Dragonfly - Alien in Disguise? Post your Proof!
Jul 6, 2013 14:30:06 #
Remember the opening sequence of "Men in Black?" There is something about the view of the back of this dragonfly's head that is kind of creeping me out!
(edit) If you have dragonfly or other insect shots that support my theory, please post 'em here :)
(edit) If you have dragonfly or other insect shots that support my theory, please post 'em here :)
Jul 6, 2013 14:31:33 #
Wow! That's fantastic! They are really complex little machines when you look up close, aren't they?
Jul 6, 2013 14:41:18 #
Linda, this shot is way cool! Download is so sharp and shows such detail! I'm with you on Men. In Black, they probably got the idea from your photo!
Jul 6, 2013 14:44:06 #
Jul 6, 2013 14:50:11 #
Jul 6, 2013 14:57:09 #
Thank you all! I edited my title and text to ask for photos from others that might help us get to the bottom of this "alien" theory :)
Jul 6, 2013 15:04:06 #
Wonderful shot Linda. Like everyone else, I too love the Dragonfly. I was counting the spars on each wing and they seem quite symmetrical. However, the shadow on the rock on both starboard wings gives the impression that they are double wings ike a biplane. It is complicated enough that they have four wings and the front ones work independent of the rear ones.
John :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
John :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:
Jul 6, 2013 15:53:10 #
Appleknocker wrote:
It is complicated enough that they have four wings and the front ones work independent of the rear ones.
That is very cool to know! Thanks so much. I need to read more about dragonflies as I do find them quite beautiful and fascinating.
Jul 6, 2013 16:03:58 #
Wife & I went kayaking on the Rainbow River on the 4th and these guys would swoop down and land on us. Actually quite friendly. ;-)
Jul 6, 2013 16:24:30 #
Photog8 wrote:
Wife & I went kayaking on the Rainbow River on the 4th and these guys would swoop down and land on us. Actually quite friendly. ;-)
I've had them land on me a couple of times. Neat critters. Thanks for viewing!
Jul 6, 2013 19:20:23 #
Linda: The blue coloring makes me think that it came from Pandora (Avatar movie). Great capture. They sure are strange looking things. How close were you to it?
Thanks for posting
Steve
Thanks for posting
Steve
Jul 6, 2013 19:23:41 #
Photog8 wrote:
Wife & I went kayaking on the Rainbow River on the 4th and these guys would swoop down and land on us. Actually quite friendly. ;-)
I had one land on my kayak while paddling on a lake.
Jul 6, 2013 19:26:17 #
Jul 6, 2013 19:41:51 #
This is a crop that was shot at 1800 mm equivalent. I think I was about 6 feet away, but can't recall exactly. Maybe someone can do the math :)
Thanks so much for viewing and commenting Steve. I never did see Avatar :)
Thanks so much for viewing and commenting Steve. I never did see Avatar :)
Steve M wrote:
Linda: The blue coloring makes me think that it came from Pandora (Avatar movie). Great capture. They sure are strange looking things. How close were you to it?
Thanks for posting
Steve
Thanks for posting
Steve
Jul 6, 2013 19:43:01 #
photophile wrote:
I had one land on my kayak while paddling on a lake.
How delightful that must have been! Thanks so much for viewing photophile.
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