Dragonfly by orangecrush

Dragonfly

These little buggers just don't sit still! I went to the Old Mission Dam in San Diego...it was a macro heaven! Frogs, dragonflies, butterflies, bugs,great plants...and a lot of people! I had to catch myself from getting mad every time someone would walk by and scare off my subject. I was the crazy guy with the camera for sure!
I found this place last week with my wide angle, it just didn't work for close ups! :o) So I came back with the macro and got this guy!
gorgeous jerry. i LOVE the greenery in this shot and how they are angled through your photo like that. lovely details and great colors! i also like the shine to his wings :D Awesome!
September 15th, 2011  
focus is spot on! great macro work.... :)
September 15th, 2011  
fantastic details :) ! perfect details and a perfect DOF for it
September 15th, 2011  
Loving your commentary!! I'm laughing because you sound like me when I'm trying so hard to capture anything like that, and the more I'm trying, the more people seem to walk by....! And then there are days when I don't really make a ton of effort and boom - awesome pic! Well you did very well under the circumstances! Great capture!
September 15th, 2011  
Lovely
September 15th, 2011  
Beautiful!!!
September 15th, 2011  
Beautiful creature
September 15th, 2011  
Nice macro! Love San Diego, but never made it to the Old Mission Dam.
September 15th, 2011  
beautiful dragonfly, great focus!
September 15th, 2011  
Awesome!
September 15th, 2011  
Awesome dragonfly, Jerry! The composition and focus is perfect! Fav!
September 15th, 2011  
Ohhh my gosh this is so gorgeous! I love dragonflies! I love this!!
September 15th, 2011  
Fantastic!
September 15th, 2011  
Glad you went back for your shot of the day!! pin sharp focus, love it!
September 15th, 2011  
Amazing focus, and i love the crisp detail.
September 15th, 2011  
wow!! this is perfect..x
September 15th, 2011  
Great close-up!
September 15th, 2011  
Very cool...love the details.
September 15th, 2011  
Wonderful xx
September 15th, 2011  
oh nice! i can relate to your bush stalking people annoyance - tried this today, same.. although very limited wildlife.
September 15th, 2011  
I like the colors of his eyes!!!
September 15th, 2011  
great shot Jerry .. can i ask what lens you are shooting with ?
September 15th, 2011  
I guess this was worth the "craziness" ;). Wonderful capture!
September 15th, 2011  
Oh boy, I have lens envy
September 15th, 2011  
Nice capture, and well worth the wait. I've ordered a Tamron 90mm Macro (should be here in the next couple of days) so it will be interesting to see if I can get anything this good.
September 15th, 2011  
gorgeous detials!
September 15th, 2011  
Great capture Jerry. They sure do move a lot don't they. Well done for taking advantage. Love it!
September 15th, 2011  
oh wow, and no, they don't stay still - great capture
September 15th, 2011  
Awesome! I know that crazy feeling, when inconsiderate people walk thru your shots, or let their dogs chase away your subjects! I've worn my teeth down to stumps from all the gnashing!
September 15th, 2011  
They have the most beautiful wings--like clear stained glass windows! Another Macro-licious shot Jerry! :-)


