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Red Dragonfly

The poetry of the earth is never dead. – John Keats

A red dragonfly perches on a skinny branch of Big Sagebrush (Artemisia tridentate) in central Oregon’s high desert country.

July 28, 2008 - Posted by Photo Buffet | bonnie bruno | , , , , , , , , | 9 Comments

9 Comments »

  1. Fantatic! I don’t know how you capture these guys so clearly. Love the colors and the transparency of its wings.

    Comment by Marcie | July 28, 2008 | Reply

  2. GREAT capture. I really like the way some dragonflies always hold their wings straight out while some will often fold them forward like in this photo or even more so when they perch for an extended time.

    Comment by BakerWatson | July 28, 2008 | Reply

  3. I love to take in all the detail in this dragonfly. From it’s delicate wings, to it’s eyes, to the way it clings to the branch. The level of detail is amazing. Truly impressive photo.

    Comment by Laurie | July 28, 2008 | Reply

  4. I know dragonflies therefore I know this is one amazing photo! Incredible! I love the color and the sharpness.

    Comment by Boyd Greene Fine Art | July 28, 2008 | Reply

  5. beautiful detail, and colors.

    Comment by ankush | July 28, 2008 | Reply

  6. Nicely done!

    Comment by HeyJules | July 28, 2008 | Reply

  7. love the intricate details and the parallel lines (creature’s body, its tail and the branches) has made the photo even more mesmerizing.

    Comment by ratedxtin | July 30, 2008 | Reply

  8. Wow! The details are amazing. This would definitely be my dream photo.

    Comment by Jo | July 31, 2008 | Reply

  9. Look at those wings, will you? God is amazing. I used to love going fishing with my dad. Dragonflies would always land and rest on my toe. Loved studying them then. Love studying them now.

    Comment by Angie | August 2, 2008 | Reply


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