Cameron Highlands Tea Plantation, Malaysia

Monday, June 20, 2011

Friendly Dragonfly

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I spotted this little fella perching on a fence the other day. It managed to sit still while I quickly ran inside the house to grab my camera. I set it to macro and snapped away.


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It was staring intensely at me as I photographed it for several minutes. I think I have been lucky this round to meet a dragonfly that would posed for me.


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It was spreading its wings out proudly to each side as if showing off. I was completely in awe at the sheer beauty of god's creation.


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A co-operative model and I think it likes being the center of attention .

Macro Monday

That's My World
Posted by LifeRamblings at 1:12 PM
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39 comments:

  1. Fantabulous MayMonday, June 20, 2011 1:47:00 PM

    lovely pic
    what lens r u using
    May @ http://amayzing.me

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  2. JamaMonday, June 20, 2011 2:28:00 PM

    It's a wonderful macro!! love it.

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  3. AnonymousMonday, June 20, 2011 2:36:00 PM

    The wings have such intricate detail! Great shots.

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  4. 黄清华 Wong Ching WahMonday, June 20, 2011 3:03:00 PM

    When you find out, it seems to stick around at the same place for a while as if waiting for you to photograph them ... I had a few encounters like that ! reminds me time to shoot some dragonflies ...
    The fractal like patterns are beautiful !
    A beautiful encounter !!!

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  5. Traveling HawkMonday, June 20, 2011 3:32:00 PM

    A delicate insect. I like the 3rd photo most.

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  6. CloudiaMonday, June 20, 2011 3:46:00 PM

    you captivated a new friend-
    - and US!


    Pinao in Hawaiian :)


    Aloha from Honolulu :)

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  7. Self SagacityMonday, June 20, 2011 4:22:00 PM

    What I would give to see a dragonfly that close. Marvelous!

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  8. LifeRamblingsMonday, June 20, 2011 4:26:00 PM

    thanks for appreciating my photos everyone.

    Fantabulous May,

    i've been using a Nikon D90 with a Nikkor 18-105mm lens for quite a while. Perfect for low-light conditions, travel, environmental portrait and general photography. :)

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  9. Twilight ManMonday, June 20, 2011 5:34:00 PM

    I love that 2nd pix pose of the dragonfly looking right to you. Damn nice and cool shot! National Geographic would have bought it!

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  10. Jenny WoolfMonday, June 20, 2011 6:07:00 PM

    Lovely pictures. The dragonflies look like ornaments. I always love to see them flying about.

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  11. Betty ManousosMonday, June 20, 2011 6:58:00 PM

    superb close-ups!!
    i'm really, really, really impressed!

    love your blog.

    have a great week ahead!
    betty

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  12. Hootin AnniMonday, June 20, 2011 7:09:00 PM

    Love these photos. The gossamer wings came out so perfectly.

    Macro Crystals is my link for Monday. I do hope to see you visit if you have time.

    Happy day to you.

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  13. EG CameraGirlMonday, June 20, 2011 7:55:00 PM

    WOW! I love that you were able to capture the dragonfly from so many different angles!

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  14. One PhotoMonday, June 20, 2011 9:37:00 PM

    Great shots - the last one is my favorite, you did a good job capturing this dragonfly from so many angles.

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  15. linaMonday, June 20, 2011 9:39:00 PM

    Wow! A shot of the dragonfly from various angles. so cool! :)

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  16. SusanMonday, June 20, 2011 9:57:00 PM

    Wonderful captures of a difficult subject! The second photo is breathtaking! I love them all!

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  17. KarenMonday, June 20, 2011 10:30:00 PM

    Fabulous shots. You must bevery quick on your feet!

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  18. Rachel CotterillMonday, June 20, 2011 10:41:00 PM

    I love dragonflies - ours never sit still for long enough to get a good photo, though. Great job :)

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  19. AnonymousTuesday, June 21, 2011 2:27:00 AM

    very cooperative indeed. what great shots you took.

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  20. TesTuesday, June 21, 2011 2:28:00 AM

    amazing macros! love it

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  21. Photos by StanTuesday, June 21, 2011 3:50:00 AM

    Superb shots!! Amazing that you did not scare the critter away. You should have captured it [literally] and rent it out to other photogs -- lol.

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  22. Windsmoke.Tuesday, June 21, 2011 6:02:00 AM

    This Dragonfly likes being the centre of attention. I like the unusual markings on the back i wonder if they mean anything in the Dragonfly universe, fantastic photos :-).

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  23. UnknownTuesday, June 21, 2011 6:22:00 AM

    That is the trouble with many kinds of insects the moment you grab your camera they usually vanished into thin air. "Wow were you lucky that this dragon fly decided to stick around to give you a good show"

    Great closed up pictures!

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  24. Sylvia KTuesday, June 21, 2011 7:05:00 AM

    What fantastic captures! Looks as though he/she is posing just for you! I love it! Hope your week is off to a great start!

    Sylvia

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  25. Penelope NotesTuesday, June 21, 2011 7:13:00 AM

    This IS an amazing capture of the dragonfly that was a very cooperative model, indeed. How exquisite are the web or wings on this beautiful creature!

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  26. RajeshTuesday, June 21, 2011 9:52:00 AM

    Wonderful shots of dragonfly. Great clarity.

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  27. LeoviTuesday, June 21, 2011 1:07:00 PM

    Beautiful macros, with excellent definition and beautiful in color and framing.

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  28. FjällripanTuesday, June 21, 2011 2:37:00 PM

    Great photos of the beautiful dragonfly!

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  29. TekkausTuesday, June 21, 2011 5:01:00 PM

    How come you can get so close with the dragon fly? :p

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  30. MandyTuesday, June 21, 2011 7:07:00 PM

    Wow. Wow, wow, wow. These photos are incredible. I have a soft spot for dragonflies and they were actually part of the theme for my wedding and your photos really capture this young chap's beauty.

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  31. TexWisGirlTuesday, June 21, 2011 7:24:00 PM

    these are just beautiful!

    thank you for stopping by my blog and leaving a comment! i really apreciate it!

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  32. AnonymousTuesday, June 21, 2011 9:38:00 PM

    Very beautiful photo.
    You must have a great camera.
    I want to take such a photo.

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  33. Bob BushellTuesday, June 21, 2011 11:22:00 PM

    That's great, it looks like Southern Hawker, but I think it has another name, it lives a hundreds of kilometers from me.

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  34. magdaWednesday, June 22, 2011 12:29:00 AM

    Ooooo, beauty!!!!!
    You are big talent in photography!!!
    Congratulations

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  35. MonicaWednesday, June 22, 2011 3:29:00 PM

    wow i LOVE your macro shots LR!!

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  36. snowwhiteWednesday, June 22, 2011 11:32:00 PM

    What a co-operative dragonfly it is! The wings are amazing. So delicate, fragile and graceful! For me it looks like a fine art work. Thank you for your great shots. Have a great day!

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  37. YTSLSaturday, June 25, 2011 11:33:00 AM

    Amazing shots -- and what a cooperative critter. They're very hard to find in the wild!

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  38. MariucaSunday, June 26, 2011 3:03:00 AM

    Very clear shots as always, u are such a wonderful photographer!

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  39. MariucaSunday, June 26, 2011 3:03:00 AM

    So much so that I feel like the dragonfly is gonna come at me, so fierce ha ha! :)

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