A Smiling Dragonfly

I shot it with my Canon 100-400 lens at first (got very nice background, but the dragon wasn't sharp enough). It looked at me and smiled but didn't fly away...So I grabbed my 100mm Macro lens and tried to get closer...and this is what I ended up with. Thanks for your input!

Una belleza de luz, composicion , color y encuadre ,, el fondo de Cine,,,,,6/6 saludos.

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Great capture. The bg is lovely in addition to the really nice detail in the subject.

Elegant pose. Seems poise for flight.

Good shot.

Excellent captured!!! Best regards.

Beautifully captured with a nice background.

 

I have read your farewell announce, why Phong? the site and WE are loosing a real good photographer! Sorry, but good luck to you. Pnina

Looks like a dancer or an acrobat, Phong.With those wonderful wings, she can do anything. Fine, fine shot.

very original frsh shot of a dragon fly.