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Quite Times in the Pond

Dragonfly perching on the lily in the pond

15 total reviews 
Comment from Montana Shooter


This is a beautiful image of a dragon fly on the yellow water lily!

The flower stands out so nicely against the blurred green and black background.

Very nice!

 Comment Written 15-May-2022


reply by the author on 16-May-2022
    Thank you so much for the pleasant review .
Comment from supergold


a beautiful blue tailed dragonfly perched on a very beautiful yellow flower, looking for some tasty food;
excellent composition and sharp focus;

 Comment Written 09-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 09-Sep-2021
    Thanks, Supergold. It is always nice to see your name. Stay healthy.
Comment from alaskapat


Nice timing to capture the dragonfly on the yellow water Lily. I get dizzy chasing dragonflies !
This is well focused, the image is clear, exposure is well managed, colors and tones appear natural. I love the wings of a dragonfly !
Nice entry for this contest!
Best wishes to you!

 Comment Written 01-Sep-2021


reply by the author on 01-Sep-2021
    Pat, some butterflies and dragonflies have ADD. I'm lucky about this one. Thanks for the great review.
    -Soul-
reply by alaskapat on 01-Sep-2021
    They do or perhaps I do lol! The other day I stood there watching for a dragonfly to land , all of a sudden it came right up and landed on my arm! Stayed for a few minutes then flew off, I didn?t see it again that day.
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2021
    What a tease! And sometimes, if you do not have your camera, they are there. lol!
Comment from avmurray


You have pictured this lovely dragonfly so well, and the water lily it is sitting on is just impressive. I like the small droplets on it, and also how well the dragonfly is standing out from the yellow bloom.

The photo is sharp showing clear and well defined details to be seen in every part of the insect. The exposure is perfect.

The photo is nicely cropped, and I think it is a fine balance in the composition. A truly lovely and well taken photo, and I wish you luck with the contest.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
    Thank you so much, Sweet Annie for uplifting review.
reply by avmurray on 02-Sep-2021
    You are more than welcome Soulfeeder.
Comment from liseworks


Good eye, so is this like some type of water lily, cause Ive never seen a yellow one, love the transparent wings on this dragonfly, its shows up as camouflage for it I like the water perspirations on the flower

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
    Thanks, lise for this great review.
Comment from cleo85


Your close-up is impressive. How the Dragonfly rests on top the opening blossom is intriguing. The photo is excellent focused and exposed. I enjoy the realism of light and color and the refinement of detail. That we see the background through the transparent wings is interesting. The tall format emphasizes the flower and her visitor. The photo is well composed and framed. The composition is balanced.

 Comment Written 31-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
    Thanks, Sweet Cleo for this encouraging review.
Comment from Artistsushma


It's such a beautiful click with such a fascinating composition. Dragonfly so delicately perched on a pond lily bloom. The angle of the click is perfect and so is the lighting. To me, it is a wonderful entry to the contest- my best wishes

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 31-Aug-2021
    Thank you so much for this inspiring review, Sushma.
Comment from Glena Jessee-King


What a beautiful capture of the Lilly with its vivid colors and rain-like drops, along with the detailed capture of the Dragonfly, with even its transparency of its wings showing the colors beneath or to the side, yet it maintains its yellowish, clear-like detailed wing colors.

 Comment Written 30-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021
    Thanks, Glena. Appreciate the pleasant review.
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 01-Sep-2021
    Welcome. Like that title, "soulfeeder".
reply by the author on 02-Sep-2021
    Glen, when I first show my images to a stranger, who actually became my encourager, she told me that my pictures feeds her soul. She was my affirmer. God bless and have a rested weekend.
reply by Glena Jessee-King on 03-Sep-2021
    A good testimony and witness, artist. God bless you always too.
Comment from Sean T Phelan


Cool,Soulfeeder!
Dragonflies are fascinating creatures,aren't they?
Your well-presented photograph featuring this handsome specimen perching on that colorful water lily blossom looks Wonderful!
~Sean

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 30-Aug-2021
    Thanks, Sean. Appreciate the fine review.
reply by Sean T Phelan on 30-Aug-2021
    You're welcome,Soulfeeder!
Comment from TDtraditionalart


Nice macro image posted into the contest here. The bright yellow of the flower with the water droplets is beautiful. The dragon fly is complimentary to it in blue. Great depth with the lily pads and water reflections in the background. All the best in the contest. Thanks for shairng

 Comment Written 29-Aug-2021


reply by the author on 29-Aug-2021
    Thanks, TD. You've inspired me with this encouraging review.