Dragonfly

Marleia Main

Dragonfly

A dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most dragonflies are held away from, and perpendicular to, the body when at rest. Even though dragonflies possess 6 legs like any other insect, they are not capable of walking. Dragonflies are also the fastest flying insect.

Dragonflies are valuable predators that eat mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees, ants and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as “nymphs”, are aquatic. (Wiki)
Olympus E510
Glass Lake, N.Y. USA

Dragonfly belongs to the following groups:

! 100% !, ** Super Macro Photography (Two Per Day ), Amateur Art Photography , Animal Portraits, Birds and Creatures of Flight, Bug Hunt! (with Location please), Butterflies, Skippers, Moths, & Other Winged Insects (2 a Day), Dragonflies, Extreme Close-Ups, Eye Macros, Freedom to Shine, High Quality Animal Images - 1 Submission a Week, Insects, Bugs and Creepy Crawlies (2 A Day), Just Pure Nature., Macro Untouched. 2 per day only (closed for reno), Olympus and Four Thirds Group and Top Shelf Wildlife & Nature Art
Dragonfly by Marleia Main
Dragonfly by Marleia Main
  • Rita  H. Ireland

    Rita H. Ireland

    Wow now that’s really close up! Just love it keep the cool stuff coming…

  • Helen Phillips

    Helen Phillips

    That is amazing!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thanks you very much!!

  • Sensiworld

    Sensiworld

    Stunning macro !!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you!!

  • Jeannette Sheehy

    Jeannette Sheehy

    miss main – you’re the coolest and I wish I could take pics like this!

  • ssphotographics

    ssphotographics

    geeeeez, this is just great. wonderful capture. These guys really have an awesome set of peepers :-)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you – Appreciate it!!

  • Yool

    Yool

    Very very cool macro….wow!!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much! I really appreciate it : )

  • Rosina  Lamberti

    Rosina Lamberti

    beautiful colors, great macro

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Rosina : )

  • Daveart

    Daveart

    Excellent macro shot well done

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Dave : )

  • Tony Wong

    Tony Wong

    Stunning!!!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much!!! : )

  • monaiman

    monaiman

    Never paid attention to how insects look like until you see it in great macro like this. Well done ; )

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much!! I really appreciate it : ) : )

  • Linda Sannuti

    Linda Sannuti

    WOW> dont think I’ve ever seen it this close up before>
    WOW again! Amazing and Excellent work!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very, very much Linda : )

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    Your macro photography is awesome ! ! ! !

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Sandra : )

  • Darren Post

    Darren Post

    WOW! Fantastic macro, so close and clear detail… Needs a shave :-)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Darren, Thank you very much : ) : )

  • Angel Warda

    Angel Warda

    Fantastic!!!! What kind of camera do you use?

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much!! I use olympus camera’s .. a few point and shoots and an e510 w/ several lenses .. I think I took this with the Sigma 105 .. Thank you again Angel : )

  • DiEtte Henderson

    DiEtte Henderson

    Holy…..that’s close! Fantastic image, well done!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much DiEtte!! : ))

  • Maximus

    Maximus

    Wow, I only learnt yesterday that these guys have more than 20,000 lenses in each eye and can see in all directions at the same time. Great macro :)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Cool huh?? I am a huge fan of Dragonflies!! Thank you Maximus : )

  • poupoune

    poupoune

    can’t get any closer!!!!
    stunning!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Poupoune : ))))

  • Bill Morgenstern

    Bill Morgenstern

    Love these “up close and personal” dragon shots!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Bill!! I do love dragonflies : ))))

  • LinaJ

    LinaJ

    OMG! these shots of dragonflies are amazing!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Wow!! Thank you so very much Lina : ))

  • eyestrange

    eyestrange

    FANTASTIC

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very, very much : )))

  • SandraRos

    SandraRos

    How els ??? It just HAD to a feature Congratulations my dear friend

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Sandra!!! : ))))

  • nazboo

    nazboo

    amazing

  • Marleia Main replied

    Wow!! Thank you so much for the comments .. I appreciate them : ))

  • Robert O'Neill

    Robert O'Neill

    Fantastic macro

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Robert : ))

  • Nic Relton

    Nic Relton

    Thought i’d add to the chaos! Your macro stuff is the smoothest though and you deserve all the attention fagf!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hey you!! FBBF!! Thank you so much!! : ))))))

  • Anne Vis

    Anne Vis

    Stunning capture!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Wow Thank you so much Anne : ))))

  • Carmen Mandel-Cesáreo

    Carmen Mandel-...

