Fly and Fishing

[Chip]

Both these were taken with the same, good, old manual lens. Since it doesn't let me focus too close, I decided to not try and turn this into more of a close up.



This was taken from the same spot, just a few minutes later.



Thanks for looking.

[Fred flyfisher]

I like them both Chip.... The first one has a great bokeh going on. Nice job.

[jakethepig]

The firs one is awesome Chip and sometimes you don't need to go in so close to make a great photograph. The composition is perfect and your DoF is excellent. I also like the second one too, nice colours in that one. This is great work Chip.

Dave.

[Vinam]

both are cool Chip .. nice to a dragonfly a little wide and the fishing poles in the kayak and the guys casual look says alot in the image

Vin

[Chip]

Originally Posted by Fred flyfisher

I like them both Chip.... The first one has a great bokeh going on. Nice job.

Fred - Thanks very much.

Originally Posted by jakethepig

The firs one is awesome Chip and sometimes you don't need to go in so close to make a great photograph. The composition is perfect and your DoF is excellent. I also like the second one too, nice colours in that one. This is great work Chip.

Dave.

Thanks, Dave. Glad you liked them.

Originally Posted by Vinam

both are cool Chip .. nice to a dragonfly a little wide and the fishing poles in the kayak and the guys casual look says alot in the image

Vin

Vin - The fisherman sure was laid back. He took about 30 minutes to get ready - just taking his time, not rushing at all. Thanks for your comments.

[fstopMike]

Very good shot of the dragonfly. Sometimes they're just better from a distance. I like the look of the fisherman in the kayak. Just looking for a peaceful, easy day.

[Chewys Dad]

I like the effect on the Dragon fly Chip, Nice Bokeh! I miss my Float tube fishing. Not much of that here in South Korea.
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Michael

[mad editor]

Very nice shots, Chip. I really like the dragonfly shot. Sometimes I know that I get so caught up in closeups and macro, etc. that I forget to step back and take in the whole picture. Nice work.

[lindyannajones]

Seeing your dragon fly in the original size on Flickr is just amazing. What a beautiful creature. This experience is really a two fer. You get the whole setting in the smaller shot and a sharply focused close up in Flickr. So good. Your lone kayaker sure makes me long for a time when I can do that, too. Very nice images!

[Chip]

Originally Posted by fstopMike

Very good shot of the dragonfly. Sometimes they're just better from a distance. I like the look of the fisherman in the kayak. Just looking for a peaceful, easy day.

Thanks, Mike. Glad you liked the "dragonfly in context" part of that photo.

Originally Posted by Chewys Dad

I like the effect on the Dragon fly Chip, Nice Bokeh! I miss my Float tube fishing. Not much of that here in South Korea.
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Michael

Michael - How great that you enjoy Float tube fishing. Sounds like it would be a great way to spend the day.

Originally Posted by mad editor

Very nice shots, Chip. I really like the dragonfly shot. Sometimes I know that I get so caught up in closeups and macro, etc. that I forget to step back and take in the whole picture. Nice work.

Thanks, Mad Editor. I appreciate the positive feedback.

Originally Posted by lindyannajones

Seeing your dragon fly in the original size on Flickr is just amazing. What a beautiful creature. This experience is really a two fer. You get the whole setting in the smaller shot and a sharply focused close up in Flickr. So good. Your lone kayaker sure makes me long for a time when I can do that, too. Very nice images!

It's happy hour here at DPS! And I sure hope there's a well-deserved sailing or kayaking adventure in the near future for you.

Many thanks, Lindy.