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The Dragonfly


The Dragonfly
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Copyright: Kathy Meader (writerscrawlz) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 260 W: 2 N: 767] (2491)
Genre: Plants
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS digital rebel XT, 70-200 f2.8
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/800 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-08-26 13:29
Viewed: 325
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Dragonflies amaze me with their quickness and agility. Recently I discovered that some can fly upwards of 60 mph (and don't even get a speeding ticket in crosswalks!) and that their wings are independent of each other. (the sets)

I can't count the number of times I've had to duck because one came zooming my way so quickly that to avoid a collision, I had to be the first to react.

Still, there are many benefits to these insects - they love mosquitoes - as snacks. They eat a host of other insects too, but the mosquito seems to be their favorite, and for that single reason, the dragonfly has become one of my favorite insects!
Kathy
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Hi Kathy.
Very good POV... in pose of meditation!
Splendid shot... super original.
Pleasant composition, very good sharpness.
Congratulations!
Regards,
José Roberto

grat work, the object very clear and sharp

You and me babe...I too have not figured out how they can sense and go so fast in any director..like the Harrier Aircraft which England has/had....I have had chances including one today but this is as good as it gets for you and me...maybe in Cheney they have 100 percent more ability eh? Call Angy....She needs a nudge..I write but nada much going on...call..
bob

Hi Kathy,
Very good shot,
I like the delicate and sharp details of the wings, beautiful colours of the dragonfly and balanced composition,
very nice work,
TFS & regards,
Tomasz

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 265 W: 12 N: 715] (2354)
  • [2008-08-26 18:52]

Very nice image Kathy,
Love the POV and the sharp detail. Wonderful colors, especially in those delicate wings. The BG really helps to showcase this beautiful insect.
I've also begun to really appreciate dragonflies, they make great subjects to photograph and like you stated, they eat those nasty mosquitoes. Well done!!! TFS.
Ron

Dragonflies amazes me too Kathy. This is one one super head shot at this beauty. Stunning perch on that tiny flower. You have silenced the background pretty well here with good framing. TFS and best regards. Jusni

Hey Kathy!How are you?Sorry I've been away!
What a lovely shot, very sharp and detailed!
Cheers!
Goldy

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1883 W: 245 N: 6168] (21966)
  • [2008-08-27 13:31]

Hello Kathy,
a fine shot of this dragonfly.
Tack-sharp and very detailed.
I love the composition and POV.
Great lighting too.

Very well done!

Cheers,
Joe

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  • ubc64 Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 29 W: 0 N: 55] (186)
  • [2008-08-28 19:20]

Hi Kathy,
Very nice shot! So clear, and such a great POV! I agree completely, they're such amazing creatures. I love the subtly matching colors in the bg of your photo. The only thing that you might have considered doing differently is to crop out that small piece of foliage in the bottom left corner. That's really minor though, and others might have different takes on it. TFS.
John

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