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Uploaded: 11/20/06 2:24 AM GMT
Golden Dragonfly 1
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When I went to check my mail this morning this guy was sitting right next to the mailbox. If the wind hadn't disturbed him I'm sure he would have sat there all day but as it was I only managed to get four shots, fortunately two of them turned out rather well. This one has been reduced to 70 percent and rotated a fair bit, the second one is less edited.

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::laurengary
11/20/06 2:54 AM GMT
My very first reaction to this full view was an out loud ... "Oh, My God ! " Your camera has a fabulous macro lens Sam, I can even see a faint hint of blue on some of his wings ! Beautifully shot & presented, love it love it love it.
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+mayne
11/20/06 3:09 AM GMT
Smokin great macro Sam...I love the gold tone you picked up from the dragonfly for the stroke. Nicely done!
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::cynlee
11/20/06 5:27 AM GMT
This gilded little guy is a hum dinger. Beautiful shot!
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+Cain
11/20/06 5:09 PM GMT
this one is very cool too. the 'legs' of this little fellow are quite scary^^ I prefer the other composition though. I find the angle more attractive in the other one.
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.mythica
11/20/06 8:44 PM GMT
A stunning image! Good capture. They are the most amazing creatures up close - Thanks for sharing Sam.
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.AmNeSiA
11/25/06 12:16 AM GMT
This is an awesome photograph Sam as i have not been able to get anywhere near any of them so far. I love the clarity f the shot. Excellent work
Jason
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PLEASE DO NOT DISTURB ME AS I AM DISTURBED ENOUGH........hehe
::madmaven
11/25/06 3:17 AM GMT
Great work!:)
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::theradman
11/28/06 3:52 PM GMT
Excellent dragon-fly .. nicely presented too!

I have not been totally successful with these myself.
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.animaniactoo
12/12/06 9:11 PM GMT
omg! one of his legs is caught in the gap! and you just stood around taking pictures instead of helping the poor thing! shame on you! 8•P
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karrid
06/19/07 10:10 PM GMT
Amazing shot!
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