Japanese Mood and Dragon Reflection

[flavio]

I was told that there is an artificial lake at a mere 20 min. drive from home. I was told that I could find interesting birds to take pictures of. I arrived to the lake last Sat at around 18:00 Hs.
NO BIRDS.
I walked around, I found a quiet spot by the lake and waited for the birds to show up.
STILL, NO BIRDS.
I noticed the mosquitoes. And, boy, did they notice me?!
I also had a small discovery, almost a revelation. I found the dragonflies. They seem to be all hidding there, by that small lake. I saw only two varieties: Black and desert camouflage (I'll post a couple of samples of them after I process them).
After an hour or so of quiet and peaceful "meditation" (waiting for the birds, of course) the zen took ove me and I started seeing japanese images before my eyes. Here is one I wanted to share with you.

PS: if there is any japanese photographer looking, could you please let me know if I chose the right Hanko? Thanks!



Camera: Canon PowerShot SX100 IS
Exposure: 0.005 sec (1/200)
Aperture: f/5.0
Focal Length: 60 mm
Exposure: +0.48
ISO Speed: 200
Exposure Bias: 0 EV

[Ella1267]

These are awesome....these do have a zen feeling to them....

[flavio]

Originally Posted by Ella1267

These are awesome....these do have a zen feeling to them....

Thanks for looking and I'm glad you like it.
It is only ONE dragonfly and its matching reflecion. I know it is confusing but if you look at it for a second it will all make sense. Perhaps there is some underlying meaning to the non-obviousness of the image.

[dan.will60]

I love this shot it is so like a Japanese drawing, good job.
Thanks for sharing.

[PrimeTime]

Great eye flavio, i like it. Simple, clean image............great job on the b&w conversion also.

[flavio]

Originally Posted by dan.will60

I love this shot it is so like a Japanese drawing, good job.
Thanks for sharing.

Thanks to you.

Originally Posted by PrimeTime

Great eye flavio, i like it. Simple, clean image............great job on the b&w conversion also.

That is what I'm trying to say. You see: I did not PP the colors and tones (at least not too much) There is no b/w conversion. That is the atmosphere and the real colors of that moment (+/-). The water reflects the cloudy sky at sunset time I guess that gives the light purpulish tone to it. In a large version you can see the greens which are dark due to the lack of better light. The body of the insect is 100% black.


Thanks for taking the time to look and comment.

[shiraq]

excelent! good work!

[rubberslipper]

this is such an artistic photo...when i first glanced at it, it seemed like a painting to me and as i looked on it seemed more like a photograph. . . life imitating art? keep em coming.

[leonaashlee]

Very creative Flavio...and I love the wing action. Nice reflection. Looks just like so many other Japanese pictures I've seen....except I think those had cranes in them instead of dragonflies...lol
Nice shot

[flavio]

Originally Posted by rubberslipper

this is such an artistic photo...when i first glanced at it, it seemed like a painting to me and as i looked on it seemed more like a photograph. . . life imitating art? keep em coming.

Something like that crossed my mind when I took the shot.
Thanks for your kind words.