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More damsels :)

Postby blacknstormy on Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:43 pm

Always look on grass stems:

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and in the reeds:

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and in the trees:

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and on the water (she's ovipositing - laying her eggs- on the side of the vegetation)

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but be warned, they are watching you too!!!!

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Postby Glen on Mon Nov 28, 2005 7:52 pm

Narrelle, there are some real keepers in there, 2,3 & 5 do it for me.
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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:01 pm

Thanks Glen :) Number 5 was a bit of a tongue in cheek shot - looks like crap, but kind of funny ;) Never never take a shot of a damselfly from the front !!! Way toooo weird :?
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Postby Glen on Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:04 pm

Rel, 5 has that alien feel :D I like it, confronts the viewer.
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Postby sirhc55 on Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:40 pm

Rel - your shots are inspirational. I will be located very close to a pond through christmas and will try and get some shots :)
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Postby kinetic on Mon Nov 28, 2005 8:46 pm

Glad to see that your damsels are not in distress. :lol: Oh, dear! Seriously good shots missy. 3rd shot is my fave, I think the insect stands out really well against the blue background.
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Postby moggy on Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:33 pm

Great shots Rel, were these with the 105mm as well? :wink:

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Postby blacknstormy on Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:51 pm

Chris, K & Bob - thanks for commenting. Chris, inspirational not, but in the right place at the right time... maybe :)
K - that shot would definitely have been funny to see - I was pulling the casuarina down with my left hand, while poking my head and camera between the branches trying to get the shot with my right hand .... but worked :)
Bob - not sure if you are taking the piss or not.... of course the 105 :) 8) :shock: is there another lens???? only kidding, yes it was with the 105 :)
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Postby Willy wombat on Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:54 pm

Beautiful close up shots here Narelle. I like the light blue background in the sky shot. Really makes the image pop for me.
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Postby Manta on Mon Nov 28, 2005 9:58 pm

Up to your usual high standard Rel. Lovely and crisp and great composition.
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