Blue Dasher

Uploaded: August 10, 2011

Description

Couldn't resist! Just love dragonflies! Have an early appt. this morning but will get to everyone later today!

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire., ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 105.00 mm, Model: NIKON D700

Comments

Ron McEwan August 10, 2011

Well good morning neighbor, you capture these so perfectly Courtenay the sharp crisp detail and the color is exceptional. #1399962

Jack Gaskin August 10, 2011

Nice one like the POV gives a great look at the wing area.
Happy Shooting
Jack #9594588

R. J. Laudenbacher level-classic August 10, 2011

This is gorgeous Courtenay! I your background compliments this so much and your colors and details are outstanding. Beautiful work as always! #9594617

Linda D. Lester level-classic August 10, 2011

I love how he appears to have nothing around him! He is the star! Beautiful work! #9594640

Tammy M. Anderson level-deluxe August 10, 2011

Excellent dof and details, Courtenay. Beautiful! #9594650

Gina Cormier August 10, 2011

Gorgeous colors and detail!! Love it! #9594693

Monnie Ryan August 10, 2011

Wow - fabulous, Courtenay! #9594751

Terry Cervi level-deluxe August 10, 2011

Awesome detail and a beautiful capture, Courtenay!! #9594804

Karen Celella August 10, 2011

Outstanding capture, Courtenay! #9595070

Linda Blair August 10, 2011

Fantastic detail...great capture!!! #9595211

Mike Clime August 10, 2011

Excellent macro and details, Courtenay! #9595303

David M. Montero August 10, 2011

Lighting, colors and detail are all perfect Courtenay. #9595358

Gary Witte August 10, 2011

The colors are beautiful and the details are sharp. Very nice Work. Thanks for sharing it with us. #9595422

Robert R. Goodman August 10, 2011

WOW!!!Stunning color and great detail my friend.Looks like a winner Courtenay!!!! #9595440

Susan Weisensel August 10, 2011

Amazing detail Courtenay, really a outstanding image. #9596064

Patrick Rouzes level-classic August 10, 2011

WOW, exceptional clarity, colors, tones, intricate detail, focus, dof & macro! All the elements of a winner, Courtenay & hope to see this back! WTG, my friend! #9596070

MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 10, 2011

You went hunting and you got your prize

You have slayed the dragon!

Perfection Court #9596137

Heather Loewenhardt level-classic August 10, 2011

Your backgrounds are always rich with colour that frame and display your images beautifully. This dragonfly is wonderfully displayed with exquisite detail. #9596316

Mary Dimitriw level-deluxe August 11, 2011

Excellent Courtenay...keep them coming! #9596763

Debra R. Harder August 11, 2011

The details here are absolutely incredible, Courtenay! Excellent lighting, DOF and colors too. Superb...AGAIN! Deb #9597473

Liz blahh August 11, 2011

Superb! #9598393

Lorna Shutter August 13, 2011

Ha! Ha! I think you and Linda are vying for the best Dragonfly photo! The judges are going to have a tough time deciding which images will win! They are all so amazing!!! The clarity and detail on this one are outstanding! Another incredible capture, Court! :) #9601900

Stacey Williams October 09, 2011

Fantastic capture and details!! Beautifully sharp!
They are notoriously difficult to get a good shot of. I've tried :-) #9724884

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