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Long-Legged Metallic Fly

Mon, 07 Jul 2008 05:51 +0100

Long-Legged metallic fly resting on a piece of cedar in my garden. Quite a jumpy little bug, I'd compose a shot, and before I could hit the shutter he'd moved somewhere else!

Collecting Pollen

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 23:49 +0100

Large black Bee collecting pollen from a Day Lily bloom.

Black Ant

Wed, 02 Jul 2008 21:54 +0100

Small black ant exploring a Pansy leaf. Surprisingly hard to get a good image because they generally don't stay still for very long. Shot taken with a Nikon D300, Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG Macro and an SB800 flash.

Honey Bee in Flight

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 21:44 +0100

This is my first BIF, believe me I've been trying to get a good shot like this for several weeks and all I can say is it's a frustrating process to say the least. Not only is it hard to predict when the bug is going to take off, but also which direction it's going to go. Luckily with the D300's high speed continuous shooting mode, life is made a little easier. This shot was taken using an SB800 as well so flash recycle time played a large factor in the number of keeper shots.

Dragonfly From Behind

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 10:17 +0100

This very patient Dragonfly allowed me to try a few different angles before getting tired of my company. I like this image because you get a good view of the complex connective structure where the wings meet the body.

Ominous Fly

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:45 +0100

I almost deleted this image because my Nikon SB800 failed to fire properly. I like the darker feel though, and since it was taken at night under an outdoor light, it has a warmer tone to it.

Feeding Honey Bee

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 09:39 +0100

Honey Bee feeding on a small flower. Shot taken with a Nikon D300 and a Sigma 105mm f2.8 EX DG Macro.

These guys are quite frustrating to photograph, they don't stay still very long, so quick focus is important.

Bullards Bar Reservoir

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:55 +0100

Five image HDR view of Bullards Bar Reservoir. Taken with a Nikon 50mm f1.8 attached to a Nikon D300.

Dragonfly Profile

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:23 +0100

Profile shot of a blue Dragonfly resting on a yet to open Day Lily bud.

Blue Dragonfly

Tue, 01 Jul 2008 08:00 +0100

Blue Dragofly resting on a Day Lily bloom.