Comment from bpellephoto
For a first attempt this is not a bad take at all Susan. My first foray in this genre of photography resulted in one shot of several in which the viewer could with a little imagination see the dragonfly.

Your post capture efforts contribute much for the overall fine eye appeal this take has. I particularly like the mirror effect of the dragonfly.

Overall nice shot... Bob

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024

Bob,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on the Northern emerald dragonfly busy laying eggs in the water which allowed me to get this shot as she stayed in the same spot so I could focus on it. If I had a DSLR Camera I might have got a better image???
Susan

Comment from seshadri_sreenivasan

This is a beautiful shot of nature showing the dragon fly in the pond. You framed it well, and the light, shadows, colours, and composition worked well. Good effort!

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024

Sesha,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Northern emerald dragonfly laying eggs in the water.
Susan

Comment from Ray Gordon
Susan for a first timer photoing a dragon fly in flight, You did a great job and the spherical touch works great too. Thank you for sharing. Ray

 Comment Written 01-Aug-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024

Ray,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Northern emerald dragonfly laying eggs in the water. I used the Sphere to magnify the Dragonfly.
Susan

Comment from jesuel
what an amazing photo i really like it so im going to give you six stars the color is great the detail is great excellent depth great lighting fine work here

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024

James,
Thanks a million both for your complementary review & your welcome SIX star rating.
Susan

Comment from orchidrn
Susan, this shot is difficult to discern the dragonfly. I think to many like colors and reflections off the water hinder the definition of the insect.

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024

Michele
Thanks for taking the time to review this Drangonfly laying eggs in the water.
Susan

Comment from Vasilina Prilutskaia
Wow! It looks like it was painted with oils. It looks like a completely finished piece of art! You took a great photo! And you managed to show this work in a beautiful light! Congratulations!

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 01-Aug-2024

Vasilina,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Northern emerald Dragonfly. It's laying eggs in the water.
Susan

Comment from Mark Lovegrove
Hi Susan, this image of "Northern Emerald Dragonfly " has good colours, clarity and an interesting bubble effect. The reflections add to the shot. Always like the framing like it's ready to hang on the wall and your knowledge of common names and Latin. Well done and thanks for sharing :-)

 Comment Written 31-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 31-Jul-2024

Mark,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Northern emerald dragonfly ...Mr Google helps me with the Latin names.
Susan

Comment from nikman
A reasonable nature image posted here! Your composition captures an interesting scene. Unfortunately it is over exposed so that your dragonfly is not easily see. Otherwise a good try.

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024

Nik,
I have just uploaded another copy that I think is an improvement on this one with less contrast.
Thanks for taking the time to review this IMPERFET picture.
Susan

Comment from Maureen Woychyshyn
A very interesting and unique visual presented here. Love your composition shades tones and colors. Amazing skill to create this work. Well done. Thank you for sharing!

 Comment Written 28-Jul-2024

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reply by the author on 28-Jul-2024

Maureen,
Thanks a million for your complementary review on this Dragonfly in flight.
Susan