September 15th, 2011  
beautiful!
September 15th, 2011  
perfect Jerry
September 15th, 2011  
ooooooo love it
September 15th, 2011  
stunning! this is so delicate and crisp....fav
September 16th, 2011  
Very nice shot.
September 16th, 2011  
beautiful capture Jerry
September 16th, 2011  
That's amazing, Jerry! I just can't do macros. I totally suck lol Will have to try someday but I'm sure I'm so far way from something so amazing as this photo.
September 16th, 2011  
beautiful shot
September 16th, 2011  
Delightful.
September 16th, 2011  
nice closeup good positioning, nice lines
September 16th, 2011  
Gorgeous!
September 16th, 2011  
beautiful lines and wonderful detail
September 16th, 2011  
Amazing close-up, Jerry! The details in the wings are immaculate.
September 16th, 2011  
Stunning!
September 16th, 2011  
Oh wow!! So wonderful!
September 16th, 2011  
OMG total fav here too...this is so stunning
September 16th, 2011  
@kdimagery Thanks, Kd! I almost fell in the pond stretching out for this one! :)
@wahyusp Thats a great compliment coming from you, Wahyu! Your shots are so inspiring!
@crisd Thank you very much, Cris!
@kimmiesue Glad to know I'm not the only one out there! Thank you, Kim!!
@clarefigo Thank you, Clare!
@harley84 Thank you, Katherine! :)
@kerristephens Thank you, Kerri!
@cmuir1963 Its not that exciting! Except for the photogenic critters!
@a_nusha Thank you, Anna!
@bdb3471 Thank you, Brian!
@soozieqt Thank you so much, Susan! :)
@bullion3 Thanks so much, Melissa!
September 16th, 2011  
Love the details here, amazing shot Jerry :)
September 16th, 2011  
Fantastic detail in this shot, awesome.
September 16th, 2011  
@raebell Thank you, Rachel!
@melaniesavage Thank you, Melanie! :)
@shellbelle Thank you, Michelle!
@bec01 Thank you , Rebecca!
@cora Thanks, Cora!
@kaustin Thank you, Krista!
@psychographer Thanks, Lisa!
@sleepdozer57 Its like a hunt! Its great when you capture one though!
@cheyrebecca Thank you, Cheyenne!
@steveh Thanks, Steve! I'm using a Canon ef 100mm macro.
@jannaellen Ha! Thanks, Janna! :)
@juliehill Lol! I know the feeling!
@xodiac Oh, how cool! I can't wait to see your shots! Its a fun lens to use!
@petra Thank you, Petra!
@kezzam I chased this guy into the pond! I was hanging over the water thinking, any minute I'm going to slip and drop my camera in the water!
@shanne Thanks, Shanne! :D
@timandelke Lol! I'm not alone! :) I haven't experienced the dog yet but I'm sure its just a matter of time!
@lorihiro I know! Its crazy! I noticed the lint on this one after I down loaded it! He must have just got back from the laundromat! :o)
@kammy Thanks, Kammy!
@missvicki Thank you, Vicki!
@Pillango35 Thanks, Christina!
@4stories Thank you so much, Liz! :D
@tsteall Thank you, Tammie!
@kmwilliams Thank you so much, Kate!
@deniseescovino It just takes a steady hand! ;) Hope you have a safe trip back home!!
@gorgeousmistake Thank you, Diva!
@emeraldboots Thanks, Jill!
@hjbenson Thank you so much, Harry!
@egad Thank you, E.gad!
@mimosa Thanks, Mimo!
@dennyshunk Thank you, Denny!
@corkypine Thanks, Courtney!
@eliserose781 Thank you, Elise!
@robinwarner Thank you so much, Robin! :D
September 16th, 2011  
@terrapin Thank you very much, Garine!
@veekay Thanks so much, Vicki! :)
September 16th, 2011  
Jerry, awesome detail... so maazing
September 16th, 2011  
Excellent macro! fantastic details!
September 16th, 2011  
Incredible focus!!
September 16th, 2011  
Ah you sound like me in the butterfly park, last time this guy walked past me and knocked the leaf with the perfectly positioned spider on it ... aaaahhhhhh, wasn't amused!!! Great macro work!
September 16th, 2011  
Lovely metallic looking colours!
September 16th, 2011  
Incredible details.
September 16th, 2011  
a FAV
September 16th, 2011  
Wow wow wow!!
September 16th, 2011  
fantastic detail on this!
September 16th, 2011  
Awesome close up and details
September 16th, 2011  
I love the colour of his eyes.
September 17th, 2011  
No one captures the magic like you do!!!!!!!!!!!!
Pure perfection!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
September 17th, 2011  
Fantastic catch! These guys never sit still for me long enough to focus--impressive!
September 17th, 2011  
simply perfection and impressed with your patience to get the fly still and right where you wanted him
September 18th, 2011  
This is beautiful! Love this macro!!
September 18th, 2011  
WOW.. FAVED
September 18th, 2011  
So gorgeous!! :)
September 19th, 2011  
fantastic composition FAV!
September 20th, 2011  
Den
Wowww...superb detail in this one.
September 22nd, 2011  
Fantastic detail!
September 24th, 2011  
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