pedrofly 0 Report post Posted February 19, 2005 Graham, Those flies of yours are simply brilliant. Pedro. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 Thank you Guys, your kind comments keep pushing me to do better. I've just about finished another emerging dragon and posting a couple pics below. I managed to keep the thorax a bit shorter on this one, still a few things I would do differently on my third try, if that day ever comes. Tomorrow evening I'll finish it then work on the FTF Challenge #2. Graham When it's done and pics are taken in daylight it will look better, I just had to show it off now. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 SHOW OFF!! Sweet 2nd attempt Graham, That wing looks like it's gonna pop out any second Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 Now the sun is out I took a brighter picture but I still need to buy a tripod because I took several pics and this is the clearest one. Last night I found a cool dragon fly society web site and I realised the adult part of my fly is all wrong when compared to pic's of the real thing. The eyes are too far apart, the wings need to attach on top of the thorax not the sides, etc. But I still like my bug. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Alex C. 0 Report post Posted February 24, 2005 QUOTE Last night I found a cool dragon fly society web site and I realised the adult part of my fly is all wrong when compared to pic's of the real thing. The eyes are too far apart, the wings need to attach on top of the thorax not the sides, etc. But I still like my bug. The quest for perfection is what makes you such a great tyer Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Lance Kekel 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 Awesome stuff! I wouldn't even dream of undertaking something like that!! WOW. Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted February 25, 2005 Thanks Guy's, I needed that. Today I forwarded the link to these pic's to a couple old fishing buddies, the response was basically, Dude what’s up, those aren’t flies, that art. Both of the emerging dragons took about 8 hours, to tye each one. I’m pleased I did it, taught me a bit of tying patience, it was good to practice new techniques and they look so cool on my desk. While in the Columbia Gorge last week my wife bought me a really nice wooden box with a cool ceramic dragonfly tile on top. I put a piece of fly box foam in it and that’s where I keep all 4 dragons. I remember the response I used to get with my old boxes on display when I tyed at shows, this box would be a hit. Tonight I’m going to work on the Stonefly Challenge, back to tying fishing fly’s. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
lazza 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2005 Great posts man ... I was hoping that I will learn a lot on this forum, but now I am sure This thread is one of a kind tutorial. Thank you for shearing such a great ideas of yours with us. Cheers mate! Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Graham 0 Report post Posted March 1, 2005 Hi Lazza, Thank you Brother. Graham Quote Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
