Blue Dasher male, obelisking

first of many Blue Dashers photos to come - I love summer :-)

Winner, Nature's Pot-of-Gold animals challenge, dragonfly 6-09
Winner, Beautiful World Challenge Group 10, beginning with B 6-09

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betuwefotograaf...next month my own site.......... says:

Cool Macro my friend.........
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cfotos4fun-Russell says:

Magnificent macro!!!!!!!!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

StrengthFromAbove! (Tammy) says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Just so beautiful! Small Nature (front page insect contest), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Wow, outstanding!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Joanne-V says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called NATURE'S POT-of-GOLD ~~ Competitive Group {Post 1, Comment 1}, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Joanne-V says:

NaturesFinest
Please add this great photo to Nature’s Finest
Tag your photo with 'NaturesFinest'
CodePaster
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

First Leaf says:

I love summer, too, because it is too hot to go outside here and I can stay inside and see all of your AMAZING macros of bugs!!! :-P
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

asparks306 says:

cool shot...he is really hightailing it!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Dinky4u says:

outstanding macro
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

A.N.U.R.A.G. says:

Woho!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

A.N.U.R.A.G. says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Macro and Super Macro Mania/ Post 1 Comment and fav 3, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

diegocon1964 says:

Very good close up
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Macro Mike... Miracle Moments Photography says:

Superb shot...lovely capture and the details are exquisite.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

forbesimages says:

Great macro, nice catch !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

photogenesis ... says:

Wonderful shot!
So wonderful please accept this invitation to

Flickr Bronze Award
Post 1, and award 5
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Laido says:

Incredible shot..thanks
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Missy2004 says:

Beautiful close up. The recent warm weather has brought ours out Hooray!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jenofdiamond says:

Wonderful macro - spot on Vicki!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

LBooker (Lorraine) says:

the eye colour is an awesome colour and you have captured it so beautifully
*Thank-you for all your wonderful comments
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Welcome to my World/Comment on1pic (New Challenge Open), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

wow, fantastic close up Vicki!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Denis Hawkins says:

those eyes are great
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

e_monk says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Stuff With Six Legs, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Truus says:

wowow..super

The Nature Group
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

José Bernardo says:

The Nature Group
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Postman Smith says:

The Nature Group
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

phili_n_ [deleted] says:

Good macro

The Nature Group
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

cre8ive-M says:

The Nature Group
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Faisal! says:

nice macro
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Nounou 12 Maryse says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Vos plus belles photos[Nature only] - ( Invite pictures only), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

This photograph is absolutely superb!!
Good day
Friendships!
Maryse

Please also think to comment the other pictures of the pool with a kind
word along with the provided comment code and add the tag
'vosplusbellesphotos' - the other group members will thanks you!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

BeautyInDetails says:

Fantastic capture!

This beautiful photo seen in :

"World Nature & Wildlife Closeup"
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sure2talk says:

Exceptional macro! Thanks for your message Vicky, much appreciated.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

flips99 says:

Great details

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jajjen says:

This beautiful photo seen in :

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Post 1 Award 3
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Post Here
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

John "K" says:

WOW

This beautiful photo seen in :

"World Nature & Wildlife Closeup"
Post 1 Award 3
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

asparks306 says:

*nature* outpost!

Congratulations on your arrival to the outpost!
Please post your outstanding shot in the outpost now!
Don't forget.. TAG your shot with *nature* outpost
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

muledriver says:

great...i have not seen one yet....=-(
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

juergen.mangelsdorf says:

Excellent macro! Great portrait!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

liliane776 says:

Great shot

Your picture is really excellent !
Vos plus belles photos !
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

EricBronson. says:

Seen in / Vue dans :
Vos plus belles photos (Nature only)!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Jeff Holbrook says:

Macro perfection!!!
I saw this great image in:

Welcome to My World!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

jimwalker1962 says:

Wow...Wow...Wow..
NaturesFinest
This is really one of Natures Finest!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

corneliq says:

Gorgeous image!

Seen in / Vue dans :
Vos plus belles photos (Nature only)!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

msdstefan says:

NaturesFinest
This is really one of Natures Finest!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

buffalo_jbs01 says:

NaturesFinest
This is really one of Natures Finest!!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

mimbrava says:

Fantastic clarity, Vicki.

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robkirby12 says:

I saw this great image in:

Welcome to My World!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

bodji says:

Wow, awesome!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

realsilverstar ~ W.W. says:

This great photo was seen in Defender's Nature Macro and Close Up Group
Collect 4 DEFENDERS awards and add your photo to our 4 + section.
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Please remember to comment. A sweeper is used.
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Ed... says:

Muy buena!!

