beautiful insect and are very graceful. excellent capture and the focus does not get any better than yours!!!!!

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hotracer2

11:00PM | Sat, 04 June 2005

Excellent macro and information on how to capture dragonflys:):):):):)

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wackiej

12:32AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

I'm inspired! I shall become one with the dragon and sit...patiently...try to sit...patiently. I'm heading to the marshes next weekend and I really will try. This is a fantastic shot. I never knew they had so much detail. Thanks for the advice and motivation!

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FearaJinx

12:40AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

Yip, agree with what your saying... Excellent detail in tha macro my friend! I can't wait to see the next one!

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Andromeda31

1:10AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

Very detailed...Excellent!! Thanks for the lesson...will give it a try!!! :)

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blacq_nyght_vampyre

1:32AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

Awesome work here.

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Mimey

3:56AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

Needlesharp macro, perfect light and wonderful colors !!!

pimbotin

4:34AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

Marvellous... And theses lessons are a tresure! Waiting for next one!

Pierre59

5:32AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

Et avec quels dails, superbe et excellente macro, bravo !!!

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SNAKEY

6:38AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

Wonderful mate........ this is too cool. The hair on the fly and the branch both are visible. Oh Yes........ you are right about the sitters and the patrolers...... and I would definitely agree with you on this that when u stay close to a bug you learn how to move about and conduct yourself. The same applies to Buttys too... except that in case of buttys I notice another trait that they go a bit sluggish when they are half fed.;)

vlaaitje

7:33AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

this is real close....awesome shot

Tedz

10:39AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

A giant of a shot...so much detail!

soulofharmony

11:03AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

absolutely fantantic macro of the insect ekkkk.. !!!! beautiful details.. sublime macro :)))) hugsssss

LICORNEDECRISTAL

11:33AM | Sun, 05 June 2005

fantastic macro shot!!!!!!