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Canon Image Challenge | all galleries >> History (Best Of) >> Best of C*I*C >> Best of Exhibition > 1st Place
Birth of a Dragonfly
by GeraldH
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12-JUN-2011 GeraldH

1st Place
Birth of a Dragonfly
by GeraldH

Canon EOS 60D ,Tamron SP AF 180mm f/3.5 Di Macro
1/80s f/16.0 at 180.0mm iso400 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time12-Jun-2011 11:33:52
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 60D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length180 mm
Exposure Time1/80 sec
Aperturef/16
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias0.67
White Balance
Metering Modematrix (5)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance1.010 m

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Canon Image Challenge11-Sep-2011 02:34
This is a really impressive shot and find. The light is wonderfully soft with spot on exposure. The video is really neat. Thanks for sharing.

-Techo
GeraldH09-Sep-2011 19:40
Thanks to all for your comments. This year, there were 30 to 40 nymphs swimming in my pond but many of them emerged during the night so I did not have many chances.
I made a movie of one of them, you can watch it here (be patient, the action takes place in the second part):
http://www.flickr.com/photos/ghphoto/5864187965
Joshua Tanzer09-Sep-2011 04:43
Insects creep me out. AND, also this is fascinating.
Canon Image Challenge06-Sep-2011 12:19
Could be a double win in the works!
Canon Image Challenge04-Sep-2011 21:49
good composition and phenomenal detail. a nice way of showing us something we may never see in a lifetime. shu
Sam Rua04-Sep-2011 04:03
Excellent detail and timing. Well done.
Canon Image Challenge04-Sep-2011 00:45
Wow1 This is Amazing....a wonderful capture. Traveller
Charlie Beck03-Sep-2011 22:42
Absolutely amazing. Talk about being at the right place at the right time, and being ready when the opportunity presents itself. Good job.