Small things seen up close. Work in progress…

I remember the first Dragonfly I saw back when I first had my little FZ300 was one of these Graphic Flutterers. It was also the first half decent in flight shot I managed after many attempts (I just went back and dug it out - it's not much). But the passion was born.
The Graphic Flutterers are mostly around fields while I am generally looking for those around water now.
So I was surprised this week to see a couple of them again...

I normally take a few perched shots if I think they may turn out ok, but I don't keep many. I never saw the various muted colours of this one in the vf so was kinda surprised by it.

Spilling salt by simple.joy, on Flickr

Just two, this time.😀

(for croee-view)

Winged ant…

One of the disadvantages of my camera in macro mode is that if I want a good magnification, I have to shoot with very wide-angle zoom positions that force me to get very close to the subjects, which usually escape. One of the advantages is that, when they don't flee, you have the pleasure and excitement of shooting a few centimeters away from specimens like this...

Something a little different...

I don't think I can get closer than 2 meters. Lucky I have a long tele...

He glows with color. Beautiful subject and capture. The neutral background helps him standout even more.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Amazing colors in this dragonfly. The DIF (dragonfly in flight) is superb. Every little detail is sharp
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

You really have the DIF images down pat. At least their wings don't beat as fast as humming bird wings
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

That is quite close working distance. You must be good at sneaking up on them. Does your camera take filters?
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

More amazing colors. I rarely see bugs with such nice colors. They are mostly drab around here. You really have the stereo technique perfected. Can't be easy with live critters.
Thanks for sharing,
barondla

Thank you Barondia. It is difficult but rewarding to get a sharp one. There aren't many that survive the culling process and it can be a long time between drinks.

These ones are referred to as flutterers and their action is more akin to a butterfly's way of flying. Sometimes in wind they just glide in the one spot without any wing beats at all (but when they see the camera they flit all over the place...).
I would need a much faster lens if I wanted to freeze humming bird wings...

Thanks for the appreciation!
Unfortunately, in the area where I live insects are almost extinct. Very rarely does the opportunity arise to photograph an interesting uncommon specimen.

Hi Bryan. At this time of year and with the cool of autumn, they are less active and, sometimes, they allow you to get a little closer...

Nice shot. It's incredible the quality that those tiny cameras can provide...