Starfighter...
Uploaded: November 02, 2002
... ready for takeoff. A Common Darter (Sympetrum striolatum) in close-up.
Donna R. Moratelli November 02, 2002
A bee or a fly? Oh my , you were really close to this thing. Very cool..... #12096Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
A dragonfly, Donna. This is a species, that can typically be found along the edge of woods, in open places like stone quarries or moors.Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019
OH my,I am embarrassed now! I think that it was too early while I looking at this... I actually have close-ups of these insects too!! The dragonflys here are colored a bit differently though.They are bright green and florescent blue. I know that they don't stay still for long. This must have been a very difficult task to get so close, that quickly! Wow, Now that I know what it is, it deserves a WOW and GREAT job! #20539Heather K. McFarland May 26, 2019
Wonderful macro image birdie! Love the warm colors. #20571Ruth Denton May 26, 2019
Talk about your extreme closeup! This is a great photo! I have trouble with my macro stuff coming out in focus. You on the other hand have great results! #20592Tess Campbell May 26, 2019
a stunning macro birdie.... #20594Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
Thanks to you all for your kind comments!Donna: We have these colored ones too. I posted one yesterday. I made a series of about 100 pics this spring with a large dragonfly hatching. The foto I attach is a PS arrangement of a scan of this series.
Thanks again for all your feedback! #20611
Donna R. Moratelli May 26, 2019
Thanks Birdie! These are really cool pix! #20735Gary H. Minish May 26, 2019
That is one incredible capture, Birdie!!I love the warm colors also. How in the world did you get it to stay still for that close a shot? #20746
Wolfgang Dolak May 26, 2019
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