Summer Days and Dragonflies
Uploaded: September 01, 2008
1/20s at f/8 ISO 50 hand held.
This is a resubmit from one of the first dragonflies I ever captured. It never made it very far the first time around, but it has always been a favorite of mine. Thought I would give another go.
Busy days starting off a new school year have left me with little time to go chasing dragonflies lately...and I do miss that. This will have to hold me over.
Exif: F Number: 8, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/200 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 50, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 23.40 mm, Model: C8080WZ
Donna La Mattino Pagakis September 01, 2008
This is outstanding Laurie, I can't get over the details!!! #990363William C. Raco September 01, 2008
This is fantastic, Laurie!#6397112
Deb Koskovich September 01, 2008
I can't imagine this one not going anywhere the first time, it is just phenomenal!! I have no idea how you get this close to a dragonfly, even with a macro lens...the darn things just see me coming and git gone! #6397118Nikki McDonald September 01, 2008
These two dragonfly captures are perfect back to school shots, Laurie. The downward angle of the wings is particularly telling, I think -- looks a little sad. Surely they will soon be as nostalgic as we for the relatively carefree days of summer. Good luck on both of these this time around -- they are certainly magnificent captures. #6397126Jean Campbell Creamer September 01, 2008
Sharp and beautiful details. Outstanding! #6397247Jeff Robinson September 01, 2008
Excellent macro work Laurie! Jeff #6397299Nancy (Peaches) Harker September 01, 2008
AWSOME detail and capture Laurie!!! #6397450Janet Daniel September 01, 2008
Exceptional macro, Laurie! Incredible detail! #6397634ROLAN NARMAN September 01, 2008
Nice details and colors! Great macro work Laurie! #6398093Joan Powell September 01, 2008
yikes , nice macro on this not so pretty fly ! #6398170Stefania Barbier September 02, 2008
almost seems he's laughing... awesome macro! #6398666Aimee S. McMaster September 02, 2008
....AMAZING.....AMAZING....AMAZING....MELODIE C. ROBERTS September 02, 2008
Morning SiSThis is Incredible #6399289
April Riggs September 02, 2008
amazing! #6400728Steven W. Lepak September 02, 2008
Bravo Laurie! SPECTACULAR macro - looks like a B-movie creature. Keep up the great work. Best Regards, Steven #6400937Kitty R. Rodehorst-Hanna September 02, 2008
Awesome, Laurie!!!!!! WOW!!!!!!!!! ♫ k #6402252KARU WIJESUNDARA. A.N.P.A.S. September 02, 2008
EXCELLENT MACRO IMAGE HERE.KARU. #6403862
Becky J. Parkinson September 09, 2008
Laurie,This is great...I love the detail and am amazed how close you were able to get!
Good luck! #6434000
Laurie Daily September 09, 2008
Thanks so very much everyone...I so appreciate your comments! #6434300Lisa J. Boulden September 09, 2008
Spectacular capture filled with great color and details!Linda C. Nuzzo September 18, 2008
Simply AMAZING! #6469441Karen Kessler September 19, 2008
Wonderful capture, Laurie! Looks like they finally agreed with you, too! Congrats on the EP!!! #6478133Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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