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Comment from Kenneth Dinkel


Scary good depiction of this dragon fly. The eyes are really hypnotic. Positioned to take off. The deep vivid green makes nice contrast with its black body. The reflection in the leaf also impressive.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Gutter Flower


What a great capture! Great focus, clarity, contrast, and detail. I especially love this little bug's eyes and the exceptional detail of its wings! You have an amazing eye... great work as always!! Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
reply by Gutter Flower on 30-Apr-2012
    You are welcome! Quite deserving! :-)
Comment from Sojrn


Excellent picture. If there was a color green contest, this would be a real contender. Focus and composition is right on.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
Comment from donnadiann


very sharp and good natural colors. Nice up close shot. BUT I CAN'T STAND INSECTS, ahhhh, gotta go:)

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from avmurray


This is an excellent close up of a dragonfly and also an excellent entry for the contest. A photo can't get much more greener than this. I like your idea about sitting in a car when you take a photo, but you also have to be lucky to get a butterfly or as in this case a dragonfly, to settle down at a certain height above the ground.

Your focus is very sharp showing very good details in the dragonfly. Especially the head and the feet are standing out nicely. I also like the shadow from the wings in the leaf. The exposure is spot on and the green colors are truly lovely.

I like the tight cropping you have done and the placement of the dragonfly within the frame. Your image is nicely balanced and with excellent DOFF. Good luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
reply by avmurray on 30-Apr-2012
    You are most welcome
Comment from MADRAM


Awesome focus and depth of field. With the sharp focus all of the details of the lacy wings are visible. Great composition. Thanks for sharing.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Space Monkey


Superb photograph! The colour and clarity are exceptional! I enjoy the details on the eye and the body segments! Great capture!

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a good review and high score!
Comment from darniforgot


Good composition and use of space. Good colors and lighting. The image is well focused and shows good detail. Good initial impact.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from Max Giddings


A once in 10,001 times opportunity to capture this kind of unusual dragonfly. I agree shooting from inside a car makes for a very efficient blind.

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much!
Comment from MorganCollins


I just love this photo. you have a good camera and lenses and this came out really clearly. well done

 Comment Written 30-Apr-2012


reply by the author on 30-Apr-2012
    Thank you so very much for a great review and high score!