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Ol' Red Eyes is Back

By Assyrian
Another from the back catalogue. This is a Common Darter who was quite a poser - chose the best perch for background bokeh, captured the light nicely and didn't charge too much for his time.

Tags: Close-up and macro Common darter dragonfly Wildlife and nature

Voters: FujiJan, Gezina, AnneWorner and 63 more

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Uploaded:
19 Feb 2008 5:58PM
Camera:
Nikon D200
Lens:
Tamron 28-300
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Comments


FujiJan 15 3 England
19 Feb 2008 6:01PM
super capture..
AnneWorner 14 620 43 United States
19 Feb 2008 6:08PM
It's good when you can get inexpensive and willing models - nice comp and detail.
Anne
dawnmichelle 15 12 United States
19 Feb 2008 6:13PM
that is really up close and personal.. great image
Bob_V 14 1 2 United States
19 Feb 2008 6:16PM
What a great close-up, well captured and composed.
Bob
Cormy 14 3 England
19 Feb 2008 6:17PM
Absolute cracker Chris.Great detail.
Cheers
Alan
lonely_oryx 14 61 55 England
19 Feb 2008 6:28PM
Good close up
romansnumber7 15 5 United Kingdom
19 Feb 2008 6:29PM
Excellent capture Chris. Nice pose !
microchip 15 1 United Kingdom
19 Feb 2008 6:38PM
A superb macro excellent detail, Talk about a bug eyed monster would not like to meet this on a dark night ...My size of course,
Alan
Shroomer 15 14 167 England
19 Feb 2008 6:41PM
Lovely detailed shot considering its not macro.
Cant wait for summer for more of these
Richard
Strobe 15 1.3k United States
19 Feb 2008 6:43PM
Awesome close-up
Marc
foggytwo 19 36 1 Scotland
19 Feb 2008 7:28PM
Excellent detail in this super close up Chris, the light is just right.A cracker.
Pete.
Herge88 15 40 6 England
19 Feb 2008 7:28PM
Super close up.

Best Matt
fishy2 14
19 Feb 2008 7:34PM
awesome.
jase.
KarenFB Plus
16 5.9k 184 England
19 Feb 2008 7:58PM
What a wonderful shot, the colours and details are brilliant! Smile
luxaeternam 15 21 1
19 Feb 2008 8:14PM
Impressive detail
Smile Lucy
chrismar 16 England
19 Feb 2008 8:26PM
V/Good capture..
Chris
Linzie 15
19 Feb 2008 8:40PM
it's such a lovely shot
thanx for your comment on mine

Linzie
Smile
piccy 16 8 Wales
19 Feb 2008 9:20PM
I'm looking foreward to having another bash at these in the summer, lovely detail.
Freda
Sue_R 16 11 6 United Kingdom
19 Feb 2008 9:21PM
Amazing detail.

Sue
User_Removed 16 16 England
19 Feb 2008 9:42PM
Lovely clear detailed macro work. Excellent colour
Andrew
dweezil 14 1 England
19 Feb 2008 9:42PM
Nice shot, roll on summer
Craig
SKavanagh 14 312 5 England
19 Feb 2008 9:49PM
Superb shot excellent detail well caught
Steve
willgriffiths 14 Wales
19 Feb 2008 9:51PM
Wonderful detail spot on and a very nice P/f. Will
janet 20 27 England
19 Feb 2008 10:08PM
Wonderful image!

Jan.
brayzo 15 England
19 Feb 2008 10:17PM
Cracking macro shot.

Mel
trissie 16 United Kingdom
19 Feb 2008 10:17PM
A great close up, lovely detail.

Trish
kiteflier 15 Scotland
19 Feb 2008 10:30PM
Most impressive!
franfoto 14 2 32 England
20 Feb 2008 12:21AM
This is a great macro shot. Focus and DOF spot on. Thankyou for your thoughts for my Mum.
Regards
Fran
Andree_Borrel 15 United Kingdom
20 Feb 2008 11:11AM
Such incredible detail, take a bow sir
Val Prowse Plus
19 6 England
20 Feb 2008 1:08PM
Excellent close up Chris with amazing detail and colours. Well done.

Val
Hop-A-Long 15 52 1 England
20 Feb 2008 4:42PM
Excellent shot.
Andy
Paree 17 616 3
20 Feb 2008 5:02PM
am amazing photo
I really admire this kind of macro work
pareen
Pegon 17 78 1 England
20 Feb 2008 5:17PM
Superb detail.
Pete.
patsy88 15 United Kingdom
20 Feb 2008 8:14PM
Fab close up..
Patsy
faulknerstv 18 421 United Kingdom
21 Feb 2008 12:48AM
Great shot
Captsaigon 18 1 United Kingdom
21 Feb 2008 6:41AM
Lovely c/u,I like it.

Niels
dianah 15 24.5k 4 United Kingdom
21 Feb 2008 1:10PM
Incredible colour and detail in this shot..excellent angle too.
Di
glyndwr 15 103 10 Wales
21 Feb 2008 2:58PM
Excellent light and detail.

Robert
tigertimb 14 40 66 United Kingdom
21 Feb 2008 4:10PM
Excellent closeup, lovely colour and detail
Tim
leons29 14 South Africa
21 Feb 2008 7:30PM
Love it, great detail and very good DOF
Leon
Last modified by leons29 on 21 Feb 2008 7:30PM
FeePhoto 15 34 Scotland
21 Feb 2008 8:47PM
Yeah, you know what we think!!!
TanyaBright 14 Australia
22 Feb 2008 7:46AM
Wonderful detail in this macro.
Tanya
baxster 14 England
22 Feb 2008 8:05AM
nice close up,nice work.
ian
Assyrian 15 132 Scotland
23 Feb 2008 12:32PM
Thanks to everyone who took the time to look, comment or click.

Chris
Rende 15 38 4 Netherlands
23 Feb 2008 8:34PM
Wonderful macro with excellent bokeh.
Rende
TEASE 15 10 England
9 Mar 2008 12:06AM
Excellent capture beautiful colours...Smile
ardclinis 14 5 Ireland
13 Mar 2008 8:45PM
super shot
Owen
snappersdelight 15 United Kingdom
31 Mar 2008 4:34PM
Magnificent shot, well done.
Darren.

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