dragonfly

Fine macro shot. I like the composition, colors ,detail and nondistracting background.

This is a great image Donna. The color, the detail and the background. Best viewed in Large.

Please add a comment to this dragonfly perched on a seed pod.

would prefer the wings to be not covering the plant's head, but very very nice otherwise.

This is a pleasure to view! Thanks

Really nice capture. Well lit and detailed.

Good capture. I like the colors and lighting in this.

Beautiful, I really like the lighting and background. Nicely composed as well. Good job.

Donna this is awesome! The dragonflies are always too quick for me (alas)... Plenty of depth here, wonderful capture!

Thank you everyone for your generous comments.

 

Becky, do not despair!!! . . . I've discovered that even if you scare a dragonfly off, it will return to the same perch if you remain still for a few seconds. You can then proceed to move very slowly to get your next shot.

Beautiful with very nice deep colors..... and you must be a very patient person.

amazing detail and colors in this beautiful shot!

Nice work here and knowing how to wait until the right moment....*R*

Extraordinary capture, exceptional detail, and beautiful presentation!

Kind regards, Chris

this is a nice shot, lovely composition. cheers!

This is a classic macro "Macro"....Beautiful!!!

Great Capture..Perfect border...nice backdrop....

" I've discovered that even if you scare a dragonfly off, it will return to the same perch if you remain still for a few seconds .... "

 

Barflies do this too .......... sol

I guess it just goes to show how highly evolved barflies are. . . . sol

This dragonfly I believe is a male Eastern Pondhawk (Erythemis simplicicollis). The barfly in contrast would be... perhaps Homo simplicisyphyllis. Only one is elegant and beneficial... (The dragonfly is getting a bad rap here)

OMG !!!!....what an amazing photo !!!

Great macro!!!!

WOW! What a great photo, Great detail and color, too!

Thanks again, everyone, for your comments.

 

Becky, you've confirmed what I've always suspected, that a barfly is a species unto itself.

 

And thanks for the identification of the dragonfly. I'm hoping to get more shots of these incredibly beautiful and agile creatures.

These are such magical creatures, and you've done a great job at capturing him (I don't know why I'm assuming it's a him) I had one land on my nose once...LOL! perfect landing strip....