P for Perched

Uploaded: July 10, 2012 03:53:21

Description

A very territorial dragonfly getting a moment's rest - it chased off every other approaching dragonfly, returning to this perch every time.
PG101 "P" Theme.

Exif: F Number: 5.6, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 250, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 340.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 7D

Comments

Michelle Alton July 10, 2012

Wonderful, detailed capture of the blue dasher. HIs face seems almost iridescent! #1474033

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic July 10, 2012

Fabulous details and a great capture, Chris! #10222670

Leslie McLain level-classic July 10, 2012

Amazing capture, Chris. #10222691

Joy Rector July 10, 2012

excellent capture #10222698

Jane Holestine July 10, 2012

Beautiful color, detail, and DOF, Chris! Great capture! #10222813

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 10, 2012

Fine detail and lovely iridescent color, Chris. Beautiful. #10222834

Linda D. Lester level-classic July 10, 2012

Love these guys can't wait to get to mine! Awesome macro Chris!
It was great meeting you! #10222961

Michele Peterson level-classic July 10, 2012

Wow, what a great capture! So much detail! Dragonflies never stay still for me..... This is fantastic! #10223036

Bob Cournoyer level-classic July 10, 2012

Sharp and great comp... :-)

Happy Theme Day #10223089

David Phalen July 10, 2012

Excellent comp, colors and clarity!! HTD!! #10223111

Yulianto Soeroso July 10, 2012

she start to fly or rest for while haha nice shot and detail #10223167

Errick L. Cameron level-deluxe July 10, 2012

Remarkable detail! #10223235

Julianne Bradford July 10, 2012

Terrific detail Chris..love the color..HTD! #10223362

Mitch Spence level-classic July 10, 2012

Colors and details are excellent, Chris. #10223563

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 10, 2012

Amazing detail and color in this superb macro capture, Chris! #10223631

Marcie A. Fowler July 10, 2012

Fabulous details and comp. #10223856

Mariann Kovats level-classic July 10, 2012

Fabulous capture and details! #10224305

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 11, 2012

Thank you all very much! #10224465

Christine Czernin level-classic July 11, 2012

Fantastic clarity and color on this one, Chris.
I rarely see theme here, at least in a photographer friendly position, LOL. #10224905

Daniella Puente July 11, 2012

"P"erfect! love this Chris :) #10225161

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 11, 2012

Thank you both! #10225198

Tammy Espino July 11, 2012

Awesome capture!:) #10225835

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 11, 2012

Thank you, Tammy! #10225908

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 12, 2012

Amazing detail and beautiful color, Chris! #10227281

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 13, 2012

Thanks, Lindley! #10227530

Gail Vitikacs level-classic July 13, 2012

So jealous you made it out there ...TERRIFIC capture Chris! Paul and I are going to Arlington Cemetery in the morning if you want to join us! #10228362

Amanda D. Austwick level-classic July 13, 2012

WOW Chris this is soo beautiful!!! #10228545

Chris Budny level-deluxe July 14, 2012

Thank you both! Gail, I've got cathedral duty today, but have a great time! I've not been there in years myself. #10228799

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