Oct 7, 2008, 11:27
A couple of shots I got from my back window.
![[Image: 2842173262_699f65dd25.jpg?v=0]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3135/2842173262_699f65dd25.jpg?v=0)
![[Image: 2922360754_af33ab2757.jpg?v=0]](http://farm4.static.flickr.com/3174/2922360754_af33ab2757.jpg?v=0)
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." ~ Dorothea Lange
 "The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." ~ Dorothea Lange 
Oct 7, 2008, 11:58
Wow - 2 really stunning photos! I love them both. Flash I assume? It does wonders fro eliminating background, if you need not wory about flat lighting
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Oct 7, 2008, 14:28
These ARE really novel and wonderful. How did you do it?
Nikon D3100 with Tokina 28-70mm f3.5, (I like to use a Vivitar .43x aux on the 28-70mm Tokina), Nikkor 10.5 mm fisheye, Quanteray 70-300mm f4.5, ProOptic 500 mm f6.3 mirror lens. http://donschaefferphoto.blogspot.com/ 
Oct 8, 2008, 01:08
I'd guess the answer to that is the combo of uncompromisingly mastering the tools and understanding light to externalise the vision.
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Oct 8, 2008, 10:49
Yes, what Zig said!
 â¦..plus, just the right morning light (no flash) with a shadowy thicket in the distance to create the black background, 300 mm, f/5.6, 1/400, ISO 250, and knowing that both hummingbirds and dragonflies like to return to the same spot over and over, so just focusing on their spot and patiently waiting for them to return (usually doesnât take very long). Thanks everyone.
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." ~ Dorothea Lange 
Oct 8, 2008, 12:44
These are beautiful Aine!
I couldn't pick a favorite, both are excellent images.... 
A work of art which did not begin in emotion is not art. Paul Cezanne 
Oct 9, 2008, 16:18
Love number 2 beautiful colours and a great composition. well done
âLook, I'm not an intellectual - I just take pictures.â - Helmut Newton.
Oct 13, 2008, 04:28
No flash! I was convinced you'd adjusted flash output to get that effect...well-metered then me dear!
All my stuff is here: www.doverow.com (Just click on the TOP RIGHT buttons to take you to my Image Galleries or Music Rooms!) My band TRASHVILLE, in which I'm lead guitarist: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6mU6qaNx08
Oct 13, 2008, 22:06
Thank you Irma, Navis, and thanks again Zig.
"The camera is an instrument that teaches people how to see without a camera." ~ Dorothea Lange
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