tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777159.post8862240002220324479..comments2023-11-05T11:43:38.791+00:00Comments on bogbumper: This is the BBC newsKatiehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/10879532278303837175noreply@blogger.comBlogger5125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777159.post-66769557576377586872009-05-29T14:34:39.590+01:002009-05-29T14:34:39.590+01:00The sticks that I put out for the same purpose are...The sticks that I put out for the same purpose are usually thinner than that with (naturally) tapering ends. This according to my experience helps to limit the amount of stick in the shots and to bring out more of the dragonfly. Also I avoid whitish/paler sticks to limit exposure problems faced when using flash. So, the ones I select are usually brownish.Amila Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607756343837325575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777159.post-1597430311677404732009-05-15T20:29:00.000+01:002009-05-15T20:29:00.000+01:00Yes, that was my plan exactly. It worked but maybe...Yes, that was my plan exactly. It worked but maybe I should try something prettier next time? I put in a stem of cow parsley (umbellifer) but the dragonfly had already left. <br /><br />If any dragonflies reading this could perch on a flower next time, I'd be very grateful. Thankyou!Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879532278303837175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777159.post-6643094339972791112009-05-14T04:00:00.000+01:002009-05-14T04:00:00.000+01:00Very well captured.
Is this a stick that you hav...Very well captured. <br /><br />Is this a stick that you have erected in order to invite them to land?Amila Salgadohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05607756343837325575noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777159.post-28526070481569085662009-05-13T21:35:00.000+01:002009-05-13T21:35:00.000+01:00Thanks Graeme - JD has mentioned you...Thanks Graeme - JD has mentioned you...Katiehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10879532278303837175noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-6777159.post-35224537438102459422009-05-11T09:48:00.000+01:002009-05-11T09:48:00.000+01:00If only this WAS the sort of story that made the n...If only this WAS the sort of story that made the news! Ever so slightly jealous of the pic, but enjoying your blog immensely. Many thanks, Graeme (ask JD if you need provenance!)Imperfect and Tensehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07348507012722069785noreply@blogger.com