A Plain dragonfly.

real strange fly and a great picture!

Your creeping through the nature for hours was succesful. Extremely successful. I take the liberty of a hint that I dislike the crossing of wing and green ...

I thought of cloning that part of the green at the wing too but that will remove the delicate wing details at the same time so will just have to leave it there.

Cherlyn, I have to agree with Amal. This is definitely not just a 'plain dragonfly' but a small piece of art. I like the way you composed this shot, with the dragonfly just off centre. The sparkles in the water add interest in the background, without distracting too much from the main subject. They also, in some way, highlight the beauty of this dragonfly.

Outstanding.

What I like most about this image is the capture of the dragonfly itself. The colors are pleasing and the reflections on the head,look like catchlights and give it added life.

Cheers.

Fantastic work.

Incredible how the dragonfly seems a part of the stem. A successful capture; an original one.

Perfect. Regards, Kelvin.

i'm with pulok concerning the white spots, otherwise perfect.

Haha... very nice idea. really like and airplane. well done Cher.

really nice composing..the frame, the shape of dragon and the pond in the back add extra touch to the overall image...7/7..baogiang

Excellent macro photo !

Ur plain dragonfly is not at all plain ... excellent work ... great composition ... nice use of DOF ... nice colors ... carry on my friend ... regards ...

Amazing and what a painting-like image. What a wonderful dragonfly and what a great place he has found for himself to take a break. Excellent job you did here Cherlyn.I love the background too. Very graceful and soft coloured. I would like to give you 7/7 because you deserve it for this picture but alas, I'm not allowed;(

definately not an ordinary dragonfly....it looked to me a flower at first glance. wonderful.

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To photograph such position of the dragon fly is not easy. Your patience is admirable !. Not only the "pose" of the subject is good, but also well composed and well exposed despite the high contrast with the background. It takes not only time to wait, but also luck.

Perfect composition, mood and colors!

Fantastic work great capture. Ciao Alessia

fantsastic composition, Cherlyn. cheers Jana

Fantastic capture - Wowie!