I took this photograph of a dragonfly on a leaf in my yard in 2002.
Camera: Nikon D1; Lens: Micro-Nikkor 60mm f2.8; Exposure Time: 1/160; F-stop: 6.0;
ISO Speed: 200; Focal Length: 60mm.
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“Dragonfly on Leaf”
January 9, 2009 by David Louis Harter
I love the gripper hands and the way they hold on to the plant. Great shot!
I hope I can get some shots with the 60mm like that.
Dragonflies are particularly interesting-looking creatures, but they are certainly elusive models. They do not follow posing instructions well and, instead, flit about with such abandon that a good deal of patience is often required to photograph them.
Once it warms sufficiently for the dormant creatures to move about, you shall enjoy your new 60mm Micro-Nikkor!
- David