tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post7841866007055801522..comments2024-02-10T22:47:24.732+00:00Comments on Kent Dragonflies: Southern DelightsMarc Heathhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comBlogger10125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-79628910552526919262017-09-06T19:39:45.733+01:002017-09-06T19:39:45.733+01:00Many thanks Richard. As long as I can get close en...Many thanks Richard. As long as I can get close enough it's easier to pick up and track them with the Sigma 150mm lens. I'm impressed with the results. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-74833732141510512652017-09-06T18:35:58.871+01:002017-09-06T18:35:58.871+01:00It's good to know you took these great shots w...It's good to know you took these great shots with the Sigma 150, Marc. I love the way your backgrounds compliment the wonderful colours of this dragon. You've now set me a target to work towards with the same lens. I shall enjoy the attempts!<br /><br />Best regards - - - RichardRichard Peglerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05115206853645323899noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-44078262587139991712017-09-05T06:32:44.469+01:002017-09-05T06:32:44.469+01:00Many thanks Mike. They are quite challenging aren&...Many thanks Mike. They are quite challenging aren't they but like you, I had many shots that were nowhere near usable. Just get back out there and keep practicing.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-45794039053219561782017-09-04T23:56:40.336+01:002017-09-04T23:56:40.336+01:00I found a southern hawker a couple of days ago, to...I found a southern hawker a couple of days ago, took about 50 flight shots and then gave up because I couldn't get any where near your standard. Envious of Sussex.Mike Attwoodhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17314216249222074615noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-89973066502393182222017-09-04T21:06:30.889+01:002017-09-04T21:06:30.889+01:00Many thanks Bob. Always a challenge these flight s...Many thanks Bob. Always a challenge these flight shots but often very worthwhile.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-79895176445096473222017-09-04T21:03:22.567+01:002017-09-04T21:03:22.567+01:00Fantastic Marc, motion is the art.Fantastic Marc, motion is the art.Bob Bushellhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07819577478571292055noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-20262812653982417432017-09-04T20:25:41.823+01:002017-09-04T20:25:41.823+01:00They certainly are Wilma. Just to study the colour...They certainly are Wilma. Just to study the colours in these alone are amazing. Nature can certainly deliver some impressive sights. Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-83308103121064313852017-09-04T19:47:47.193+01:002017-09-04T19:47:47.193+01:00Those eyes are mesmerizing - you could fall right ...Those eyes are mesmerizing - you could fall right into another world ...Wilmahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14717012784233946753noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-70513512917452772842017-09-04T18:32:04.733+01:002017-09-04T18:32:04.733+01:00Many thanks Bob. I love how inquisitive they are t...Many thanks Bob. I love how inquisitive they are too. As for the Brown's, every year they make me work for a shot. Part of the fun I suppose.Marc Heathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02550045001915567414noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3328520324436282211.post-31336750115226036172017-09-04T18:27:00.188+01:002017-09-04T18:27:00.188+01:00Nicely done Marc. Strange that the Southern Hawker...Nicely done Marc. Strange that the Southern Hawkers seem to like watching us as much as we do them!! I agree with your comments on the Brown Hawker. Only easy when the females are egg laying.Bob Eade.https://www.blogger.com/profile/15087975886344058082noreply@blogger.com