Dean, this is an incredible macro shot. The clarity and colors are amazing. Way to go!

I've gotten to know a lot of insects since I've been here, but never a totally red one like this. The macro is flawlessly executed, and the greens are very eye catching in that they are one hue in the background and quite another where the little guy is sitting..I'm not saying it's not a natural occurrence, it's just that it also makes for a nicer picture, and we're lucky that it came out that way..great post :)PJ

Nooo, not you too. Everybody seems to be able to get them to sit still while mine all move at warp speed. Absolutely fantastic macro. Well done, Dean.

I need to go to class or something. There are so many things I don't know how to do. You've got a fabulous macro here Dean and it's excellent in all ways. Lighting, color, clarity, all of it just right on. Thanks for sharing this Red Dragon with us.

What a great picture. Colors are beautiful. Dean it is a excellent photo. Thanks.
Vic

Fantastic close-up shot. Sure see how he got his name! Excellent details seeing those thin delicate wings. They sure have huge eyes - must see well? Interesting seeing his arms working on that leaf. Splendid composition and clearness. The blurred green background looks fine with the red body of the dragonfly. Another wonderful shot Dean :*)

Spectacular! I've never seen one in solid red before. I wonder if the ancients would say it's good luck that he flew into your forehead? Perhaps even more so that he stood still for the shot. Thanks for posting it!

Nice macro...good shot...

Well! it's 'red' and you were, in China?...stunning macro shot....clear as crystal!....composure is good too..............

Gorgeous! and actually...pretty unusual for one to bump into you! They are agile fliers! I think she must LIKE you....:) She was flirting!

cool shot , you gotta love these guys.

Well done Dean. I hope the dragon didn't try to taste ya? lololol If you met the insect on you way up the mountain then what did you meet on your way down? A panda bear?

awesome picture, like a helicopter on the pad with the rotors swept back in the idle position. cool!

Such detail, Dean! I love that deep red color. Magnificent macro. I sure wish insects would sit and pose for me like this...LOL :)
~lori

wow dude great shot, the detail and color are awesome, hard to pic fault with this one.

You spray painted that didn't you? Great macro...you can even check his tonsils. A fine job.

WOW.... i thought id have a look at the photography section rated by c index and i can see why your at the top...... im so jealous , you have some superior skill

great shot! you were lucky to come across that!

Gorgeous shot. Saw it in the featured images and had to add it to the faves. Nice work! Clarity is superb and dof is great too!

-Emily