Uploaded: June 20, 2011 12:35:46
f/2.8 at 1/800 sec, ISO 100. Sat there just long enough for me to get a couple of shots. Handheld so went for a fast shutter speed at max aperture.
Daniella Puente July 11, 2011
Beautiful and great detail on this capture Martin! congrats on being 101 POTW :) #1392220Nikki McDonald July 11, 2011
Well it sure looks to me as if you got the settings just right, Martin. This is lovely. I love the focus on the head and across the back wings and the background is wonderful. Great color combination, too. Congratulations on your gallery feature at 101. #9522507Michele Peterson July 28, 2011
Congratulations Martin! Fabulous finalist, love all of the details! #9561458Mary K. Robison July 28, 2011
Superb macro, Martin!Chris Budny July 29, 2011
Terrific capture, Marin; congratulations! #9564720Martin Cregg July 29, 2011
Thanks, everyone. Was not expecting this at all. #9564770Merna L. Nobile August 05, 2011
Imagine it. Feel it. Receive it. Congratulations, your entry was very special and thanks for sharing it with all of us. Merna Nobile
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Martin Cregg August 05, 2011
Thanks, Merna. #9584176Usman M. Bajwa August 10, 2011
Belated CONGRATZ on this gorgeous Finalist and on your PhotoFlash Feature on its 100th issue, WTG Martin!!! #9594458Chris Budny August 10, 2011
Loos good in PhotoFlash, Martin! Congrats! #9594515Jean E. Hildebrant August 10, 2011
Way to go, Martin! Finalist and featured in Photo Flash! Great macro, congratulations!#9595042
Nikki McDonald August 10, 2011
Big congrats on your finalist and PhotoFlash feature, Martin. #9595103Rona L. Schwarz August 10, 2011
Superb dragonfly capture, Martin! Wonderful details and colors, especially in the head and great BG! Congratulations on the Finalist and your PhotoFlash feature! #9595140Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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