Inspiring Photo: Morning Warm-Up #13408708

Morning Warm-Up

Uploaded: October 09, 2012

Description

Basking in the morning sun, a blue dasher dragonfly "recharges" his flight muscles for a busy day ahead - mostly comprised of a couple hundred laps around the pond at Zilker Botanical here in Austin. Dragonflies are voracious carnivores and I've read they can consume their weight in various small insects in about 30 minutes time ... sorta the way I wish my metabolism could handle a tray of freshly baked raspberry-filled donuts.. :)

Have a Happy Tuesday!

D&M

Resub 04/14

Exif: F Number: 9, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/160 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 800, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 300.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS 5D Mark III

Comments

Lorna Shutter October 09, 2012 0

WOWEE, Ms. U.S.A.!!! What an amazing Macro you have here! The colours are so beautiful and your detail is superb!!! I love everything about this image! I'm sure we'll see it again! Absolutely gorgeous! What if we split the tray of donuts?! LOL! :D #1491206

Mary Beth Aiello October 09, 2012 0

I am laughing out loud about those donuts. Funny.... but so true.

A magnificient macro, Val. Gorgeous. #10361839

Monnie Ryan October 09, 2012 0

Fabulous macro, Val! And I hear you on the doughnut thing! #10361851

Don Christiana October 09, 2012 0

Val, this is a stunning macro image. You have captured all the wonderful colors and details of the dragonfly along with the florals and perfect background. I know this will be back as a gold winner. #10361894

Robert R. Goodman October 09, 2012 0

Hi Valarie,Grand prize winner my friend.That is absolutely beautiful.Excellent clarrity!!! #10361898

Susan Williams October 09, 2012 0

Wow, this is a fantastic image, Val. The details and colors are gorgeous. We'll surely be seeing this again. Outstanding work! #10361942

Terry Cervi October 09, 2012 0

I could go for a raspberry donut right now paired with my freshly made cup of Pacific Rim Extra Bold! Instead I have to settle for my Fage yogurt with peaches. LOL. What an amazing shot, my friend!! You've captured some amazing detail in this outstanding macro! #10361951

Gord MacEachern October 09, 2012 0

Hi Val, your work never ceases to amaze me, my friend!!! Someone mentioned gold and I have to agree!!!!
By the way, my metabolism is sort of the opposite from that of the dragon fly, but I could never turn down a freshly baked "anything", lol... #10361965

Tammy M. Anderson October 09, 2012 0

I'm with Gord on the metabolism and the baked goods. LOL. What a show stopper you have here. Most certainly has to be a winner. #10362067

Anita Hogue October 09, 2012 0

WOW, this is absolutely gorgeous, Val! Love those colors. Our dragonflies seems to always land on a stick around here which doesn't always make for a great capture. This is fabulous! #10362072

Michelle Alton October 09, 2012 0

This many-faceted gem of an image, along with your almost poetic description make your entry a joy to experience. #10362276

Patrick Rouzes October 09, 2012 0

All I can say is "phenomenal" & "beautiful"! Good luck with this, Val!
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Kathy Salerni October 10, 2012 0

This is absolutely a winning image, Val! The colors, clarity composition and the soft background are exquisite! Love your description and I will have a donut too! #10362851

Julianne Bradford October 10, 2012 0

I agree with everyone..this gorgeous glutton is destined for Gold! Bring on the donuts, we'll all celebrate! #10362897

Ujjwal Mukherjee October 10, 2012 0

I am in absolute AWE of this outstanding image,Val!! Details,colours,clarity and composition are fantastic!! We'll see it again and again!! #10363073

Emile Abbott October 10, 2012 0

WINNER VAL. This is one of the most amazing macros I have seen in a long time from the translucent wings, royal purple color, exquisite details on the dragonfly and overall composition and presentation. Magical for sure. #10363584

Dayna Cain October 10, 2012 0

Wow! Gorgeous image Val! I'll take six of those raspberry filled donuts.... #10363597

Tammy Espino October 11, 2012 0

I'd like to eat like a hummingbird..LOL Very nice of that beautiful colored dragonfly to land on such a pretty flower for you!! Awesome! #10365650

Tammy Espino October 11, 2012 0

I'd like to eat like a hummingbird..LOL Very nice of that beautiful colored dragonfly to land on such a pretty flower for you!! Awesome! #10365651

Val Feldman October 11, 2012 0

Thanks much everyone - always appreciate the stop-by! :) :) #10365849

Nadia Paul October 12, 2012 0

This is just stunning Val - the colours and light are magic and the details beautiful - winner my friend! Oh, is it too late for my order of donuts lol! #10365949

Eivor Kuchta October 12, 2012 0

Wonderful clarity, Val! #10366033

Ellen Hodges October 14, 2012 0

Super superb capture, Val!!! #10368130

Mary Dimitriw October 14, 2012 0

Raspberry filled are my fave's too. What an amazing macro Ms.Val, lighting and detail are exceptional. #10368499

JO ANN CLEVELAND October 15, 2012 0

Super color, comp and clarity Val..perfectionj!

jo ann c. #10369611

Julie Burnett October 18, 2012 0

Like everyone else, I'm FLOORED by this, Val!! Simply an amazing image, and a winner for sure!! #10374707

Reynaldo D. Reyes October 18, 2012 0

You have a terrific gift of bringing out the beauty in your captures Val. This image exhibits elegant colors that I find so engaging. Love the fine details and colors of the dragonfly beautifully highlighted by the background. #10375527

Teresa Moore October 19, 2012 0

AMAZING! #10375802

Rona L. Schwarz October 19, 2012 0

I've been away and so I am just getting to this now, Val! But it is SPECTACULAR!! Amazing macro of this DF - the clarity and detail are out of this world and the colors are fantastic! Love the purple flowers, the blue DF and that glorious background and light! More GOLD for sure! #10375902

Patricia A. Casey November 09, 2012 0

I don't know how I missed this one Val...lovely, lovely! I'm sure we will see this one again.....a winner in my book....what a gorgeous dragonfly.... #10411213

Linda L. Ruiz May 30, 2014 0

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Terry Cervi May 30, 2014 0

Congrats on another great POTD, Ms.V! #11055830

Ellen Hodges May 30, 2014 0

Huge congrats and very best luck with this super beautiful capture, Val!!! #11055866

Patrick Rouzes May 30, 2014 0

BIG CONGRATS, Val- hope to see again.
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Debbie Bray May 30, 2014 0

Another beauty, Miss Val, this is also superb! Wonderful work, I love the purple flowers in this lovely image as well!!
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Michele Peterson May 30, 2014 0

I don't know how you do it, but you sure do it well, this is amazing!! Congratulations on the finalist, this is truly beautiful. Go grab a raspberry doughnut and celebrate!! #11055958

Peggy Pfister May 31, 2014 0

Amazing detail and color ... Congrats, Val! #11056158

Nadia Paul June 01, 2014 0

Glad to see this beauty sporting a badge Val, although it should be gold - congrats! #11057357

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