BIF Aeshna multicolor Blue Darner

Being inspired by Bill D and others on this site I've been trying to capture some bird in flight shots........ with limited success. Today I saw two species of dragonflies patrolling on the hunt and thought, bug in flight! After much experimentation I got the hang of tracking, leading and manual focusing on the fly as it were. Low keeper percentage but it was rewarding to get a few good shots. Maybe a collage later in the week. Canon 7d 70-200 f4L........ and patience!

[Kerri]

You got it in flight!!! That is so awesome!!! The dragonfly is gorgeous!! Beautiful picture!!

[Sue]

I am shocked that you don't have a gazillion comments on this! this is stunning! how sharp for a moving subject! definate FAV for me!

[Kimmi]

This is great!!

[Bill Dodsworth]

Wonderful pic, congrats, inflight is the hardest!!!!

[molizard]

Wow! Beautiful! Great capture!

[Lone]

Well done !! Its really great. Congrats :-)

[Jennifer Batryn]

wow, great capture! such good focus and detail

[Sarah-Jane]

capturing a bird in flight should be a stroll in the park when you can get such detail of a dragonfly in flíght 'fav'

[Ellen Chasse]

What a fantastic shot! It almost takes my breath away.

[ashley m.]

Absolutely amazing shot! Well done =-)

[FaerieMoon]

Very nice job!! That's the same species I photographed (:

[Karen Hofmann]

Wow, fabulous!! I can't believe you got it in flight! Fav!

[John Guerin]

Well done Robert. I briefly tried to catch one in flight a few days ago but ran out of time . You have inspired me to try again in a few days.

[Ira]

Just wonderful!

[Heidi]

You really nailed this one. Beautiful color, focus, background, et al.

[Sue Trescott]

Brilliant capture, I can never get dragonflies!

[Teresa (pocketmouse)]

wow, awesome capture!!

[Steve Hollingsworth]

How did you snap this one ... I have no idea what a superb shot

[Manuela Pausan]

Wow, amazing! You sure have a fast lens, for being able to take such photos.

[Saira Priest]

Awesome shot- great timing and a lot of patience I'm sure!

[jinx (@jinximages)]

Crikey you must have some patience! All these great dragonfly shots! How are you liking that 7D?

[Robert Velten]

@jinximages Yes, patience is a must! That and accepting an inordinately high failure rate. The 7D is a lot of fun, still learning the basics. I went off on the in flight tangent now I need to focus on macros. Thanks for your comments.