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There I was, trying to get some macro shots of some roses in my neighborhood. The light was terrible and I was just about to give up, when this beautiful dragonfly flew by. I had to take my camera off the tripod to get a shot of her since she didn’t land too long in a particular spot. It was a challenging day for me, and capturing this dragonfly wasn’t easy. She finally flew off to the top branch of a tree!
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Susan Bergstrom
Outstanding capture! Quick… call National Geographic!!!!!
BarbaraManis replied
You are too funny! Thank you so much, dear friend!
alucinari
This is a magnificent capture, Barbara!! WELL DONE!!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so much, Ron! I am so glad you like it!
jeffrae
fantastic capture…they are quick little buggars, you did very well.
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, Jeffrae!
celesteodono
I guess it wasn`t all for naught then. Congratulations on this fantastic capture! Cheers, Celeste
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so very much!
rmanruss
Nice…..I like the side shot detail.
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you, sweetheart!
Béla Török
Great capture, dear Barbara!
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, dear Bela!
Cheryl Lunde
Great capture!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Cheryl!
brimellor1
Fabulous shot….lovely detail!!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Brian!
valzart
A charming capture sweetheART lovely colours ;} happy hippy hugglez
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so much, sweetheart!
cherylc1
WOW~ Incredible shot!!! gorgeous colors!
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, dear friend!
Deborah H. Benoit
Great capture Barbara!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Deb!
Kim McClain
Excelent capture and they are a flitting challenge!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you, my friend!
Tom Gomez
Wonderful macro, very well taken …
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so much, dear friend!
PrairieRose
OUTSTANDING shot Barbara!
Love the clarity & colour…...............
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, dear Rosie!
Kim Calvert
Great one Barbara, love the detail in the wings.
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, Kim!
billfox256
A perfect capture. Great work!!!!, Bill
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you, my friend!
Kate Adams
Fabulous macro, wonderful details and great dof!!!! – awesome capture Barbara!!! ins fave.
BarbaraManis replied
So glad you like it, Kate! Thank you, my friend!
Jeff Burns
Awesome
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, Jeff!
LudaNayvelt
fantastic micro
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you, dear friend!
vadim19
Great macro, Barbara! All these work definetely paid off.
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Vadim!
Evita
♥ Ohhhh… a superb macro capture !!!!! :D ♥
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you, dear friend!
Luca Renoldi
fantastic details!
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks very much, Luca!
MayJ
Fabulous capture! Amazing detail!
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, May!
Georgie Hart
Oh Barbara what a breathtaking macro! Gorgeous tones and detail!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Georgie!
Shaun Whiteman
Beautiful colours and amazing details Barbara, wonderful shot!!
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, Shaun!
sfmilner
Greetings Barbara; Excellent capture.
steve
BarbaraManis replied
Greeting to you, Steve! Thank you, my friend!
Maureen Maliha
Lovely, Barbara! Excellent work
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Maureen!
Angel Gold
Awesome macro. So well done
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so much, Angel!
Baynanno1
Beautiful capture Barbara.
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much!
Svetlana Sewell
Stunning shot Barbara:))))))))))
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks very much, Lana!
bubbleblue
Wow, excellent
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Joy!
Fiery-Fire
Outstanding capture of movement and the colors are excellent ;)
BarbaraManis replied
I appreciate you stopping by and thank you for your lovely comment!
dinghysailor1
absolutely wonderful!!
:))
BarbaraManis replied
Maggie, thank you so much! Glad you like it!
LouJay
Just brilliant!! Gorgeous colour!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so much!
Heather Hartkamp
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so much for the feature, Heather!
niki78
Superb detail and clarity Barbara!!!
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks so much, Niki!
SusanAdey
Love the wing detail. Congrats on your feature
BarbaraManis replied
Susan, thank you very much!
Lois Bryan
Oooohhhh ho ho hooooOOooo!!!! I’d say you had a VERY successful day!!!!!!! Isn’t it funny how just at the last minute you got such a great opportunity … and boy did you ever take advantage of it!!!!! GREAT detail .. and what fabulous color!!!!!!
BarbaraManis replied
Glad you like it, Lois! Yes, it was funny, hadn’t seen a dragonfly all day, and then she appeared out of nowhere!
Daniel J. McCa...
Terrific color & detail! Super capture, Barbara!
BarbaraManis replied
Thanks very much, Daniel!
Edyta Pelc
Greate macro!
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you so much, Edyta!
Arrowman
This is superb work !! – Colin

BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Colin!
Emily Bagley
BarbaraManis replied
Emily, thank you so very much!
Mike Weeks
Great capture
BarbaraManis replied
Thank you very much, Mike!
Brandie1 26 days ago
A beautiful Macro shot.
She is a lovely colour.
BarbaraManis replied 22 days ago
Thank you so very much, Brandie!
pat gamwell 12 days ago
12/2/09
BarbaraManis replied 12 days ago
Thank you so very much, Pat!
pat gamwell 12 days ago
You’re very welcome, Barbara.