    Marleia, yours is a fantastic collection of insect, amphibian and arachnid beauty. Bejewelled and pretty, they show their intricate patterns and face through your lovely captures. Thank you for bringing special appreciation to our eight-legged neighbours.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Carmen .. Thank you for the lovely comment. I hope more people will see how beautiful and wonderful they are. I really love Spiders, Insects and all of Nature for that matter. I am so glad you appreciate their beauty too!! : ))

  • Michael Oubridge

    Michael Oubridge

    I just love the detail you manage to achieve :)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Michael : ) Thank you for the comment. I am so happy that people seem to like my photo’s. It is an honor to get such great comments from such talented artists!! Thank you again!!!!

  • richardj

    richardj

    wooooo that’s close up!
    now they’re bug eyes if i’ve ever seen them.
    nice work.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Richard : )) Thank you so much for the comment : )))))

  • judyM61

    judyM61

    Awesome, very impressive macro!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Judy .. Thank you so very much for commenting on “close up” I really appreciate it : )))) Again thank you.

  • Macky

    Macky

    Superb work!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello : )) Thank you so very much : )) oops sorry I forgot to hit reply .. Sorry for the delay : )

  • Marleia Main

    Marleia Main

    Hello : )) Thank you so very much : ))

  • Tony Wong

    Tony Wong

    Marleia, this is absolutely stunning !!

    What cam/lens did you use to take this avatar ?

  • Marleia Main replied

    Oh Hello Tony : )) Sorry I did not see this comment .. Really sorry : ( Thank you for commenting!! I have an oly 510 and a sigma 105mm and a Nikon D300 and 105 mm. I believe the oly captured this one. Thank you again : ))

  • Johanna  Rutter

    Johanna Rutter

    this is so cute! straight into my fav’s!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Johanna : )) Thank you for the comment and the fav : )) Sorry I did not comment sooner : ( I had been working a lot this week. Thank you again : )))))

  • Trevor Needham

    Trevor Needham

    Brilliant!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello again and Thank you so very much : )))))

  • AnaCBStudio

    AnaCBStudio

    and what a close up…great work!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Ana : )) Thank you so much for commenting!!

  • Sean Farragher

    Sean Farragher

    brilliant shot

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Sean : )) I appreciate your comments .. Thank you so much : ))))))

  • coachpotato

    coachpotato

    Stunning macro!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello : )) Wow Thank you so very much : )))

  • Freese

    Freese

    WHAT
    A
    GREAT
    FRICKIN
    SHOT!
    All of your macro shots are wonderful, but this I think is my favorite. Love the colors.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Wow Thank you so very much for the wonderful comment : )))))) I really appreciate it!!

  • Julie Thomas

    Julie Thomas

    amazing shot… the detail is outstanding!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Julie : ) Thank you so much .. I really appreciate your comment : )))

  • John Vandeven

    John Vandeven

    What a fantastic macro shot…Excellent work.

  • Marleia Main replied

    hello John : )) Thank you so very much : ))

  • Luc85

    Luc85

    Great shot!!! Love how you cptured the eyes!! Great dof too :o)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello .. Thank you so much for commenting : ))

  • Grant Scollay

    Grant Scollay

    Love the Eyes! Great Shot Marleia

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Grant : ) Thank you for commenting on my little friend : ))

  • Vicki Ferrari

    Vicki Ferrari

    great shot! amazing macro! so clear!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Vicki : ) Thank you so very much : )))

  • Cheryl  Lunde

    Cheryl Lunde

    Amazing Macro!!!!! A fave!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Cheryl : )) Thank you so much for commenting : )))))

  • Meike

    Meike

    Wonderful close-up! Amazing!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Meike : )))

  • Lars Klottrup

    Lars Klottrup

    Really close! :-)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Lars : )) Thank you so much!!!!

