Mosquito Hawk [Dragonfly Pictures ]
Uploaded: September 02, 2009 20:46:09
American Indians nicknamed the dragonflies and damselflies 'Mosquito Hawk'
because they eat so many mosquitoes!
Hand held macro.
(Details & Macro 9/2/2009) EFP
Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, FocalLength: 9.22 mm, Model: SP590UZ
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 02, 2009
Have a wonderful day. #1175836
Melissa G. Meiselman September 02, 2009
Great timing to capture this dragon with such clarity taken with wonderful shallow DOF, Nancy!!! #7911115
Tamara K. Walker
September 03, 2009
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 03, 2009
Michelle Alton September 03, 2009
Terrific capture, Nancy. I have seen thousands of dragon flies, but never saw one eat anything! But that explains why they hang out near water! #7911378
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 03, 2009
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 03, 2009
Gina Cormier September 04, 2009
Awesome capture and comp work Nancy!!! #7915003
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 04, 2009
Lorna Shutter September 07, 2009
CONGRATULATIONS on your EFP for this awesome macro image, Nancyj!!!!! :)
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 07, 2009
Mitch Spence
September 07, 2009
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 07, 2009
Bill Houghton September 08, 2009
Nancy, this is a beautiful macro shot. Great job capturing this. Have a wonderful week. God bless, BillCheck out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7926319
Nancyj E. Hovey
September 08, 2009
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