We spotted this dragonfly hunting for food. It would always return to the same flower after each flight. We were able to get close enough for this size of picture by slowly approaching the landing spot. Having a relatively long focal length and a little bit of cropping also helps!
| Friday, 1 August, 2003 | |
| 12:02:04 PM | |
| Color | |
| Data Format: | RAW (12-bit) |
| Compression: | None |
| Image Size: | 3008 X 1960 |
| Lens: | 105mm f/2.8 |
| Focal Length: | 105mm |
| Exposure Mode: | Shutter |
| Metering Mode: | Multi-Pattern |
| 1/160 sec-f/15 | |
| Exposure Comp: | -1 EV |
| Exposure Difference: | 0 EV |
| Hue Adjustment: | 3 |
| SpeedLight Mode: | None |
| Sensitivity: | ISO 125 |
| Color Mode: | Adobe RGB |
| White Balance: | Direct sunlight |
| Tone Compensation: | Low-Contrast |
| Sharpening: | None |
| Model: | Nikon D1X |
| Camera ID: | Gerald & Irmgard Carter |