Dragonfly Handstand
by Sandi OReilly
Title
Dragonfly Handstand
Artist
Sandi OReilly
Medium
Photograph - Photography
Description
Chasing this Dragonfly was a chore and he finally landed in this position and allowed me to get in place behind some bushes to zoom in and capture him. I have never seen one land like this before and I still laugh when I look at this photo. I will never stop being amazed at what all of God's creatures will do.
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September 4th, 2011
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Sandi OReilly
Thank you to the buyer from Maricopa, AZ, for your purchase of this 20 x 14 print of this image, appreciated!
Linda Unger
Hahahahaha these guys are so funny! I have a photo of one who looks like he is smiling with buck teeth! Super cool shot! FAV
Hanne Lore Koehler
WOW, Sandi! Fantastic macro capture of this beautiful dragonfly! Incredible color. light and composition! Just gorgeous! L/F/FB
Sandi OReilly
Thank you for your wonderful comments, Tami, Heather, Stephen, Ruth, Kim, much appreciated!!
Brian Tada
Amazing and beautiful dragonfly portrait, Sandi! So glad you persevered to get this stunning shot... absolutely gorgeous colors! F/L
Mr Bennett Kent
Exceptional macro work, Sandi. A perfect pose and beautiful composition. The detail is superb...........L/F
Cynthia Wolfe
Sandi, wow, what a capture...he looks as if he's showing off for you. Reminds me of my grandchildren...lol...always saying, 'watch this Mimi'...Great work. The luminescent wings are breathtaking!! L/F
Sandra Sengstock-Miller
A super capture Sandi and I enjoyed reading Bill's notes too. I have also learnt something too. It is fun but also frustration chasing dragonflies . I am adding this to my fav, too........FL...........Sandy
Sandi OReilly replied:
Sandy, thank you so much for your great comments!!! Bill's words were helpful to me too, as I did not know this either!! Appreciate your Fave/Like!!
Bill Morgenstern
Perfect, textbook capture Sandi. Here is some info on the little poser. Dragonflies use this position called obelisking to stay cool on very sunny days. By raising there tails they expose less body area to the direct rays of the sun, thus staying cooler. Male blue dasher dragonflies like this one also use this position on occasions to show dominance over other males and establish their personal territory. - Back to your image, I give it a L&F.
Sandi OReilly replied:
Bill, thank you so much for sharing this informative info, did not know about this so appreciate it and thank you too for your Like/Fave!
Dave Farrow
Dragonflys are fascinating and especially beautiful Sandi...this little guy appears to be giving you a personal performance...awesome gold medal capture...l.v.f...sweet
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