Man, you make me LOVE doing this work! I want to inspire every person who watches one of my videos! Thanks for being one of the nature photographers in my online community!
Such a wonderful teacher you are sir. I wish I get a chance to have at least a 1 day workshop with you in person someday. You are not tutoring, you are teaching. There is a difference. 😊
"Think about taking people into the dragonfly's world, not your world." Been doing insect photography for decades, never heard or thought of it put that way. Brilliant, Lee!
First time on your channel. Been photographing dragonflies on and off for a few years. Have never had a consistent system, although my initial set up was one suggested by John Abbott in his field guide, Dragonflies of Texas. Have never thought of using a flash and can't wait to get in the field and give it a try. Also, will be checking out more of your videos. You are an excellent teacher, keep up the good work.
Outstanding video and plenty of great tips which I was able to utilize today. Great spending some time with you during your FL visit. Thanks so much for your patience and for helping me dial in and get more familiar with my new OM Systems OM-1 camera.
Thanks Lee. I’ve toyed with dragonfly shooting. The big tip to me was the setting of the focus limiter. It is something I don’t use enough even for birds. 👍🏻
@@leehoyphotography Tag? I don’t know what that means. And I would love to share my images with you. Also did you try a polarizer? I have good luck with enchanting colors…sometimes.
Thanks. That is useful information (although I don't yet have flash). I had a go at photographing dragonflies last summer (with limited success - but it was fun). It will be great to try again with a bit more knowledge when summer rolls around again.
You have some very patient dragonflies there! I love the 150-400mm for this subject but I tend not to use flash as the extra weight is a problem for me. Our dragonflies like the bright sunlight and, while I would like to control the background brightness, the results are still stunning with this lens.
Bob, I love the effect of the fill flash to bring out the colors, but I do shoot natural light at times. The weight is always a consideration, but try using a monopod and see if that helps!
Hi Lee, really beautiful and informative this video you made. lot of tips which I will use for these beautiful creatures. But is it correct to assume that using the flash makes the eyes reflect with strange colors? for instance the df shown around 10'30. And if so, is there a way to improve this (no fixing, I remember from another of your videos😁) in post proces? hope you"ll find the time to answer this one. greetings Martin
I haven't found the colors to be strange, they will still match field guides but the images are bolder as they light helps them be more visible! Thanks for your kind words!
I have found that if the Dragonfly gets spooked, they will often return to the same perch when they feel comfortable again. Patience is all that's required.
Useful clip Lee especially with using the flash which I have never tried 😊😊. Would like to do video at 240fps pending slow motion in post production but still not able to follow the dragonfly or indeed get focus that has to be Manual!! Hey but all great fun and fantastic just getting out with wildlife and nature 📷🎥🥰
My problem (I have many) is if I go to shoot dragonfly images I get distracted by birds or something else and never concentrate enough on one genre at a time. I need to learn to focus!
Only at 8 minutes in the vid but paused to check out the 900 flash you mention.Have to ask before I forget. Went to your link & about 6 pages later, walah! There it is. So the question is the sequential shooting at 10fps? The flash will fire every time at up to what power & shutter speed? Thanks for any replies. Back to the vid.
Well, the actual FPS you will get with flash will vary tremendously based on manual power level, power level of batteries, distance to subject, etc. You can't say it will be "x" FPS for sure. I typically fire 3 to 4 shots per burst when shooting dragonflies perched with flash. Does that help?
@@leehoyphotography yes, thank you. Was wondering because other U-Tubers are using your camera with a godox flash for macro & doing 10 image stacks which left me wondering if the flash was firing everytime &, if the OM 900 flash had a faster recharge burst rate than a lot of other flashes. All the flash power/hi sync stuff I get.
The metering mode is inconsequential with flash. I never take it off evaluative, but metering is useless as I am using the flash in manual mode and already have a good idea where exposure should be. Does that help?
super demonstration de OM system, matériel que j utilise depuis 3 ans ,excellent en poid en prix et en qualité. Merci Lee.
Thank you for your kind words Eric!
Lee, I’ve watched this three times. Each time I caught a detail that should help me. Thanks for sharing.
Man, you make me LOVE doing this work! I want to inspire every person who watches one of my videos! Thanks for being one of the nature photographers in my online community!
Lee, I used your tip on focus limiter, not for dragonflies, but for photographing airplanes taking off. Made a huge difference!
Boom, I love seeing the results of what you learn from my channel! Thanks for letting me know!
Such a wonderful teacher you are sir. I wish I get a chance to have at least a 1 day workshop with you in person someday. You are not tutoring, you are teaching. There is a difference. 😊
Thank you so much! I very much appreciate how you understand that and share it with me!
Hopefully Santa will bring me that flash for Christmas! LOL
Sit on his lap and ask nicely and get your ass off the naughty list my friend! ;)
@@leehoyphotography LOL!!!!!!!
"Think about taking people into the dragonfly's world, not your world." Been doing insect photography for decades, never heard or thought of it put that way. Brilliant, Lee!
You made my day with that comment Bob! Thanks for watching and commenting! Hope to keep bringing you inspirational and educational content.
