Dragonfly taking a break by Helen Betts

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30-Jul-2022

Dragonfly taking a break

There are usually a lot of dragonflies at the aquatic gardens, but there weren’t all that many around the day we went, or at least they weren’t posing for pictures. This one was nice enough to stay put for a few seconds.

Best to view in "Original" because other versions resized by PBase are decidedly unsharp.

Water lily, posted earlier:

Nikon Z 7 ,Nikkor AF-S 300/4E PF ED VR with FTZ adapter
1/400s f/8.0 at 300.0mm iso200 hide exif

Full EXIF Info
Date/Time	30-Jul-2022 11:36:03
Make	Nikon
Model	NIKON Z 7
Flash Used	No
Focal Length	300 mm
Exposure Time	1/400 sec
Aperture	f/8
ISO Equivalent	200
Exposure Bias	-0.33
White Balance	0
Metering Mode	matrix (5)
JPEG Quality	(7)
Exposure Program	aperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

other sizes: small medium large original auto

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Zoltán Balogh		20-Aug-2022 15:02
Awesome composition! V

Allan Jay		13-Aug-2022 19:18
Exquisite details, Helen!

Julie Oldfield		08-Aug-2022 00:10
A phenomenal capture of that detail. The dragon file is striking. V

Dennis Hoyne		07-Aug-2022 18:55
Wonderful detail, nice shot!

Hank Vander Velde		07-Aug-2022 18:41
Excellent sharp image Helen.

Tom Munson		07-Aug-2022 16:32
Love this in this beautiful setting.

Nestor Derkach		07-Aug-2022 15:55
The leaf a perfect perch nice pose and superb detail with excellent 300 bokeh. Vote

Marcia Rules		07-Aug-2022 15:51
Just taking a break! V~

François Fauchard		07-Aug-2022 15:16
Superb catch, nice colors of the whole image. V

bill friedlander		07-Aug-2022 14:47
Nice crisp shot of the dragon fly. V

Jeff Real		07-Aug-2022 13:08
What great detail in your subject and the overall beauty of the work is inspiring! V

janescottcumming		07-Aug-2022 12:37
Great catch with that unique wing position. V

Graeme		07-Aug-2022 11:14
A fine shot of this dragonfly, Helen.BV!!!

Pierre Martin		07-Aug-2022 11:00
splendid picture and sharp details, beautiful perch and light!

Danad		07-Aug-2022 09:36
A superb capture with a great pose ! V

Gill Kopy		07-Aug-2022 05:31
What a great landing spot for the dragonfly - very nicely captured. V

Don		07-Aug-2022 04:24
Unusual pose, looking quite relaxed. You've done fine work here with the light and focus.

joseantonio		07-Aug-2022 03:19
a lovely closeup capture.V.

Carl Carbone		07-Aug-2022 01:00
Excellent detail and pretty setting!

Dave Berry		06-Aug-2022 23:32
Wow, amazing detail! Stunning shot, Helen. V

larose forest photos		06-Aug-2022 23:22
This is a really beautiful shot in so many ways. The pose, the sharp details, the overall composition. Congratulations! VV

Isabel Cutler		06-Aug-2022 22:45
Lovely composition

globalgadabout		06-Aug-2022 22:38
good catch...with all their flying in search of prey it's no wonder they need the occasional breather..