Why I Love Dragon Flies...
This little guy was sitting on our house when I drove in this morning - and he flew over to the garden as I got out my camera. He waited patiently while I went inside to get a sheet of tissue paper to soften the harsh light. I was able to get nice and close and take my time with him. He didn't fly away until I'd spent a good ten minutes fine-tuning my shot.Most tiny creatures aren't too interested in sitting still while you dig out your camera, make adjustments, and stick a fat macro lens into their living space. But dragon flies are fantastic. He's beautiful, isn't he?
So - what's your opinion? Do you prefer the color version or the black and white? Click on the photo for a larger view.-Varina
Labels: black and white, Canon 180mm macro, color, dragonfly, macro
posted by Varina Patel at
1:38 PM
8 Comments:
Color, definitely. Unless you're going for creepy and alien, in which case black and white will do.
Thanks! I guess creepy and alien isn't QUITE what I was going for. :)
-Varina
Color definately!
Thanks, Crystal. ;)
i agree, dragonflies are top notch subjects
There's nothing like a creature that just sits and waits for you to plan your shot. :) And beautiful, too.
absolutely color. Dragon flies have some of the most brilliant colors in the insect world. Truly a photogenic little creature.
Seems like color is winning, here. Overwhelmingly. ;) Thanks for all your comments! I love hearing from everyone!
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