Uploaded: August 06, 2009 04:33:03
1/125s at f/3.5 ISO 100 50mm macro lens
This dragonfly looked as if he was serenading me with his cello!
Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/125 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 100, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 50.00 mm, Model: DSLR-A700
Anita Hogue August 06, 2009
WOW, he does look that way! A very cool capture Laurie! #1164591Usman M. Bajwa August 06, 2009
What a beautiful shot of the dragonfly, amazing details and clarity Laurie, and you took it with a 500mm!!UB. #7822347
Mary L. Graham August 06, 2009
Excellent Pov and detail Laurie!! =) #7822361Linda D. Lester August 06, 2009
WOW! Excellent macro...love those faces! #7822388Linda M. Walker August 06, 2009
I will add another WOW! Very cool with exceptional details #7822396MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 06, 2009
WoW!!!Laurie Daily August 06, 2009
Thanks Anita, Usman, Mary, LInda L, Linda W, and SiS!Usman...it wasn't a 500mm lens...a 50! I saw my error and fixed it...wishful thinking, I guess!!! #7822434
Bonnie C. Lackey August 06, 2009
Absolutely fantastic, Laurie! A 500mm would be nice... #7822477Agnes Fegan August 06, 2009
Amazing details of this little musician :) #7822504Jeff Robinson August 06, 2009
This is Outstanding in so many ways - Great job Laurie! Jeff #7822542Kay E. Mahoney August 06, 2009
Beautiful capture, Laurie. Love those eyes and colors. #7822558Michelle Alton August 06, 2009
I agree with Mel! Just when I think I've seen every sort of dragonfly photo, you come up with this, Laurie. It is a stunner, and I love it. #7822979Tamara K. Walker August 06, 2009
What Melodie said only with more feeling and emotion. #7823104Jeana Clark August 06, 2009
~J~ #7823176
Kathy Reeves August 06, 2009
Incredible clarity and detail!! #7823550MELODIE C. ROBERTS August 06, 2009
T is Such a Pill #7824801Aimee S. McMaster August 07, 2009
....how delightful this one is Laur...it put the biggest smile on my face ;-D...perfection in every way...the title so clever...yipeeee....Aimee #7825782Patrick Rouzes August 07, 2009
I cannot belive my eyes,Laurie!!! WINNER all the way!!! INCREDIBLE work,my friend!!! #7827820Kelly S. Cavanaugh August 08, 2009
Excellent capture, Laurie! #7830326Sue Marshall August 10, 2009
OMG this is AMAZING!!Stefania Barbier August 10, 2009
sharp and beautiful Laurie! #7835320A P August 11, 2009
He looks like he's sticking his tongue out at you. LOL You're dragonflies are the best. This is incredible Laurie. #7840098Carrie M. Groseclose August 11, 2009
WOW! Such a stunning capture with great clarity and detail! Great job! #7840475Linda Blair August 13, 2009
WOW....talk about detail....awesome image Laurie!!!!!!! #7846002Laurie Daily August 14, 2009
Thanks so very much everyone for all of your most appreciated comments! #7846959Daniella Puente August 14, 2009
GORGEOUS macro!!! and at first you can see it playing some instrument :))) LOL #7848593Courtenay Vanderbilt August 14, 2009
Yea! You got your guy! Wonderful details, Laurie! #7848689Nikki McDonald August 15, 2009
What a fantastic macro, Laurie. I love his pose and the clarity and detail are crystal clear. This is a winner in my book. #7851433Laurie Daily August 17, 2009
Thanks Daniella, Courtenay, and Nikki! #7855495Susan Fox October 22, 2009
Congratulations Laurie! #8059925Nancyj E. Hovey October 22, 2009
C O N G R A T U L A T I O N SCindy Bendush October 22, 2009
Stunning capture! Congratulations on your Finalist Laurie! #8061875Melissa G. Meiselman October 23, 2009
Congratulations on your fantastic finalist!!!! #8062550Leslie McLain October 23, 2009
Congrats on your wonderful finalist, Laurie. #8063904Stefania Barbier October 23, 2009
congratulations on your fabulous finalist!!! #8064206Kelly S. Cavanaugh October 23, 2009
Congratulations, Laurie, on your wonderful finalist!! WTG! #8064553Phil Stith October 23, 2009
Congratulations, Laurie! #8065199Courtenay Vanderbilt October 23, 2009
Big Congrats on this beauty, Laurie!!! #8065663Mitch Spence October 24, 2009
This is an astounding shot, Laurie. Congratulations. #8068847Aimee S. McMaster October 27, 2009
...finally...he made it...congratulations on the adorable little dragon Laur...love it...Aims #8078232frank w. degenhardt October 27, 2009
Amazing work my friend. What a capture. Beautiful. Congratulations on the Finalist my friend. #8078915Sue Marshall October 27, 2009
This little guy should of got the gold, Laurie!! I love everything about this shot! :-) #8080311Kathy Cline October 28, 2009
Laurie Daily October 29, 2009
Thanks everyone for all of your wonderful congrats...so appreciated! #8084758Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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