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Strumming

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Strumming

Uploaded: August 06, 2009 04:33:03

Description

1/125s at f/3.5 ISO 100 50mm macro lens

This dragonfly looked as if he was serenading me with his cello!

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700

Comments

Anita Hogue August 06, 2009

WOW, he does look that way! A very cool capture Laurie! #1164591

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic August 06, 2009

What a beautiful shot of the dragonfly, amazing details and clarity Laurie, and you took it with a 500mm!!

UB. #7822347

Mary L. Graham August 06, 2009

Excellent Pov and detail Laurie!! =) #7822361

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 06, 2009

WOW! Excellent macro...love those faces! #7822388

Linda M. Walker August 06, 2009

I will add another WOW! Very cool with exceptional details #7822396

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 06, 2009

WoW!!!
WoooooW!!
WoooooooooW!!!
WooooooooooooW!!!
WoooooooooooooooW!! #7822398

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 06, 2009

Thanks Anita, Usman, Mary, LInda L, Linda W, and SiS!

Usman...it wasn't a 500mm lens...a 50! I saw my error and fixed it...wishful thinking, I guess!!! #7822434

Bonnie C. Lackey level-classic August 06, 2009

Absolutely fantastic, Laurie! A 500mm would be nice... #7822477

Agnes Fegan level-deluxe August 06, 2009

Amazing details of this little musician :) #7822504

Jeff Robinson level-deluxe August 06, 2009

This is Outstanding in so many ways - Great job Laurie! Jeff #7822542

Kay E. Mahoney level-classic August 06, 2009

Beautiful capture, Laurie. Love those eyes and colors. #7822558

Michelle Alton August 06, 2009

I agree with Mel! Just when I think I've seen every sort of dragonfly photo, you come up with this, Laurie. It is a stunner, and I love it. #7822979

Tamara K. Walker level-classic August 06, 2009

What Melodie said only with more feeling and emotion. #7823104

Jeana Clark August 06, 2009


LOL ~T~!!!!
This is outstanding Laurie!!!
Details are fantastic!!!
AWESOME AS ALWAYS!!!

~J~ #7823176

Kathy Reeves August 06, 2009

Incredible clarity and detail!! #7823550

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 06, 2009

T is Such a Pill #7824801

Aimee S. McMaster August 07, 2009

....how delightful this one is Laur...it put the biggest smile on my face ;-D...perfection in every way...the title so clever...yipeeee....Aimee #7825782

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 07, 2009

I cannot belive my eyes,Laurie!!! WINNER all the way!!! INCREDIBLE work,my friend!!! #7827820

Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 08, 2009

Excellent capture, Laurie! #7830326

Sue Marshall August 10, 2009

OMG this is AMAZING!!
Incredible pose you caught this DF in, Laurie!!
Love love love this!!!
It is a winner IMHO and a fave for me! :-) #7835302

Stefania Barbier level-classic August 10, 2009

sharp and beautiful Laurie! #7835320

A P August 11, 2009

He looks like he's sticking his tongue out at you. LOL You're dragonflies are the best. This is incredible Laurie. #7840098

Carrie M. Groseclose August 11, 2009

WOW! Such a stunning capture with great clarity and detail! Great job! #7840475

Linda Blair August 13, 2009

WOW....talk about detail....awesome image Laurie!!!!!!! #7846002

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 14, 2009

Thanks so very much everyone for all of your most appreciated comments! #7846959

Daniella Puente August 14, 2009

GORGEOUS macro!!! and at first you can see it playing some instrument :))) LOL #7848593

Courtenay Vanderbilt August 14, 2009

Yea! You got your guy! Wonderful details, Laurie! #7848689

Nikki McDonald level-classic August 15, 2009

What a fantastic macro, Laurie. I love his pose and the clarity and detail are crystal clear. This is a winner in my book. #7851433

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 17, 2009

Thanks Daniella, Courtenay, and Nikki! #7855495

Susan Fox October 22, 2009

Congratulations Laurie! #8059925

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic October 22, 2009

C O N G R A T U L A T I O N S
on your well deserving FINALIST!!! 8o) #8060150

Cindy Bendush level-classic October 22, 2009

Stunning capture! Congratulations on your Finalist Laurie! #8061875

Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009

Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!!! #8062550

Leslie McLain level-classic October 23, 2009

Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Laurie. #8063904

Stefania Barbier level-classic October 23, 2009

congratulations on your fabulous finalist!!! #8064206

Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 23, 2009

Congratulations, Laurie, on your wonderful finalist!! WTG! #8064553

Phil Stith October 23, 2009

Congratulations, Laurie! #8065199

Courtenay Vanderbilt October 23, 2009

Big Congrats on this beauty, Laurie!!! #8065663

Mitch Spence level-classic October 24, 2009

This is an astounding shot, Laurie. Congratulations. #8068847

Aimee S. McMaster October 27, 2009

...finally...he made it...congratulations on the adorable little dragon Laur...love it...Aims #8078232

frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2009

Amazing work my friend. What a capture. Beautiful. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #8078915

Sue Marshall October 27, 2009

This little guy should of got the gold, Laurie!! I love everything about this shot! :-) #8080311

Kathy Cline October 28, 2009


glitter-graphics.com #8082665

Laurie Daily level-deluxe October 29, 2009

Thanks everyone for all of your wonderful congrats...so appreciated! #8084758

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