Dragonfly wings back lighting

Now this is a fantastic macro abstract. I looks like you are having fun with that new macro lens. What is the lens?

 

I have been looking at some work like this where the insect wing is put on a light box and mega macro-ed. I like the darker background on your photo, though. Incredible colors.

 

Care to tell us how you did this?

Just a fun image to do.

wow, what a macro! congratulations

The recognition you so well deserve for your skills......sorry I haven't been very active on PN lately, I'm so glad I didn't miss this image, this is just way too beautiful, very provocative and delicate. Excellent composition, this one raises the "bug shot" to a fine Art level!

Ok, I am back and see the lens and the ability to rate. As you know, I seldom rate any more. But this one I need for my favorites page.

 

I like how you captured the sparkle of the light on the wings. Fairy dust?

Well actually, I wanted your thoughts on the hummingbird photo that I posted just after this one. I left the reds on the hot side, what do you think? I don't see red quite the way others do so I always look for comments.

Thanks, Dave

Susan, good to have you stopping by for a visit and commenting. I've always looked forward to your comments and suggestions.

Bugs, a new photo opportunity for this comming summer, well maybe.

I have one suggestion for you, start taking photos!

Thanks again for stopping by, Dave

Beautiful color..

Was this a cropped image, Dave? The details of the wings are amazing. Brilliant to use backlighting to enhance the uniqueness of this image.

Yes Cherlyn, cropped down thanks to a 10 megapixel camera. I had a full shot of the dragonfly but he had moved his head just enough that it wouldn't work so...

Thanks for stopping by, Dave

Excellent macro-photography,Dave. Makes interesting abstract.

Thanks A.K., actually turned out a little better than I expected.

Regards, Dave

7/7 excellent!