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>On 5/29/13 21:11 : , Chris Trask wrote:
>> I was out hiking a slightly remote area today to take care of some
>> USFS volunteer work. Along the way
>>I spotted a colour that just did not fit in with the grey branches and twigs
>>of a tree I was passing. Looking closer I found that it was a reddish
>>dragonfly. I took some quick photos, then changed to the Vivitar TX 75-260
>>and the pistol grip for a closer look and better control. About a quater of
>>the photos came out well, and this
>>seems to be the best of them:
>>
>> http://www.flickr.com/photos/64004640@N03/8884950381/
>>
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>Nice. Shots like that in the wild have to be difficult.
>
They can be. That ancient cast aluminum Mobilgrip pistol grip was a great
find, and it's the best thing to have on hand when stalking insects and
wildlife. Almost as steady as a tripod with the 75-260 as the tripod mount is
very close to the centre of gravity.
Chris
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