13th Dragon of the Season by Leeco

Photography • Macro • posted on Aug 21, 2007

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Nikon 7900 image. The Eastern Amberwings are physically the smallest of the Dragonfly species in my area. They are only about 1/2 inch in length. Blue Dashers (the next largest) are about 1 1/2 inch by comparison. The females (one of which I will show tomorrow) have dark splotches in their wings and the overall color of the wings is not as amber as in the males. All of them seem to be smiling when you can see their faces, lol. Thanks to those who take the time to comment. Lee

Comments (13)

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blankfrancine

12:23AM | Tue, 21 August 2007

Excellent photo!

MrsLubner

12:37AM | Tue, 21 August 2007

It looks like its made of spun gold and liquid steel. Gorgeous.

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JeffG7BRJ

3:41AM | Tue, 21 August 2007

Great clarity and detail, your work is hypnotic and exceptional, I like MrsLubners description of this and think it very apt. I would like to see this and several others as a plate in a reference book, it is after all an excellent macro full of detail. It is definately one of my favs. Awesome!!!!!

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magg_ca

12:04PM | Tue, 21 August 2007

Great shot, I like the wings with the light glowing gold

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mbz2662

2:57PM | Tue, 21 August 2007

Fabulous macro!

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bpclarke

5:59PM | Tue, 21 August 2007

Such an exquisite capture! So golden and beautiful. Excellent shot. Bunny

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bkhook

6:23PM | Tue, 21 August 2007

This is beyond excellent... WoW Lee.. I haven't visited in a while, the details and colors are superb!

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Richardphotos

8:27PM | Tue, 21 August 2007

very beautiful dragonfly Lee and I have not seen any that small but I read about them.a damselfly has been the smallest I have seen at about 1"

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mamabobbijo

8:41PM | Tue, 21 August 2007

I love the garnets set in the edges! If it weren't for the fine hairs on the thorax I'd swear it was a piece of fine jewelry. Your dragons would make an amazing calendar.

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