Monsters lunch

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• zulfu (491)
• [2008-07-09 11:08]

Hello Nicholas, great macro shot of a dragonfly in feeding. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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• Vinster (438)
• [2008-07-09 11:09]

Hi Nick

Yes, that was a stinker of a day in our part of the world! Another lovely shot of Cordulegaster - great detail, sharpness and DOF - an excellent capture!

Kind Regards

Vinny

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• Hil (4761)
• [2008-07-09 11:09]

Hi Nick,

Wonderful close of the Golden ringed Dragonfly.
I really like the way you have composed the shot and its a great pose with the Dragonfly eating its lunch.
Nice crisp details and a superb catchlight in the eye.
Beautiful vivid colours too.

Hil

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• lawbert (0)
• [2008-07-09 11:12]

Hello Nick
There is very little I can say here..Photographically perfect...Having seen you at work I know how meticulous you are in your approach to macro work and your recent posts show this perfectly.....and if I see one crit that says the hover flys wing isnt sharp as its shuddering its final flap at the jaws of this monster!!!!
Great Work and TFS
Paul

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• siggi (1936)
• [2008-07-09 11:27]

Hello Nicholas,
Great macro , very very close and impressive details and nice colour...well done.
Regards Siggi

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• aes_thor (1448)
• [2008-07-09 11:45]

Hi Nicholas,

beautifull close-up, the eye is really fantastic. Good focus and POV.

TFS,cheers
adrian

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• robgra (256)
• [2008-07-09 12:22]

Hi Nick.
Beautiful macro. Dragon-fly on breakfast. Suoper sharpness and colours.
I greet Robert.

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• Silvio2006 (22519)
• [2008-07-09 12:23]

Hi Nick, strong composition with eating dragonfly, fantastic details and splendid colors, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• cloud (1717)
• [2008-07-09 12:24]

Hello Nick,
The dramatic scene, good macro in full light.
Regards, Pawel

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• Jamesp (13756)
• [2008-07-09 13:01]

Hi Nick

Superb - if somewhat gruesome - work. Excellent detail and lighting too.

James

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• jaycee (14053)
• [2008-07-09 13:04]

Hi Nick,

Amazing macro of this dragonfly devouring the fly with only the wings showing. Superb colors and details - I love those yellows and blacks.

Jane

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• gracious (11579)
• [2008-07-09 13:24]

Hello Nick,
What a awesome macro with such closeness, my special compliment for this fine and beautiful shot of yours!
just perfect in every macro shot required
well done
Tony

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• Patleboss (5876)
• [2008-07-09 13:42]

Hello Nick,
again a great macro shot, colours and sharpness are perfect, focus is just great with a idelal deeph of field,
a great cheer for a great shot,
friendly,
Pat

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• gerbilratz (3110)
• [2008-07-09 14:26]

Hi Nick, errr.....perfect...it is such a good image, sharp and well focused, excellent timing to get it feeding, a seriously good composition. regards h

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• maurydv (3834)
• [2008-07-09 14:30]

Spettacolare macro e straordinario momento di cattura, eccellenti POV e DOF, ottima definizione dei dettagli, splendidi i colori e BG: Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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• lousat (9111)
• [2008-07-09 15:21]

!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! this time 2 points are not eanough,this pic is wonderfull!!!!!The details of the most difficults eyes to take are impressive,i haven't others words to comment this perfect work,my best best compliment,Luciano !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

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• vanderschelden (25745)
• [2008-07-09 16:06]

Hi Nicholas,
Well composed.
Very good colors.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• Juyona (13041)
• [2008-07-09 16:10]

Hola amigo,
interesante pov,
detalles y sensacional colorido,
pov y buen foco.
saludos Nick.

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• eqshannon (18435)
• [2008-07-09 19:07]

Super macro Nick! Colours are similar to the wasp but the body of course is much different. Very good control over the depth of field here it appears...Good day for a shoot eh?
Bob

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• Gert-Paassen (4341)
• [2008-07-09 21:10]

Hi Nick,

Very sharp close up from this little monster.
Only point i have are that the wings from the fly is'nt sharp.

gert

Gert

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• pushpinder (266)
• [2008-07-09 22:18]

great shot...very sharp and wonderful details of the dragon.

looks like a creature from outer sapce.

rgds

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• GLEM (5737)
• [2008-07-10 2:11]

salut Nicholas,
ahah de plus en plus près semble t-il. Superbe rendu coloré, la scène est fabuleuse.

tfs
gl

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• PaulH (10124)
• [2008-07-10 6:55]

Hi Nick,
that's a corker, lovely POV and detial..framing is spot on, well done mate!
tfs
Paul

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• writerscrawlz (2269)
• [2008-07-10 10:49]

Close up is an understatement! Remember those movies (very old, to be sure) where spiders and bugs were bigger than people and snacked on them as they ran for cover? This photo reminds me of one of those movies. I say that with humor because even though they are obviously fake, not to mention, to my knowledge, nobody in their right mind would give such an isect a growth hormone (one would hope), I still watch them.

