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Copyright: cecilia lazzaro (cecilia) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 503 W: 6 N: 1238] (4628)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2005-07-24
Categories: Insects
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Macros [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-04-11 19:28
Viewed: 930
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 32
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History Of A Dragonflies:

Living fossils, dragonflies are part of the most ancient group of insects on this planet. They were soaring through the air and lived on earth for a staggering three hundred million years. Compared to humans, they are very old indeed. We have only been around fro about 2 million years. Insects were the first creatures in the world to fly. Dragonflies were flying in steamy prehistoric forest long before the dinosaurs appeared. We know about these ancient dragonflies through fossils. Back then, dragonflies were much larger and had wingspans of 80 cm (31.5 inches) and were the largest insects known. Today, dragonflies are smaller, with wingspans up to 14 cm (5.5 in).

Over the centuries, people thought about dragonflies in many ways. In ancient times, Japanese farmers believed the dragonfly was the spirit of the rice plant. Dragonflies were a welcome sign of a good rice harvest. Dragonflies were also believed to bring good luck in battle. About 1600 years ago, the dragonfly was the symbol of a great Japanese warrior clan. The dragonfly later became one of the emblems of the emperor. An old name for Japan - Akitsu-shimu - means Dragonfly Island. The dragonfly is praised in many Japanese poems and songs.

The Mimbres people of the American southwest painted the dragonfly on ceremonial pottery as a symbol of life.

The Zuni tell an ancient story of a magic dragonfly made from corn and straw. It came to life in a time of drought and famine, became a messenger to the gods, and helped save the people. But not everyone has liked dragonflies.

In Great Britain, they were once considered evil and dangerous. Because people saw them darting at horses, the dragonflies were called "horse-stingers." They didn't realize the dragonflies were snatching horseflies, the real "horse-stingers...


One from the archives again.
Hope you like it...
Cesie




Camera used: Nikon D70
Lens used: Tamron 90mm Macro
Film used: Digital ISO 200
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  • jossim Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1674 W: 5 N: 2130] (11898)
  • [2006-04-11 21:06]

WoW!

Quelle belle composition,la pose de l'insecte sur cette petite feuille est originale et acrobatique. Félicitations pour le bel éclairage et la qualité d'image.

Merci Cecilia.


joseph

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1552 W: 0 N: 1169] (6448)
  • [2006-04-11 22:19]

Hi Cecilia,
Fantastic shot! Brilliant pose and POV,
superb details, very nice colours and well composition.
Thanks for sharing!

Nice close up Cecilia. Very nice composistion and sharpness. The colours and background match nicely.
Regards Matt

Hi Cecilia,
Excellent macro. Point of view, clear details, framing and colors are very good. Congratulations...
Ali Rıza

Beautiful Cecilia! Simply beautiful!
Well done and well seen!

I finally got a few days off from work. Will probably spend my time working on my wife's new web site.

My Dad sent me "The Grail Bird" and "The Sibley Guide to Birds" for my birthday. Those two books are going to make it hard to not try to take a few bird pictures, but "So many birds, so little time" and such poor equipment...:-( Oh well.

You and your husband are really talented photographers! Your husband and his work really inspired me for the short time I was active here.

Warm Regards,

Dave

Hi Cecilia,
great moment frozen.
The photo is extremly sharp and colorfull.
I like the compistion.

Andrea

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  • ddg Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 883 W: 23 N: 930] (5015)
  • [2006-04-12 6:07]

Cecilia bonjour, bravo pour ce magnifique POV!! Belles couleurs and razor sharp details too. I like this composition. TFS, best regards, Didier.

Hi Cecilia,
A superb macro on this dragon fly! Great composition and framing on the shot. Detail is very sharp, and the DOF is perfect. Colors look great. Very nice work here!
Scott

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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2006-04-12 7:56]

Hello Cecilia!
Amazing macro.POV,sharpness,clear details,BG,visual impact and composition are perfect.TFS...:-)

Hi cecilia, Great photo. Perfect lighting, color are excellent DOV, BG, perfect, Great details, Just perfect. TFS Kyle

wonderful, Cecilia, one of the dragonflies best, I've seen!!!

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  • Dando Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 641 W: 32 N: 791] (3080)
  • [2006-04-12 12:05]

Hi cecilia, perfect macro. Excellent warm colours and lighting. Well composed with outstanding detail and sharpness. The pose of the dragonfly is first class. Well done and TFS.
Dean.

Hi Cecilia,
this dragon is wonderful,
I love the yellow wings and this elegant pose, very good shot, thanks
Sabine - wishnugaruda

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  • aido Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1095 W: 169 N: 1218] (4046)
  • [2006-04-12 15:01]

Hi Cecilia,
Lovely shot, the rich colours are the first thing I noticed, superb. Then the detail and the composition, a great image. I want to try some macro work and shots like this along with the excellent work of many others on this site are all truly inspiring. I'll have to work hard I think!
Regards,
Adrian

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  • osse Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1029 W: 0 N: 90] (7755)
  • [2006-04-12 15:55]

Hi Cecilia
Excellent close-up.Great details, sharpns, BG, POV, DOF and frame.
Well done

osse

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  • phlr Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1276 W: 133 N: 874] (2804)
  • [2006-04-13 4:55]

Very beautiful odonata Cecilia!
Very good photo too!
Very good POV!
Very good on details and DOF!
5* and TFS!

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  • Helio Silver Star Critiquer [C: 21 W: 0 N: 4] (279)
  • [2008-04-13 17:57]

EXCELLENT PICTURE!!!!!

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