The Blue Dasher [Details & Macro Animals and Pet Photography]
Uploaded: October 27, 2006 19:28:33
Aperture = f5.6
Shutter = 1/400s
Focal Length = 55mm
I photographed this Blue Dasher Dragonfly on 8/12/06 at the Botanical Garden in Grapevine, TX (11:46 a.m.)
Adjusted sharpness/contrast and ran noise reduction.
Julie Bales October 27, 2006
love ,it, he looks as though he has false eyelashes on. :) Great catch.
Janine Russell
October 27, 2006
Hayden Cannon October 28, 2006
awsome capture Ken the colors, lighting and setails are amazing great shot! #3512747Ken Slade October 28, 2006
Thanks Julie, Janine, and Hayden. #3514987
Deborah Lewinson
November 23, 2006
Colette M. Metcalf November 24, 2006
Congratulations, Ken!! #3624110Kathy Shogren November 24, 2006
Wonderful macro capture. Congrats on finalist Ken. #3625164Ken Slade November 24, 2006
Thanks Debby, Colette and Kathy. This is my first finalist, so I am excited. #3625233
Janine Russell
November 24, 2006
Susan Jane Allen
November 26, 2006
Ken Slade November 26, 2006
Thank you Janine and Susan.Susan, I was using the kit lens that came with my Canon Rebel (Canon EFS 18-55mm). I took that photo 5 days after I bought the camera. #3632984
Lynton Bolton December 20, 2006
Cracking shot, dragonflies are difficult to shoot. Good Luck. #3721320Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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