Heads down, bums up!
Uploaded: November 20, 2014 02:03:09 | Entered: November 20, 2014 02:31:53
One of the funkiest little fellas, I get a couple this time each year. Usually turn up in the late evenings. Thought he would make a great photo, hope you like it! All comments welcome. :)
Exif: F Number: 10, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 1250, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 100.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D
Mary K. Robison November 20, 2014
That is one of the strangest "poses" I've ever seen in a dragonfly photo, Hayden. But I have a feeling the judges will not overlook this unique capture...Best of luck with it next month. #1597890Hayden Cannon November 20, 2014
Hello Mary, thank you for your feedback and kind words, I really appreciate them. I will add that this is in fact an insect called an Owlfly, they're similar to Lacewings. Their larvae are Antlions if you know about them at all of course :). Thank you again #11191708Chris Budny November 20, 2014
Wow, Hayden -- great work! Its been awhile since I've seen your images... always a treat! #11191717Hayden Cannon November 20, 2014
It has been some time Christopher, been through a lot in the past two years. The important thing is I am back and in full swing haha. Just remembering how to use my camera again. Thanks for your kind words I really appreciate them! :) #11191718Jeff Sielski November 20, 2014
Awesome capture Hayden! #11191735Hayden Cannon November 20, 2014
Thank you so much Jeff! I am glad you like it. thanks for the kind words I really appreciate them. :) #11191746JO ANN CLEVELAND November 20, 2014
Excellent! I understand your title of heads down, butt up! lol #11191844Kathy Shogren November 20, 2014
Wonderful capture Hayden, don't think I have seen one of these before. #11191962Hayden Cannon November 20, 2014
Thank you Jo Ann and Kathy for your kind words, I really appreciate them. Yes the title was to do with his pose but also when I was at school, used to get told head down, bum up :). Well you have now Kathy :) they're about 10cm or 100mm in length to give you an idea of size. Thanks again #11192043Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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