I mentioned in the Florida seasons post that this time of year in Florida wildlife photography tends toward the smaller residents. Recently Karl and I hiked the Eco Walk in Crystal River. We started the 2.2 mile walk about 8:15 a.m., just after the gate opened. Eco Walk is rarely crowded. People head toward the state parks just a few miles from here, so we often have this hidden gem to ourselves. The dragonflies were out in force, gathering energy from the morning sun, and I spent a lot of time photographing them.
I used a telephoto lens to zoom in on the dragonfly without disturbing it, and to ensure that my background blurred. The moment and the subject were both about dragonflies, and I wanted nothing in the frame to detract from that.
By the time we finished the walk, the sun blazed strongly and the dragonflies flew more than landed. For portrait shots of this insect, start early.
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