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Old 08-28-2009, 11:10 PM
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Went to the Lotus Pond near work, It's been awhile since I'd been there. Dragon Flys everywhere. I used my Canon 200mm f/4.0 with a 1.4 extender and a circular polarizer. Why? I have no Idea, just experimenting. Hey what good is having stuff if ya don't use it?
I don't know if the Polarizer helped with the Bokeh or not.

Bokeh

[IMG]Some Bokeh[/IMG]
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Blue Dragon

[IMG]Dragon from Friday[/IMG]
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The Spiders were out waiting for a meal

[IMG]banana Spider[/IMG]
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An Invitation (Mating Pose)

[IMG]Red Dragon Vertical pose[/IMG]
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Thanks for looking and Have a Blessed Day!
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Old 08-28-2009, 11:34 PM
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Wow, what a beautiful series, I especially like the first image... that bokeh is amazing!
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Old 08-28-2009, 11:57 PM
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Michael, these are stunning .. i have to go hands down on the hands stand in the last ...
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These are fanbloodytastic!!! WOW! I LOVE the first one...I think because of the soft colours of the background...gorgeous! The last on is hilarious - should send that to national georgraphic or something! Thanks for sharing
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Old 08-29-2009, 12:33 AM
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These are outstanding ! I love the bokeh in the first image. They are all really wonderful, you did an
outstanding job with this set.
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Beautiful photos Michael, the first is so impressive with the bokeh and the last one looks like she needs a street corner and a lamp post.
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Old 08-29-2009, 01:38 AM
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Oh what awesome shots. Those wings are just like lace, and the colours, wow...really beautiful !!! Thankyou for sharing them.
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These are fantastic!! The spider looks so cool, and that last one, well, it is priceless! Thanks for sharing!

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You are an expert with dragon flies - awesome shots - all four.

However, my pick for the best one is no. 4.

Keep them coming - if only we had them here. Cheers, Bernz
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Michael. Love this series. The colors are fantastic, and I love the spectral highlights in your first shot.
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