Dragonfly

We spotted this dragonfly hunting for food. It would always return to the same flower after each flight. We were able to get close enough for this size of picture by slowly approaching the landing spot. Having a relatively long focal length and a little bit of cropping also helps!

The camera included the following information in the original image file:

    Friday, 1 August, 2003
    12:02:04 PM
Color
Data Format:         RAW (12-bit) 
Compression:         None
Image Size:          3008 X 1960
Lens:                105mm f/2.8
Focal Length:        105mm
Exposure Mode:       Shutter
Metering Mode:       Multi-Pattern
    1/160 sec-f/15
Exposure Comp:      -1 EV
Exposure Difference: 0 EV
Hue Adjustment:      3
SpeedLight Mode:     None
Sensitivity:         ISO  125
Color Mode:          Adobe RGB
White Balance:       Direct sunlight
Tone Compensation:   Low-Contrast
Sharpening:          None
Model:               Nikon D1X
Camera ID:           Gerald & Irmgard Carter