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WC #420 - Obelisking DF
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WC #420 - Obelisking DF

by Richard Ditch

Gallery: Weekly ChallengePosted February 25, 201080 views9 comments
Obelisking Dragonfly

Phoenix, AZ June 18, 2006
Nikon D200, 200/4 Manual Focus Micro-Nikkor
Aperture Priority, ISO 100, 1/200th second @ f/5.6

At a nearby place with running water, when its too hot to walk around looking for birds.

Comments

9 comments
Comment posted by Barb Pflaum on February 25, 2010 at 8:04 PM
He looks like he's doing a handstand! Nice detail on the wings and body. Great capture.
Registered on January 14, 2009, 316 Posts, 2724 Comments
Comment posted by Daniel & Loana on February 26, 2010 at 3:32 PM
Very nice pose! You managed well the harsh light.

D&L
Registered on October 7, 2008, 166 Posts, 3044 Comments
Comment posted by Jim DeWitt on February 26, 2010 at 8:30 PM
A lovely photo, Richard. Excellent work.
Registered on August 28, 2006, 1240 Posts, 8506 Comments
Comment posted by Miro Susta on February 27, 2010 at 4:14 AM
Nice capture. The soft light is excellent, BG perfect. Well done Richard. :toast: :toast:
Registered on August 18, 2006, 719 Posts, 3736 Comments
Comment posted by Stan Rose on February 27, 2010 at 2:48 PM
What a balancing act--too cool! :toast:
Registered on September 15, 2005, 836 Posts, 17099 Comments
Comment posted by Monica Siri on February 27, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Richard,
he seems like a gymnast. Beautiful image! :toast:
Registered on September 20, 2009, 132 Posts, 3764 Comments
Comment posted by Mia McPherson on February 27, 2010 at 5:39 PM
Excellent image quality Rich and a great dragon for this week's theme.
Registered on June 25, 2007, 491 Posts, 12566 Comments
Comment posted by Joan Cambray on February 27, 2010 at 7:35 PM
Great capture! The detail and lighting are extraordinary. Gold metal in the Dragonfly Olympics?
Registered on October 31, 2009, 6 Posts, 47 Comments
Comment posted by Sally King on February 28, 2010 at 10:25 AM
Interesting perspective. I love the perch. Really nice details.
Registered on December 2, 2008, 416 Posts, 4450 Comments