'Dragonfly'
- Naples, Florida USA
- LARGE VIEW, please – for detail
As I walked around the hotel this morning enjoying my Iced Mocha Coffee; watching – waiting – anticipating – on a job… I was becoming restless. Always having my camera worn as a necklace – I came across this flirty little feller. I named him Tommy. He had a confident personality and was curious about the camera and playful around me! Thats always a good thing! Also – I had read an article that I wont mention because I wouldnt recommend that site to my worst enemy but I digress. The article was regarding CENTERING IMAGES can sometimes be a wonderful effect! I wanted to give it a go here. I love the ol’ rule of the thirds but have to admit… sometimes centering an image is not only the RIGHT thing to do but it also gives terrific control in pulling the viewers eyes to the subject!
He landed right in front of me with this expression as if to say ‘Morning, Miss. Im Tommy… hope you have a Kick Ass day’! He seemed to enjoy having me around and I certainly wasnt running him off – quite the poser! The morning light – those priceless hours – were working for us! It was right after dusk when the morning was about the turn to full-on day.
Admittedly – I am new to macro since getting the XTi so please consider that when viewing. Also – I dont edit yet but I am starting to play in PS – just havent got it down and feel uncomfortable with images after I use it. So I dont – but soon will. I am going to commit to it. Probably in the way of taking a class at the Miami Community College.
This was actually shot with a TELEPHOTO lens – as that was the lens I had on for nature or any wildlife I may have ran across. Besides – the right telephoto lens can make for a Kick Ass Macro lens!
Having the XTi – anything is possible – that in and of itself pushing my limits and is dramatically broadening my horizons. I am so grateful I chose this piece (Canon Rebel XTi) of equipment and would recommend it to anyone! I sincerely hope Y’all can see some growth taking place in my photography – hopefully even in my horizons – in general – would be killer!
Please Click HERE to see more of my friend Tommy
____
_____
All The Materials Contained May Not Be Reproduced, Copied, Edited, Published, Transmitted Or Uploaded In Any Way Without My Permission. My Images Do Not Belong To The Public Domain.
© Sky Fox 2008. Using this image for any purpose and in any way, without prior permission, will lead to legal action.
Colin Hollywood, 2 months ago
Amazing!! Well done Sky :-)
Peter Evans, 2 months ago
Beautiful Macro Princess.
karldenton, 2 months ago
Well done Sky…
Lucindawind, 2 months ago
awesome Sky!
Angi Baker, 2 months ago
Beautifully captured and such lovely color
Nancy Stafford..., 2 months ago
beautiful image. sky . it great macro.
RedHillDigital, 2 months ago
Wonderful shot. I’d have to disagree with your analysis though! My eye is drawn to the insect’s head & legs perching on the flower bud, which is bang on the lower third line!!
KEITH R. WILL..., 2 months ago
ABSOLUTELY AMAZING SHOT
Jennifer Tate, 2 months ago
Incredible… Love it
jerry alcantara, 2 months ago
this is amazing!
SkyFox, 2 months ago
Thank Y’all so very much! This is a whole new world for me and Im loving it!
mhkantor, 2 months ago
love the color mix and the crisp clarity of the dragonfly. wonderful shot.
Jo Hoden, 2 months ago
Wow Sis Tommy is a great little fly dragon, really beautiful ….:)
tserio, 2 months ago
PERFECT!!!!! What more can I say?
cherylc1, 2 months ago
awesome!!!
Vytas Gaizutis, 2 months ago
Great capture. Beautiful colors, composition, and DOF.
Sean Farragher, 2 months ago
fantastic
Jocelyn Hyers, 2 months ago
stunning capture .. the colours behind the dragonfly aid in bringing it out even more …
Alvin-San [vcr], 2 months ago
Ohh NO!!
This … this is just tooo GOOD!
It should be ILLEGAL.
VERY KooL.
So … Where’s your next National Geographic gig ... ?
Michael Kloepping, 2 months ago
awesome … so colorful
hilarydougill, 2 months ago
Fantastic macro, wondrous capture, imagery and colour. Beautiful Dragonfly
Joe Thill, 2 months ago
Very cool shot Sky. Love the detail and the colors are awesome.
