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Related: About this forumEbony jewelwing damsels
Ebony jewelwing (Calopteryx maculata) damselflies. Photos taken last weekend near Roanoke, VA.
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Ebony jewelwing damsels (Original Post)
Mousetoescamper
May 2025
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Thanks! I used a Canon EOS R8 with a Sigma 100-400mm lens for these photos
Mousetoescamper
May 2025
#2
Neat! At which F-stop? Your bokeh is really blur-cool. Is the R8 full-frame/mirrorless?
George McGovern
May 2025
#3
These are just stunning captures, and thank you for them, my dear Mousetoescamper!
CaliforniaPeggy
May 2025
#11
George McGovern
(9,429 posts)1. Fabulous photos Mousetoescamper! What does your kit consist of? Thanks!
Mousetoescamper
(6,710 posts)2. Thanks! I used a Canon EOS R8 with a Sigma 100-400mm lens for these photos
George McGovern
(9,429 posts)3. Neat! At which F-stop? Your bokeh is really blur-cool. Is the R8 full-frame/mirrorless?
Mousetoescamper
(6,710 posts)4. Set at f6.3. Yes, the R8 is a full-frame mirrorless camera
Easterncedar
(4,920 posts)5. Exquisite
Mousetoescamper
(6,710 posts)7. Thanks!
HAB911
(9,838 posts)6. Beautiful
one of my favorite subjects, great capture!
Mousetoescamper
(6,710 posts)9. Thanks!
One of my favorites as well, along with the dragons.
Picaro
(2,187 posts)8. Beautiful work
Ive never seen this variety. Probably dont exist here in North Texas.
Love damsel flies. Had a beautiful jeweled one land on me years ago and felt strangely honored.
Mousetoescamper
(6,710 posts)10. Thanks!
CaliforniaPeggy
(155,147 posts)11. These are just stunning captures, and thank you for them, my dear Mousetoescamper!
I cannot get over just how crystal clear all the details are.
Mousetoescamper
(6,710 posts)12. Thanks and you're welcome!
