Perched in Isolation [Dragonfly Pictures ]
Uploaded: August 08, 2007 03:49:49
EF100, f/2.8, 1/800th Second, -2/3ev, ISO100, RAW, tripod
A dragonfly rests on an unopened lotus bud, Kenilworth Aquatic Gardens.
I framed the shot so the dragon fly was against a massive lotus leaf, blurred out, to provide the background.
Ken Smith August 08, 2007
Perfect shot, Chris. I like the green background too! #709252Joy Rector August 08, 2007
awesome capture #4617778Les Rhoades August 08, 2007
He is perfect...I like the detail in the wings. Can't wait for my 100 to get here.! #4617915Nikki McDonald August 08, 2007
Beautiful--the insect, the bud and the background. Nice work, Chris. #4617971John Caruso August 08, 2007
Perfectly seen and captured! Great job, Chris! #4618248Ray Clarke August 08, 2007
Beautiful capture Christopher, love the composition and detail!!!(R) #4618593Dominick M. Dimacale August 08, 2007
Great details here Christopher, great details too...Dominick #4618693Dolly L. Davis August 08, 2007
Great comp and detail, Christopher! Love the green BG with it! #4618800Jillian Danielson August 08, 2007
Gorgeous details,Chris! #4619420Pat Gamwell August 08, 2007
Just 'one' of your many exceptional shots, Chris! Love the vivid green bg and the crop doesn't look 'square' due to your focal point being cropped lower right. And by the way...what's wrong with a square crop? Isn't it just a personal preference? #4619758Thomas A. Statas August 08, 2007
Great Shot Chris! Kenilworth Gardens is a great place to get some unique photos. #4619997Paul Michko August 08, 2007
Fantastic macro, Christopher. #4620549Chris Budny August 09, 2007
Thank you all, for your encouragement! I wanted to get even closer, but they fly off so quickly! #4622768Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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