Green Eyes

© Sam Britt

Green Eyes

Uploaded: April 24, 2008

Description

I spotted this dragonfly when I was shooting flowers last summer. I didn't have my zoom lens with me, so I had to get really close to get a decent shot of him with my 60mm macro lens. Fortunately, he didn't mind posing at all!

Exif: F Number: 22, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/6 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Manual white balance, FocalLength: 60.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XTi

Comments

Kristy A. Keene April 24, 2008

Fantastic!!!!!!! #907901

Sam Britt April 24, 2008

Thanks Kristy! #5838229

Patrick Rouzes level-classic April 24, 2008

Amazing intricate detail, colors, dof, b/g, clarity & presentation here!!! Exceptional work -as always- Sam!!! #5838232

Anna M. Halasz April 24, 2008

Fantastic details,tones and comp. Anna #5838248

Nancy (Peaches) Harker April 24, 2008

AWSOME, these guys are so hard to capture, fantastic job Sam! #5838299

Amy JACKSON April 24, 2008

Excellent capture, Sam!!! #5838324

Tammy Espino April 24, 2008

Awesome capture & color!! Love that green and your braver than I ...lol A bug is still a bug is a bug! #5838367

Sam Britt April 24, 2008

Thanks Patrick, Anna, Peaches, Amy & Tammy! #5838372

Robyn A. Terrell April 24, 2008

Wow, this is incredible, Sam. Not only is this guy posing for you, I think he smiling too! Great job!
Robyn #5838473

Bill Knaps April 24, 2008

This is very beautiful Sam. Bill #5838515

Jessica Jenney April 24, 2008

Incredible capture and detail Sam! #5838576

Christian Rosito April 24, 2008

Well, this is amazing! Fabulous detail, a model bug. #5838610

April 24, 2008

Nice details and colours in this capture Sam! #5838678

Barbara Waldoch April 25, 2008

Terrific shot, Sam! Dragonflies I see move very fast and I can never catch them. #5838896

Kirsten Kiki Kjaer April 25, 2008

Yeah, he is a great model, Sam! Wonderful close-up. #5838983

Lynn M. Whitt April 25, 2008

great shot.... #5838999

Brett Dolsen April 25, 2008

Great capture and presentation Samantha!!
Brett #5839019

Chris Ebben April 25, 2008

Great close-up, you have done well=^..^= #5839119

Carol Sawyer April 25, 2008

Excellent close up capture and details, Sam!! #5839127

Kathy L. Clark April 25, 2008

This is really cool Sam. What a great macro for not having your zoom. Once in a while the cooperate and aren't we happy he did. #5839834

Gail Vitikacs level-classic April 25, 2008

Incredible capture..I am so jealous! Wonderful! #5840008

Sam Britt April 25, 2008

Thanks Robyn, Bill, Jessica, Christian, Swati, Barbara, Kirsten, Lynn, Brett, Chris, Carol, Kathy & Gail! #5840016

Nadya Johnson April 25, 2008

AWESOME capture, Sam! I don't have a macro lens right now, so that is how I get my close-ups too. Not with dragonflies... they REFUSE to pose for me! LOL. This is just astounding! #5840206

anonymous April 25, 2008

Awesome Capture Sam! Love those eyes!! B- #5840583

Sam Britt April 25, 2008

Thanks Nadya & Barbara! #5840979

Ray Clarke April 25, 2008

Fantastic shot Sam, wonderful close up #5841144

Margaret R. Barry April 25, 2008

Fantastic, Sam. Great color and detail! #5842249

Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna April 25, 2008

Sensational, Sam!!!!! The details are incredible and the colors are wonderful!!!!! ♫ k #5842304

Sam Britt April 25, 2008

Thanks Ray & Audrey, Margaret & Kitty! #5842368

Mary Spade April 25, 2008

Wow!! Great image. Wonderful work. #5842580

Sam Britt April 25, 2008

Thanks Mary! #5842646

Robert R. Goodman April 25, 2008

Hi Sam,Beautiful capture.Every time I try to get close to a dragonfly,they always fly away.Stunning Macro!!!!!!!!! #5842661

Candice L. Carter April 25, 2008

Excellent Sam! I just uploaded a couple of these myself! Brillant colors! #5842792

