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I don’t see any where near as many Dragonflies now compared to how many I used to see when I was a kid. I suppose it’s mainly due to the fact that I don’t spend as much time outdoors now, so there’s a lot less chance of spotting them. I’d never seen a bright red one like this before, so it was awesome when I noticed it land right on the plant I was just getting ready to photograph. It didn’t stay there for very long so I had to work quickly to get some shots before it disappeared.
Newcastle, Australia.
The shot was taken using a Canon 450D and a standard Canon 55 – 250 mm lens set to full zoom. I added my own custom photographed textures in Photoshop Elements 7 to add some visual interest to the shot.
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I became interested in Digital Photography when I got my first Digital Camera in 2004. Photography has grown into a real passion over the last few years as I have learned more and my skills have progressed. Buying a digital SLR in 2009 opened up a whole new world of Photographic possibilities that has substantially increased my interest and devotion to the craft.
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wonderful work gorgeous image
Thanks for your very nice comment Maggie, much appreciated! I took this shot 18 months ago and I’ve had it sitting on my PC as this edit for a few months.
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Cracking capture
Dave
Thank you! It’s 18 months old and I would use Aperture Mode now instead of Program Mode as I did back then. But I’ve never seen a Red one again, so I’m lucky I got to shoot it then.
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Outstanding capature! their wings always amaze me!
Yeah, they look like they’ve got veins all over them. Thanks Cheryl!
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brilliant capture James – Love it !
great info too ..
Thanks for your nice feedback Gail! I hope I’ll see one again some day soon so I can try other shots.
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how beautiful!
Thanks a lot Charmiene! It was super-colourful.
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Beautiful!!!
Thanks very much for your comment Lorilee!
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Outstanding capature!
Thanks very much Wayne! It was one of those situations where you see something and only get to grab just a small handful of shots, then it’s gone.
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I haven’t seen a red one before either, sure is the perfect standout against green – great texture add too – is it water? Wonderful work :)
I’ve seen red ones before, but they’re very rare to encounter here. I couldn’t help but notice Natures demonstration of colour theory and opposite colours creating high contrasts.
No, it’s not water – it’s a Barbeque Plate in a public park. I deliberately shot it at different proximities – this one was way too close, but great for accenting the bokeh effect.
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9 November, 2011
Beautiful work James!
Many thanks for your feedback and for choosing to make this a featured work, it’s appreciated!
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I have never seen a red one – really showcased on that green – fantastic capture!
I hardly ever see Red ones either – they’re most often brown or grey one’s around here. Thanks Christiane, it did contrast well on that leaf!
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