Dragonfly Face (Posted in Photo Gallery Also)
Nov 23, 2023 19:57:33 #
First, and foremost, may you and yours be blessed this Thanksgiving and the coming holiday season.
This is one of my preserved dragonflies that I staged for a focused stacking session using the 50mm enlarger lens extended on bellows. Although it may appear to be smiling, it is a smile that its prey would rather not see up close for those mandibles are sharp and the dragonfly uses them with precision to dismember and devour the prey that it captures while in flight.
This is one of my preserved dragonflies that I staged for a focused stacking session using the 50mm enlarger lens extended on bellows. Although it may appear to be smiling, it is a smile that its prey would rather not see up close for those mandibles are sharp and the dragonfly uses them with precision to dismember and devour the prey that it captures while in flight.
Nov 24, 2023 06:27:08 #
Great image. Its prey might not like to see their smile but they are more than welcome in my yard, especially in the fall when there are plenty of fungus gnats for him to smile about. Here's hoping that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Nov 24, 2023 10:07:44 #
JimmyTB wrote:
Great image. Its prey might not like to see their smile but they are more than welcome in my yard, especially in the fall when there are plenty of fungus gnats for him to smile about. Here's hoping that you had a wonderful Thanksgiving.
Thanks, Jimmy. Dragonflies are a welcome sight for me too. I collect species that are considered to be pests and dragonflies are wonderful and beneficial creatures. This one was given to me a few years ago and it is holding up well in preservation.
Nov 26, 2023 09:45:58 #
Nov 26, 2023 11:02:08 #
Mark Sturtevant wrote:
Well done, Sippy!
Thanks for viewing and for the reply, Mark.
Nov 29, 2023 14:49:58 #
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Nov 30, 2023 22:08:27 #
EnglishBrenda wrote:
Amazing image as always.
Brenda, thanks ever so much for viewing.
Nov 30, 2023 22:08:46 #
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Dec 1, 2023 19:42:26 #
napabob wrote:
More well shot evidence, that your accomplished In this regard😊
Thanks, Napabob. It's always good to hear from you in the land of sun and wine. I appreciate your viewing and feedback.
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