Hello from Derbyshire

[Fourwings]

Originally Posted by digi

There is a butterfly area and you get plenty of dragonflies along the Trent. They are too fast moving for me.

I know what you mean, they can be difficult at times, I've been photographing Dragonflies for years & you do get the knack, but they are still a highly frustrating subject at times.

I am hopeless at bird photography, just can't seem to crack it so I stick to insects.
Thats whats so brilliant about the WAB gallerys, loads of great photographers, specialising in different aspects of wildlife photography sharing images & advice with others.

[digi]

Originally Posted by Fourwings

I know what you mean, they can be difficult at times, I've been photographing Dragonflies for years & you do get the knack, but they are still a highly frustrating subject at times.

I am hopeless at bird photography, just can't seem to crack it so I stick to insects.
Thats whats so brilliant about the WAB gallerys, loads of great photographers, specialising in different aspects of wildlife photography sharing images & advice with others.

Since my other hobby is photographing fast jets you would think I would be able to capture a Dragonfly but they always go the opposite way for me.

[Fourwings]

Originally Posted by digi

Since my other hobby is photographing fast jets you would think I would be able to capture a Dragonfly but they always go the opposite way for me.

All I can say is keep trying because if your Dragonfly images are as good as your bird photos they will be brilliant.

You can maximise your chances by targeting certain species of Dragonfly as some follow regular flight paths or even hover, it's still not easy, but it helps.