Vladan D. Djordjevic April 25, 2008

fantastic detail. #5842794

Karen Engelbreth April 25, 2008

Wonderful macro shot, Sam! #5842946

Sam Britt April 26, 2008

Thanks Bobby, Candice, Vladan & Karen! #5843979

Shelly A. Van Camp level-classic April 26, 2008

Wow, you did better than most with a macro lens!! Super!! #5844166

Michelle L. Frick April 26, 2008

Oh wow Sam! Amazing detail on this beautiful macro! #5845404

Susan Weisensel April 26, 2008

Stunning detail Sam, Really outstanding capture. #5845458

Sam Britt April 26, 2008

Thanks Shelly, Michelle & Susan! #5846030

Teresa Burnett level-classic April 26, 2008

WOW...Sam this is awesome!! I am so impressed that he let you get this close without taking off!! Fantastic shot!! #5846130

Sheryl A. Hudson level-classic April 26, 2008

Great Macro Sam! Nice lighting too!!! #5846372

Sam Britt April 27, 2008

Thanks Teresa & Sheryl! #5847727

Deb Koskovich April 27, 2008

WOW!! Sam, this is amazing, you really nailed it! #5847881

Michelle Alton April 27, 2008

Brilliant. She must have taken a shine to you to let ou get that close!
Michelle #5848398

Kathleen Rinker April 27, 2008

Great shot Sam! #5848622

Ken Jarvis April 27, 2008

Excellant closeup, Samantha! #5849498

Sam Britt April 27, 2008

Thanks Deb, Michelle, Kathleen & Ken! #5849625

Ruth Robbins level-classic April 27, 2008

Wow! The green eyes are wonderful. #5850413

Bill Wyatt April 28, 2008

Wow incredible details and wonderful colors and light! #5851427

Sharon King April 28, 2008

WOW what a fantastic macro shot Sam! #5851940

Karen Bacon April 28, 2008

Terrific macro shot Sam! It's hard to find a dragonfly that cooperates!!! #5852407

Sam Britt April 28, 2008

Thanks Ruth, Bill, Sharon & Karen! #5852439

Eugenio Diaz April 28, 2008

this is extraordinary. Very intresting...great details and composition!!!! #5852684

Kimi A. Phillips April 28, 2008

Dragonflies are my absolute favorite! Family says they must be my "totem." This is FANTASTIC!!!!!! #5853539

Sam Britt April 28, 2008

Thanks Eugenio & Kimi! #5854324

Laurie Daily level-deluxe April 28, 2008

I love shooting dragonflies...they have so much personality...this is a great one, Sam! Soon they will be back for real! #5855139

Daniella Puente April 28, 2008

Sam this is great! very good contrast on the lines to add impact and like so much the pose... #5855308

Nancy L. Green level-classic April 28, 2008

OUTSTANDING!!! WOW!! this is amazing!! <>< #5855492

David Pratt April 28, 2008

Very pretty Sam. Great work! #5855651

Sam Britt April 28, 2008

Thanks Laurie, Daniella, Nancy & David! #5855687

Anita Hogue April 29, 2008

WOW, Awesome capture, Sam! #5859136

Sam Britt April 29, 2008

Thanks Anita! #5859561

Cassie L. Woodlee April 29, 2008

OUTSTANDING capture Sam!!!! #5860144

Sam Britt April 30, 2008

Thanks Cassie! #5862298

Tiia Vissak April 30, 2008

a beautiful capture! #5863789

Colleen Farrell April 30, 2008

Wow, amazing detail, Sam! Fantastic capture! #5864831

Mike D. Perez level-deluxe May 01, 2008

Super details and colors, Sam! #5866821

Sam Britt May 01, 2008

Thanks Tiia, Colleen & Mike! #5868465

Reynaldo D. Reyes level-classic May 01, 2008

This is such an amazing shot with sharp details and wonderful composition. Amazing clarity on the wings and striking eyes to make this an outstanding capture. Nice work Sam! #5870254

Sam Britt May 02, 2008

Thanks Reynaldo! #5873188

Marilyn Flanagan May 02, 2008

Ohmygosh, Sam this is wonderful. To think the dragonfly stayed that long for you! thanks for sharing. #5874807

Robert Baer May 03, 2008

sam
i love the details and clarity of this little dragonfly. what a special moment to capture! #5878427

Sam Britt May 03, 2008

Thanks Marilyn & Justin! #5879408

Lisa J. Boulden level-classic May 05, 2008

Spectacular capture, Sam!
Wonderful details and color!
~Lisa #5885745

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