Wet dragon

[dtbh]

I have not been doing macros for a while now. I thought for a start I shall revisit some of my old shots. Some of these have not been processed before and some I have already shared in another forum but have now been re-processed.

#1 Reflection from a raindrop
http://img152.imageshack.us/img152/4941/adropletsvw0.jpg

Wet dragon...probably fell into my pond.

#2
http://img89.imageshack.us/img89/8695/a2nw3.jpg

#3
http://img142.imageshack.us/img142/2869/a3pl3.jpg

#4
http://img225.imageshack.us/img225/1163/a1qm0.jpg

#5
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/8057/a4by0.jpg


Some close ups
#6
http://img243.imageshack.us/img243/6482/a5rs7.jpg

#7
http://img291.imageshack.us/img291/4585/a7ev5.jpg

[aaronfoo]

waa.. can see the eyes soo clearly!! lol

[Gojira]

Excellent series of photos....I wish I could shoot more macro shots like that!

[dtbh]

waa.. can see the eyes soo clearly!! lol

That's the part I like about dragonflies...they are all eyes! :D


Excellent series of photos....I wish I could shoot more macro shots like that!

Me too! My macro gears have been in cold storage for quite a while now. I hope it'll see some action soon. Thanks Gojira.

[raclette]

nice:) what was the distance between u and the dragonfly in pic #7 ? was it 100% cropped? the details are amazing !!

[dtbh]

nice:) what was the distance between u and the dragonfly in pic #7 ? was it 100% cropped? the details are amazing !!

Minimal crop...almost full frame. I must be about 4-6in away. This dragonfly was so heavily weighed down by the wetness that it wasn't going to budge. Anyhow it is still possible to go that near to an active, dry dragonfly. I used my 105VR + Raynox lens for that image.

Thanks raclette.

[noruazumi]

dtbh,
wow... these are great macro. the wet dragonfly really stands out compared to other dragonfly photos around.
btw, what macro lens that u used?

[alancheong7]

Beautiful as always, Doc :thumbs_up:
The poor thing went for a shower I see :D:D
LOL Was just about to ask you if the last 2 were shot with raynox when I read your reply ... LOL - the rest of the raynox fans here will drool big time :D:D:D

[foxxy]

Wah...very nice and sharp. so detailed the eyes.
Also like the one with the wings full of water droplets :thumbs_up:

[noordin]

Incredible luck and timing that you managed to snap thos epics of the wet dragon fly!

Beautiful! :thumbs_up:

[dtbh]

dtbh,
wow... these are great macro. the wet dragonfly really stands out compared to other dragonfly photos around.
btw, what macro lens that u used?

I used my 105VR plus/minus the Raynox CM3500. Thanks Noruazumi.


Beautiful as always, Doc :thumbs_up:
The poor thing went for a shower I see :D:D
LOL Was just about to ask you if the last 2 were shot with raynox when I read your reply ... LOL - the rest of the raynox fans here will drool big time :D:D:D

Keep drooling Raynox fans. LOL. The Raynox is very convenient - just snap it on and it is ready to go.


Wah...very nice and sharp. so detailed the eyes.
Also like the one with the wings full of water droplets :thumbs_up:

Thanks foxxy! I read that some people actually spray them with water to take shots of them.


Incredible luck and timing that you managed to snap thos epics of the wet dragon fly!

Beautiful! :thumbs_up:

Yeah, talk about luck! I could actually hold this chap. Notice the folded wet wings in #2? Luckily this fella started to fly when it dried up.

[noruazumi]

oooooh.... i just remembered that u have not been doing macro shots for quite some time, right doc?
i think u've been doing a lot on potrait (esp. krystal). :D
what a great comeback!! keep 'em coming doc!

[dtbh]

oooooh.... i just remembered that u have not been doing macro shots for quite some time, right doc?
i think u've been doing a lot on potrait (esp. krystal). :D
what a great comeback!! keep 'em coming doc!

Trying to ease myself back to macros. :D

[ShaolinTiger]

Stunning Doc, time to get that kit out of storage!

[raclette]

off-topic:

dtbh, do you know what is the price for the 105 VR in malaysia? ..Maybe we could create a thread in the nikon gears section listing prices for nikon lenses.

sorry for the off topic:redface:

[ShaolinTiger]

off-topic:

dtbh, do you know what is the price for the 105 VR in malaysia? ..Maybe we could create a thread in the nikon gears section listing prices for nikon lenses.

sorry for the off topic:redface:

I had been planning to do that, but it takes quite a bit of effort hehe.

Anyway the lens should be around RM2700 if I remember correctly.

A good alternative is the Tamron 90mm, which is just as sharp, but without VR and IF, costs around RM1400. I chose to buy the Tamron 90mm and the SB-800 for the same price as the 105VR.

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[jayhan]

very nice series... i love the details on the eyes of the dragonfly with a hint of water droplets on them. simply amazing. any kinda lighting used?

[dtbh]

Stunning Doc, time to get that kit out of storage!

You said it, man! Now to try to do macro outside of my garden...:D


off-topic:

dtbh, do you know what is the price for the 105 VR in malaysia? ..Maybe we could create a thread in the nikon gears section listing prices for nikon lenses.

sorry for the off topic:redface:

ST has answered your question. Mine was one of the 1st to arrive at our shores...I paid 2850.


very nice series... i love the details on the eyes of the dragonfly with a hint of water droplets on them. simply amazing. any kinda lighting used?

Thanks jayhan! Used my SB800 and if I remember correctly the head was tilted at 45deg @ EV-2/3.

[Crazymalaysian]

Fantastic set, many of us can only dream of taking shots like these (for now, hehe).

[dtbh]

Fantastic set, many of us can only dream of taking shots like these (for now, hehe).

You are very good at macros leh! :D Thanks.

[ixusmys]

Amazing close up.... very ...very detail for the wet dragon especially the eyes. Can calc already how many eyes that a wet dragon contain... good job

Anyway dbth how much u brought the RAYNOX adaptor?

[dtbh]

Amazing close up.... very ...very detail for the wet dragon especially the eyes. Can calc already how many eyes that a wet dragon contain... good job

Anyway dbth how much u brought the RAYNOX adaptor?

Thanks!

If I remember correctly I paid RM500+. Ordered it from US 'cos it was out of stock in S'pore at that point in time.

[nonblood]

dtbh u r the detail master la.. XD heavy poison by ur details..

[dtbh]

dtbh u r the detail master la.. XD heavy poison by ur details..

You are so kind, Nonblood. Thanks.

I actually have a tough time trying to get sharp macro images. Remember I have to manual focus and my most important lenses (my eyes) aren't too good nowadays...had to take many insurance shots to be sure. :D

[nonblood]

You are so kind, Nonblood. Thanks.

I actually have a tough time trying to get sharp macro images. Remember I have to manual focus and my most important lenses (my eyes) aren't too good nowadays...had to take many insurance shots to be sure. :D
haha...well man eyes gets worst, so this the only time u will enjoy macro...i think i should shot more macro now while i still can focus rite...

[dtbh]

haha...well man eyes gets worst, so this the only time u will enjoy macro...i think i should shot more macro now while i still can focus rite...

You said it man. Enjoy macros while I can! :D