The colors are vivid, flashy, and caught my attention. I could still see how I might mistake this as a wasp from afar. The sharpness is amazing, and as always, your notes are helpful - many times, the notes I see help me realize that often what I think about an animal is wrong. It's wonderful to know the facts - and even better, I love the chance to visit any place I want and see various habitats and animals. Thank you for posting.

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• Amadeo (2586)
• [2008-07-10 11:22]

Hola Nicholas, excelente detalle de esta buena aproximación, una toma nitida con buen color y luz. El momento captado es muy bueno. Un saludo

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• red45 (26275)
• [2008-07-10 11:46]

Hi Nicholas!

"Take these broken wings
And learn to fly again, learn to live free"

Hmmm, I think rather not :-) Monster looks scary but also interesting. POV, composition and yellow-black colours are excellent.

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• Royaldevon (3108)
• [2008-07-10 13:07]

Hello Nick,

This is an incredibly sharp and detailed macro! I also like the green eyes but, I like the hairy body and the black segmented legs! They look to be made of licquorice!

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• yasemin (694)
• [2008-07-10 13:15]

Hi Nicholas...Excellent picture of different dragonfly...Never seen before..Sharpness, detail and information perfect...Well done and thanks to share...Regards, Leyla

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• joey (18629)
• [2008-07-10 13:40]

It was VERY wet yesterday!! It's not meant to improve much for the next few days either :-(
This is one superb photo, Nick!
The clarity is excellent!
Very well composed, superb POV, great DOF and lovely colours.

Well done,
Joe

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• ramthakur (24051)
• [2008-07-10 18:26]

Nick, this is a fantastic action shot -- a dragonfly gobbling up a Hoverfly.
The bulging eyes of the "monster" give the impression it is enjoying its meal, albeit a little too big for its mouth!
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-07-10 21:10]

Hello Nicholas

Incredible action and pov.
Just marking the post for now

Rob

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• haraprasan (12155)
• [2008-07-11 8:27]

Hi Nick,
A nice capture of this beautiful dragonfly close up. He is surely enjoying its meal. Very well composed with sharp details. A very good POV. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• Argus (22145)
• [2008-07-13 1:43]

Hello Nick,
Great sharpness, lighting and detail in this close macro of C. boltoni devouring a hoverfly taken from an excellent POV.
Glad I caught up with this one,
Have a good Sunday and I hope the weather is better,
Ivan

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• marhowie (34439)
• [2008-07-13 14:49]

Hi Nicholas,
I like the drama of these types of shots, and the "monster" is doing something. Great detail, color, and POV of the action.
The 8x10 frame works well here.
Howard

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• goutham_ramesh (8451)
• [2008-07-14 10:17]

Hi Nick,
thanks a lot for your comments on my picture. This picture is special and the details are amazing i think this species was the one which i had shot earlier!
TFS
Goutham

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• Mana (15930)
• [2008-07-15 6:32]

Hi Nicholas,
Outstanding macro shot with such amazing sharpness and clarity. That eye looks great and I like this action moment and the way you have portrayed it. Superb lighting and exposure and the natural setting gives the image an added punch. Excellent POV and very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• horia (12162)
• [2008-07-17 0:53]

Hi Nick

I know i've missed a lot of your recent shots...i'm sorry. I really liked all of them, but as a dragonfly-passionate, i'm really fascinated by the series about this Golden Ringed :)
I finally saw and photographed one a few weeks ago, but i've never got so close as you did here...amazing job!
I really like all these details and the sharpness of every texture. The colors are simply lovely and they contrast week with the beautiful green BG.
Excellent work and good luck for more :)

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• jignasi (8466)
• [2008-07-31 23:16]

Impresionante ángulo, enfoque y profundidad que crean una visión "terrible" y realista de esta bella libélula.
Buen trabajo Nicholas: J. Ignasi.