Perched in Isolation

Uploaded: August 08, 2007 03:49:49

Description

EF100, f/2.8, 1/800th Second, -2/3ev, ISO100, RAW, tripod
A dragonfly rests on an unopened lotus bud, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.
I framed the shot so the dragon fly was against a massive lotus leaf, blurred out, to provide the background.

Comments

Ken Smith level-classic August 08, 2007

Perfect shot, Chris. I like the green background too! #709252

Joy Rector August 08, 2007

awesome capture #4617778

Les Rhoades level-classic August 08, 2007

He is perfect...I like the detail in the wings. Can't wait for my 100 to get here.! #4617915

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 08, 2007

Beautiful--the insect, the bud and the background. Nice work, Chris. #4617971

John Caruso August 08, 2007

Perfectly seen and captured! Great job, Chris! #4618248

Ray Clarke August 08, 2007

Beautiful capture Christopher, love the composition and detail!!!(R) #4618593

Dominick M. Dimacale level-addict August 08, 2007

Great details here Christopher, great details too...Dominick #4618693

Dolly L. Davis August 08, 2007

Great comp and detail, Christopher! Love the green BG with it! #4618800

Jillian Danielson August 08, 2007

Gorgeous details,Chris! #4619420

Pat Gamwell August 08, 2007

Just 'one' of your many exceptional shots, Chris! Love the vivid green bg and the crop doesn't look 'square' due to your focal point being cropped lower right. And by the way...what's wrong with a square crop? Isn't it just a personal preference? #4619758

Thomas A. Statas August 08, 2007

Great Shot Chris! Kenilworth Gardens is a great place to get some unique photos. #4619997

Paul Michko August 08, 2007

Fantastic macro, Christopher. #4620549

Chris Budny level-deluxe August 09, 2007

Thank you all, for your encouragement! I wanted to get even closer, but they fly off so quickly! #4622768

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