photoartflightDewDrops On Double-ringed Pennant @ Blackwater NWR
When we got to the Blackwater National Wildlife Refuge we went to the nearest Observation Platform to see what was going on and to also get some panorama landscapes as the sun was just rising in the sky. On the Observation Platform I noticed this Double-Ringed Pennant Dragonfly on a grass stem along the Observation Platform that had a heavy coating of Dew Drops. I had to backup quite a bit because I had the 150-600mm lens on my Canon R camera. I shot a few images handheld @ 600mm but it was 5:30 in the morning and there was not much light. So I upped my ISO to 800 and shot a series of images wide open @ f/6.3 & 1/60 sec. Hoping 1 or 2 in the series would be sharp enough to use. It seemed to work out ok and got a few images sharp enough to use.
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Wow, very cool shot, Reed!
Thanks so much Eliza! It was fun to get back to Blackwater NWR to photograph!
Recently, observed one with purple and blue, and that reminded me when, years ago, at a creek, I saw orange dragonflies. Fascinating insects. Look like helicopter pilots.
Yes. They are interesting photo subjects! Plus there are so many different types to photograph!
Nice, Reed. I love finding them coated in dew like this.
Thanks Steve! It was the first time I saw one with this much dew on it!