A couple of more photos from yesterday's initial test of my Nikon 105mm 2.8G. The direct sunlight was harsh and this is the reason many macro photographers bring a diffuser, to make the light softer and dreamer.
All shots taken at 105mm, 1/320s, f/16-22 and around ISO 1600. You can click on each photo for more detail!
This one is really blurry, except for the legs - but I adore the movement of the wings. Those fellows are hard to catch in flight - either the wings are invisible or their entire bodies are completely blurred. I've actually discovered that 1/320s is an excellent speed for creating this lovely wing movement effect, however, the trick is to catch them just after touchdown or a split second before take off. Add to that some wind and moving plants and the task is near impossible - albeit being a fun game of catch and miss!
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