Details in the Eyes

© Shirley D. Freeman

Details in the Eyes

Uploaded: July 11, 2016 07:40:55 | Entered: July 11, 2016 07:41:11

Description

I used an off camera flash fastened onto a bracket, extending it out to near the end of my 100 mm L macro lens. I used a paper towel as a diffuser. Settings were f9.5, 1/125, ISO 250. I also talked to the dragonfly, telling it what pretty eyes it had, and that seemed to calm him to stay and be photographed.

Comments

Candace M. Cleveland July 11, 2016

Stunning Shirley!! #1662918

Shirley D. Freeman July 11, 2016

Thank you, Candace. <>< #11494477

Kathy Salerni level-classic July 11, 2016

Wow, Shirley, what a stunning capture! #11494482

Amalia Sylvia Arriaga Salinas level-classic July 11, 2016

WOW, this is a fantastic close up Shirley!,
Amalia #11494503

Glenn E. Traver July 11, 2016

Sharp Shooting ! ~ GT #11494577

Shirley D. Freeman July 11, 2016

Thank you, Kathy and Amalia. for your kind comments. <>< #11494626

Shirley D. Freeman July 11, 2016

Thank you, Glenn. #11494706

Micky Cleveland level-classic July 12, 2016

Ok, you got me again another case of a tough act to follow. It is a grate capture! #11494968

Conrad L. Conero July 12, 2016 1

Nice work! #11494976

Shirley D. Freeman July 12, 2016

Thank you, Micky and Conrad. I appreciate the kind words. <>< #11494979

Gail Sullivan level-classic July 12, 2016

Whoa, Shirley, that an amazing close-up! #11494996

Shirley D. Freeman July 12, 2016

Thank you, Gail. <>< #11495000

Gord MacEachern July 12, 2016

Wow, simply outstanding camera work Shirley!! #11495007

Shirley D. Freeman July 12, 2016

Thank you, Gord. <>< #11495010

Emiel Van Hemelrijck July 12, 2016

fantastic work,well done Shirley #11495079

Shirley D. Freeman July 12, 2016

Thank you, Emiel. <>< #11495088

Jane Hirst July 12, 2016

Those eyes are wonderful. #11495184

Shirley D. Freeman July 12, 2016

Thank you, Jane. <>< #11495195

Patrick Rouzes level-classic July 14, 2016

Super phenomenal macro, Shirley. Now, that's the shots I want to do. #11495742

Shirley D. Freeman July 14, 2016

Thank you, Patrick. That is a very high compliment! <>< #11495778

Terry Cervi level-deluxe July 14, 2016

Wow, Shirley!! What an outstanding close-up shot of this guy!! Superb work! #11495817

Shirley D. Freeman July 15, 2016

Thank you, Terry, I do appreciate that. <>< #11495931

John Connolly July 16, 2016

WOW! What an amazing macro image Shirley! I think I see a winner here! #11496313

Shirley D. Freeman July 16, 2016

Thank you, John. That is so kind. <>< #11496350

Bojan Bencic level-classic July 17, 2016

The details are amazing, Shirley. Great light and colors. #11496520

Shirley D. Freeman July 17, 2016

Thank you, Bojan. <>< #11496574

Katherine Kuhn July 19, 2016

Great POV & amazing detail in this big-eyed guy! #11497170

Shirley D. Freeman July 19, 2016

Thank you, Katherine. <>< #11497176

Lindley Johnson level-classic July 19, 2016

Wow, Shirley - extraordinary detail! #11497182

Shirley D. Freeman July 19, 2016

Thank you, Lindley. <>< #11497204

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer July 23, 2016

WOW! This is macro photography on a whole other level than I can take. VERY WELL DONE! #11498124

Shirley D. Freeman July 23, 2016

Wow, thanks Kirsten! I am not sure I am worthy of such a compliment. The setup that I use is relatively cheap and easy, so the only other secret that I have is, that I talk softly to the dragonfly or other tiny subject to keep them calm. I don't like to scare them, and I am sure a human being and equipment coming at them must be overwhelming. Thanks again to all of you for viewing and for your kind comments. I do appreciate them. <>< #11498181

Rudi Reiner level-classic July 24, 2016

Superb marco Shirley! #11498458

Shirley D. Freeman July 24, 2016

Thank you, Rudi. Much appreciated. <>< #11498461

Mary-Anne Benusis level-deluxe July 25, 2016

Wonderful in all ways! #11498755

Shirley D. Freeman July 25, 2016

Thank you, Mary-Anne. <>< #11498783

Carolyn M. Fletcher level-classic July 27, 2016

Excellent!!
#11499247

Shirley D. Freeman July 27, 2016

Thank you, Carolyn. <>< #11499279

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