Just Landed

Uploaded: July 16, 2009

Description

125s at f/3.5 ISO 200 50mm macro lens.

He did not really just land...had to go back to some images from last summer that never made it out of the deep files...missing the dragonflies. I have seen NO dragons yet! Heading off to Maine this weekend for a week... maybe thats where I will will find theM!

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 200, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700

Comments

Cary Rogers July 16, 2009

Great detail in the face, and nice BG bokeh, Laurie! #1155181

Courtenay Vanderbilt July 16, 2009

Awesome Laurie! These guys are fascinating and soooo elusive! This image is wonderful! #7747156

Mike F. Anderson July 16, 2009

This looks like a winner to me. Great shot - beautiful details, Laurie! #7747175

Usman M. Bajwa level-classic July 16, 2009

Beautiful macro with great detail, dof and clarity Laurie.

UB. #7747306

Mary A. Legler level-classic July 16, 2009

Fantastic detail and color, Laurie! #7747437

Anne M. Young level-addict July 17, 2009

Super...AY #7747965

Deb Koskovich July 17, 2009

Awesome, Laurie...your archives must be very rich indeed! #7748047

Linda M. Walker July 17, 2009

Outstanding macro...the details are excellent! Have fun in Maine....one of my favorite places #7748146

MELODIE C. ROBERTS July 17, 2009

Yeah Deb
Her Archives Look Like Fort Knox!!

SiS This Better Be a Winner!!

Have Fun and Be careful!!

L
LS #7748284

A P July 17, 2009

This is an AWESOME dragonfly capture, Laurie. Killer shot!! #7749318

Kathy Cline July 17, 2009

I LOVE HIM!!! KILLER MACRO!! #7749453

Thomas E. Hinds July 17, 2009

Well done! #7750670

Susan Fox July 17, 2009

One word....AMAZING! #7750683

Erin Appelbaum July 19, 2009

Absolutely stunning Laurie. You nailed this one for sure. Peter #7756253

Aimee S. McMaster July 22, 2009

....he's awesome...you will find about a BILLION here in my yard; come on down.....it's like I farm them!! I just cam back from a few days in Maine on Sunday; it was great; where were you? ...xoxo, Aimee #7767174

Nikki McDonald level-classic July 26, 2009

Superb SF, Laurie, and I love the colors. #7783459

Laurie Daily level-deluxe July 26, 2009

Thanks so much everyone for all of your comments...always so appreciated!!!

I may have to take you up on your offer, Aimee...maybe bring home a few! #7783871

Leslie McLain level-classic July 28, 2009

Stunning capture, Laurie. #7791408

Dianna Murphy July 31, 2009

Wow, awesome detail. #7800610

Michael Khoury August 01, 2009

An outstanding macro Laurie!
mk #7805280

Daniella Puente August 14, 2009

WOW! fabulous capture Laurie... #7848584

Laurie Daily level-deluxe August 21, 2009

Thanks Leslie, Dianna, Michael, and Daniella! #7875241

Robert Jensen January 17, 2010

My specialty is insect photography, and I must tell you that this is a great shot of the dragonfly. The face is tack sharp and the OOF background, colors, etc, is perfect. #8304379

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