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Having Lunch

© Shirley D. Freeman

Having Lunch

Uploaded: June 26, 2017 | Entered: June 26, 2017 09:58:55

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Just as I was getting ready to get a close up of this dragonfly, he flew up between my face and the camera, and then back down. Not until I was getting ready to focus again did I realize he had flew up by me to capture his lunch, a white moth of some kind, I think. It was a good thing that I was ready, because it didn't take him many seconds to wolf down the meal! Canon Mark II, Canon 100mm L macro lens, KX-800 twin flash with a DIY diffuser. Settings f16, 1/90, ISO 200.

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Candace M. Cleveland June 26, 2017

Okay I'm jealous... we have not seen any dragonflies so far this year. Great timing,fantastic details and color! #1689919

Joanna Kovalcsik level-classic June 26, 2017

Truly lunch on the fly, Shirley! Wowza, what a great catch!! Excellent shot, details, and story!!! :o) #11614566

Shirley D. Freeman June 26, 2017 1

Thank you, Candace and Joanna. Wow, we sure could share with you, Candace. Plenty of them here in North Carolina. I am enjoying. <>< #11614575

Chuck Green level-classic June 26, 2017

Fantastic shot, Shirley! <>< #11614627

Shirley D. Freeman June 26, 2017

Thank you, Chuck. <>< #11614661

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 28, 2017

Not seeing any in West Texas, great timing. Glad you were ready and prepared, Nancy. Superb textures and details. #11614981

Emile Abbott level-deluxe June 28, 2017

Sorry Shirley showing my age and senility. #11614983

Shirley D. Freeman June 28, 2017

No problem, Emile. I have done the same thing before! Welcome to the senior moments syndrome. :-) Thank you for viewing and commenting. It is always appreciated. <>< #11614987

John Connolly June 28, 2017

A wonderful moment and an awesome macro capture Shirley! I appear to be having more senior moments these days! #11615069

Shirley D. Freeman June 29, 2017

Thank you, John. Yeah, it happens to us as we get older, but I am thankful to have lived as long as I have! <>< #11615249

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