  • Normf

    Normf

    This is an amazing well executed macro. Great detail. Beautiful.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello Norm : )) Thank you so very much for commenting : ))

  • JohnsJems

    JohnsJems

    WOW !!!!!!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much John : )

  • lorilee

    lorilee

    Incredible!!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Lorilee : )

  • roy skogvold

    roy skogvold

    You have some real good macroshots.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much for commenting Roy : ))))

  • Andrew Trevor-Jones

    Andrew Trevor-...

    Another stunning, macro. Excellent, Marleia.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Andrew : )) I appreciate the comments : ))

  • heeb

    heeb

    Fantastic! That’s what I call close! How did you get the critter to stay still? You look so close! Awesome photo!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hello : )) Thank you so much .. I am very patient I guess : ) I keep following them around until they stay still lol!! : ))

  • khadhy

    khadhy

    WhAT A STUNNING MACRO. HATS OFF TO YOU!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much!! : ))

  • HenkStolk

    HenkStolk

    such a clear shot

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Henk : )) Thank you so very much : ))

  • Tim Sanders

    Tim Sanders

    You do good work, Awesome Macro shots….:)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Tim : ))

  • jwinman

    jwinman

    wonderful detail!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much!! I can not wait to get out there in my kayak this spring!! I miss these little guys!!

  • jdmphotography

    jdmphotography

    Congratulations a fantastic image !

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi Jon :) What have u been too lately?? Thank you for commenting :))

  • Natures Vision

    Natures Vision

    Beautiful capture, well done!!! – Ann

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Ann :))

  • William C. Gladish

    William C. Gla...

    Hello Marleia,
    I love this image and the educational information….Great Job! Thank You!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Hi William :)) Thank you so much for your comment :)

  • CanDuCreations

    CanDuCreations

    Splendid work

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much for commenting :)))

  • handprintz

    handprintz

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much :)

  • Vicki OBrien

    Vicki OBrien

    Close enough to be on a first name basis I would say!
    great super macro….well done!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Vicki :)))

  • Anna D'Accione

    Anna D'Accione

    WOW!!! How do u get this close, Exceptional macro. Congratulations!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Anna :)

  • Rosy Kueng

    Rosy Kueng

    Amazing macro!!! such rich details….
    Congratulations on being featured!!!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Rosy :))

  • BarnardImages

    BarnardImages

    your work is amazing

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Steve :))

  • gabbielizzie

    gabbielizzie

    awesome

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much :))

  • Ravi6

    Ravi6

    Just Gorgeous…....................................:-)

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much for commenting :)

  • imajerseygirl

    imajerseygirl

    Wow! What an amazing picture!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you very much for commenting :))

  • Misty Lackey

    Misty Lackey

    good close view

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you Misty :)

  • gottheshot

    gottheshot

    Count the eyes cos you can with a photo taken by MM.
    Focus 100%, lighting 100%, framing 100%.
    I told him he ‘needs a shave before the photo shoot’ – but did he listen !! lol
    Fabulous macro – jaw droppingly good.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much for the wonderful comment :))

  • May Lattanzio

    May Lattanzio

    Exquisite.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much May :>)

  • Glenda  Remaklus

    Glenda Remaklus

    Superb shot!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Glenda :-)

  • Melinda Gaal

    Melinda Gaal

    WOW! This is so amazing!!! Love it!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you for commenting Melinda :))

  • Yool
  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Yool :))

  • barnsis

    barnsis

    Congratulations on this image being featured
    in Backyard Macro & Closeups

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much Byron :>)

  • Liane Pinel

    Liane Pinel

    Wow!!

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so very much Liane :-)

  • J.K. York

    J.K. York

    magnificent. super sharp detail in those compound eyes. well done.

  • Marleia Main replied

    Thank you so much :)))

  • flyfish70

    flyfish70 26 days ago

    Your macro photos are completely awesome Marleia!!!!! Excellent detail can color, awesome work!!!!!!!

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