First time on your channel. Been photographing dragonflies on and off for a few years. Have never had a consistent system, although my initial set up was one suggested by John Abbott in his field guide, Dragonflies of Texas. Have never thought of using a flash and can't wait to get in the field and give it a try. Also, will be checking out more of your videos. You are an excellent teacher, keep up the good work.
David, John is amazing and such a good friend! Watch for my workshop in the Rio Grande Valley of Texas focusing on dragonflies and macro!
Outstanding video and plenty of great tips which I was able to utilize today. Great spending some time with you during your FL visit. Thanks so much for your patience and for helping me dial in and get more familiar with my new OM Systems OM-1 camera.
You are welcome good sir! Always a pleasure seeing you Jim!
@@leehoyphotography Likewise
Excellent video Lee, great tips, very helpful indeed 👍
You are welcome John!
Great tips. Will try dragonflies one of these days.
If you post on your social, please tag me so I can see them!
hi Lee
which introduces you in an informative way to how you can take beautiful dragonfly photos with Om-sytem. compliments for the beautiful photos.👏
As always my man, thanks for making the work to do these, feel good!
Thanks Lee. I’ve toyed with dragonfly shooting. The big tip to me was the setting of the focus limiter. It is something I don’t use enough even for birds. 👍🏻
And there is a lot more good tips.
Glad you learned from it Tony! As always, thanks for the kind words my man!
Super nice! It’s got me all excited to go out and give it a shot.
Larry, please tag me so I can see your images when you post!
@@leehoyphotography Tag? I don’t know what that means. And I would love to share my images with you.
Also did you try a polarizer? I have good luck with enchanting colors…sometimes.
Hi Lee. Great info. We just had a migration of dragonflies into the RI coast. Waiting to see them in MA. 😊
I saw that on the news last night or the night before while visiting friends in Florida! That was nuts man! Would love to see that in person Roger!
I’m waiting for them to move 30 miles north to my area.
Thanks. That is useful information (although I don't yet have flash). I had a go at photographing dragonflies last summer (with limited success - but it was fun). It will be great to try again with a bit more knowledge when summer rolls around again.
If you post your images to social, please tag me so I will be alerted to see them!
You have some very patient dragonflies there! I love the 150-400mm for this subject but I tend not to use flash as the extra weight is a problem for me. Our dragonflies like the bright sunlight and, while I would like to control the background brightness, the results are still stunning with this lens.
Bob, I love the effect of the fill flash to bring out the colors, but I do shoot natural light at times. The weight is always a consideration, but try using a monopod and see if that helps!
Thanks
Muchas Gracias senor Tony! Truly, thank you sir!
Hi Lee, really beautiful and informative this video you made. lot of tips which I will use for these beautiful creatures.
But is it correct to assume that using the flash makes the eyes reflect with strange colors? for instance the df shown around 10'30.
And if so, is there a way to improve this (no fixing, I remember from another of your videos😁) in post proces?
hope you"ll find the time to answer this one.
greetings Martin
I haven't found the colors to be strange, they will still match field guides but the images are bolder as they light helps them be more visible! Thanks for your kind words!
I have found that if the Dragonfly gets spooked, they will often return to the same perch when they feel comfortable again. Patience is all that's required.
Yes, that is very true!
Useful clip Lee especially with using the flash which I have never tried 😊😊. Would like to do video at 240fps pending slow motion in post production but still not able to follow the dragonfly or indeed get focus that has to be Manual!! Hey but all great fun and fantastic just getting out with wildlife and nature 📷🎥🥰
Yep, real video is really done using manual focus!! Slow mo on flying dragonfly would be tough unless it is hovering! Thanks for kind words!
My problem (I have many) is if I go to shoot dragonfly images I get distracted by birds or something else and never concentrate enough on one genre at a time. I need to learn to focus!
Yes, you have to work hard on focusing on one thing and one thing only and watch your results improve!
Only at 8 minutes in the vid but paused to check out the 900 flash you mention.Have to ask before I forget. Went to your link & about 6 pages later, walah! There it is. So the question is the sequential shooting at 10fps? The flash will fire every time at up to what power & shutter speed? Thanks for any replies. Back to the vid.
Well, the actual FPS you will get with flash will vary tremendously based on manual power level, power level of batteries, distance to subject, etc. You can't say it will be "x" FPS for sure. I typically fire 3 to 4 shots per burst when shooting dragonflies perched with flash. Does that help?
@@leehoyphotography yes, thank you. Was wondering because other U-Tubers are using your camera with a godox flash for macro & doing 10 image stacks which left me wondering if the flash was firing everytime &, if the OM 900 flash had a faster recharge burst rate than a lot of other flashes. All the flash power/hi sync stuff I get.
How about another video on dragonflies in flight?
Larry, I will do that sometime!!! Great idea sir!
What metering mode do you use when shooting with flash?. Thank you very much for your video.
The metering mode is inconsequential with flash. I never take it off evaluative, but metering is useless as I am using the flash in manual mode and already have a good idea where exposure should be. Does that help?
I have the Olympus Fl-700 WR flash. Do you use a flash extender to elevate the flash above the 150-400 lens?
I was also curious if there was a risk of catching a shadow from the long lens
Not for dragonfly photography because red eye isn't an issue! Birds, 100%! The 700 will be fine for dragonflies because of proximity!
Nope, you aren't really close enough.