SkyFox, 2 months ago
Feeling the loving encouragement! Thanks Y’all! X O
Charles Dobbs, 2 months ago
Great colors!
Namueh, 2 months ago
amazing shot!
DarlaReeves, 2 months ago
Beautifully captured!
Alan Findlater, 2 months ago
a beautiful capture wonderful colours
Harri, 2 months ago
Love the face on this one! Reminds me of the old b & w disney cartoons from yesteryear. Excellent!
Anthony Hedger, 2 months ago
well you have outdone yourself with this one Sky it is just fantastic – perfect capture
Heloisa Castro, 2 months ago
fantastic macro
TravisRussell, 2 months ago
This is an excellent shot.Strange little creatures, are’nt they.You work hard for this one.They usually don’t sit very long.Thanks for sharing.:)
LindaR, 2 months ago
even more stunning for the color ~ Sky ~ you’re rocking with this new camera!! xx
Phil Threlfall, 2 months ago
Excquisite
Nikki Trexel, 2 months ago
great work Sky! beautiful colors, great clarity.
Robyn Smith, 2 months ago
Dragonflies are my favourite. Your image is quite beautiful.
Glenn Alderson, 2 months ago
Love the detail captured, Very nice.
Rikki Pool, 2 months ago
Superb Capture ther Sky! :D
bamagirl38, 2 months ago
This is SUPERB!!!!!!!!!!! Wow !!!!!
Helene Kippert, 2 months ago
Fantastic work Sky!
Steven Agius, 2 months ago
Excellent macro Sky, well done.
SkyFox, 2 months ago
Thank Y’all so much! I came back from my Mother’s Day festivities to find so much love – encouragement and happiness!
Tommy makes me happy too! I hope to see him again but probably never will as he lives in Naples. However – he did say he had some family down here in the Keys
prisoner, 2 months ago
Stunningly Vivid Macro!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
John Dekker, 2 months ago
such a brilliant capture Sky, superb in every way
Andy Harris, 2 months ago
fantastic capture Sky…. great shot!
Boban, 2 months ago
Stunning macro .................... B.
kim Davitt, 2 months ago
wow
wonderful macro shot fab
mjaniceanne, 2 months ago
This image is definately killer, fantastic! Great work! I use my 70-200 mm zoom lens with my Nikon for butterlies, thinking of even getting an extension tube for it. Its great for close-ups and yet you aren’t looming over them.
Joyce Dickens,..., 2 months ago
Absolutely perfect in every aspect Sky! So very delicate, awesome clarity and fine detail….not much one can say except you blow me away!!!
Rosalie Scanlo..., 2 months ago
Wonderful perfection, every detail is perfect. Amazing shot.
MDossat, 2 months ago
This is “kick ass”. Brilliant colors and clarity. Wonderful!
aspectsoftmk, 2 months ago
great work…the pose is perfect….as is the photo…in all ways….love this…and i lived in naples for a time…beautiful part of the world…terri
Basia McAuley, 2 months ago
Perfect clarity and capture and beautiful and vivid colours, well done.
LinaJ, 2 months ago
well done macro! i like it a lot!
judgestick, 2 months ago
nice work Sky… You continue to amaze us
SkyFox, 2 months ago
Thanks Y’all! Tommy Is Kick Ass!
NICKY7, about 1 month ago
Now thats an exceptional capture ..
Darlene, about 1 month ago
This is amazing!! Jaw dropping amazing!!
Jan Stead JEMp..., about 1 month ago
Brilliant, mindblowing, incredible, stunning, captivating, intriguing....I’m sure they’ve all been said before ~ but you’ve received so many comments on this one that I couldn’t/wouldn’t read them all.
I’m just blown away by the sheer quality of all your shots, you entire portfolio. And that you manage to achieve such results solely with raw talent, a gifted eye for seeing what is and showing the rest of us, and amazingly simple yet effective compositions without Photoshop or manipulation at all!!!
When you start using it to best advantage, I can’t imagine how you will improve upon perfection!!!
Congrats also on being featured Artist!!!
: )
Paul Thompson, 18 days ago
Stunning macro work on a very delicate image. Tack sharp and well presented.
avalyn, 9 days ago
This is a very beautiful shot! As still as a captured breath. Divine…..... I so love dragonflies.