Can I Bug You Dragonfly
by Peggy Franz
Title
Can I Bug You Dragonfly
Artist
Peggy Franz
Medium
Photograph - Photography/dragonfly
Description
I was visited by this funny green little guy while fishing. He came up on me just like he was asking me what ya doing.. Some interesting information.The dragonflys agile flight and its ability to move in all six directions exude a sense of power and poise - something that comes only with age and maturity. The dragonfly can move at an amazing 45 miles an hour, hover like a helicopter fly backwards like a hummingbird, fly straight up, down and on either side. What is mind blowing is the fact that it can do this while flapping its wings a mere 30 times a minute while mosquitoes and houseflies need to flap their wings 600 and 1000 times a minute respectively.I am amazed at these little insects. They are just amazing to sit and watch the behavior.
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July 10th, 2013
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Comments (42)
Carla Parris
This is an amazing capture! His position is unusual and unexpected, and I love the clarity and detail!! v & f
Bianca Nadeau
What a fantastic capture Peggy! The eyes on this dragonfly are amazing. Great angle! v
JOHN TELFER
Peggy, WOW, that is simply an amazing capture the details for such a small creature and subject are remarkable you have done a fantastic job here. This is so far my favorite in this CFC Round, fav, voted and google promoted
Peggy Franz replied:
Thank so much John!! that means a lot to me. It took me a long time to get this little bugger :)
SophiaArt Gallery
Wow, I think you must have been intruding, he looks a little belligerent! Wonderful shot! v29
Charlie and Norma Brock
Little Dragon is quite colorful and bug eyed.. Very nice photograph.. and DOF is great enhancement.. VF,g+ Charlie