Felicidades

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

pinnicktabor says:

opdc says:

This great photo was seen in Defender's Nature Macro and Close Up Group
Collect 4 DEFENDERS awards and add your photo to our 4 + section.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

judder1952 says:

RaffertyEvans "Off Line" says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Photos that are top in your Flickr, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

RaffertyEvans "Off Line" says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Your top macros, and we'd love to have this added to the group!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Leona Blanca says:

This is Just So Beautiful!

Just So Beautiful! (admin invite only)
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

whitebuffalobk says:

This beautiful photo seen in :

"World Nature & Wildlife Closeup"
Post 1 Comment 3
Don't forget, If you receive 4 Awards from this group=>Post Here
If you receive 5+ Awards
Post Here
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Carol (Nona)-babysitting today says:

This is Just So Beautiful!

Just So Beautiful! (admin invite only)
Oh what big eyes you have, grandma LOL! Vicki, this is an incredible shot! Yes, we loved the rain today and hope the drought will soon be over!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

natural wonders photography says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called "World Nature&Wildlife HALL OF FAME"(INVITED ONLY), and we'd love to have this added to the group!Congratulations!!
Your photo received 5+ Awards from
"World Nature & Wildlife Closeup"

++ Hall of Fame Award ++ ( Invitation )
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"World Nature & Wildlife HALL OF FAME"(INVITE ONLY)
Post 1 Award 3
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PF60 says:

rainbow As a winner in one of Nature's Pot-of-Gold Challenge Rooms, you are invited to join a special Hall-of-Fame group and add this winning photo to POG Challenge Winners - Hall of Fame

If the same photo wins multiple times, here's what you can do:
2-4 wins, post a small size to the Hall-of-Fame: BRONZE Room
5-9 wins, post a small size to the Hall-of-Fame: SILVER Room
10+ wins, post a medium size to the Hall-of-Fame: GOLD Room
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

MissusK says:

Amazing macro!

TGIF at:
The World Through My Eyes
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

agusandy72 says:

This photo is so wonderful. You deserve another award!

"World Nature & Wildlife HALL OF FAME"(INVITE ONLY)
Post 1 Award 3
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ric seet says:

HI Vicki, I salute you. Your dragonflies are sooooooo ---- oooo much better than my. I still have lots of learning to do and getting there slowly.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

emace says:

Wicked awesome!

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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Twinclarinets says:

What a glorious photo! I think the Blue Dasher has come to be my favorite. There's just SOMETHING about the color, and especially the coloring of their little faces!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

archers30 - Jo'Berg in 1wk - Going to Kruger says:

This photo is so wonderful. You deserve another award!

"World Nature & Wildlife HALL OF FAME"(INVITE ONLY)
Post 1 Award 3
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

davidcreebirder says:

Vicki---I am impressed---nice closeup of what looks like a dragon fly to me.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

PrairieHill (busy) says:

Nice macro! I love the color in this one. I wish I saw dragonflies in my yard more often than I do. Maybe just a couple times per summer. I'll have to drive the a creek or nearby lake to get more shots of them. About twenty minutes drive, either way.
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Sekitar (away til march) says:

I love this photo! It deserves another award!

This photo was seen in ***The Feel of Photography***</
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sinkha63 says:

Superb portrait!

I saw this wonderful photograph
in the Nothing But The Best Group
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

Steve aka Crispin Swan says:

This is truly a Masterpiece!
Seen in:

Nature's Gallery {photos with 5+ faves Only} Award 2
Thank you for posting!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

ek'nmy says:

*nature* outpost!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

leasaunt says:

absolutely incredible, well done!

*nature* outpost!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

azalea lover says:

This is truly a Masterpiece!
Seen in:

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Thank you for posting!
Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

sure2talk says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Beautiful World Challenge Group (Mainly Nature), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

CONGRATS you are the winner of challenge #11---Beginning with 'B' ...please tag your photo "beautifulworldchallenges" and post it to the group pool. You now have 18 hours to open a new challenge with the same # as the one you have won ....which is #11
Beautiful World
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Posted 8 months ago. ( permalink )

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Your fantastic color picture is my winner!
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Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

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bkwdayton says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Color Photo Award - CHAMPIONS, and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Congratulations! Your photo is a

BRONZE Medalist Round 8 - "OUR WORLD" SERIES: MACROS Perpetual Contest - 2009
Color Photo Award - PREMIER.

Post your Medal-winning photo to Color Photo Award - CHAMPIONS

Color Photo Award - CHAMPIONS

The group that helps you check your photo's eligibility for contests at Color Photo Award - PREMIER
Posted 2 months ago. ( permalink )

bkwdayton says:

Hi, I'm an admin for a group called Color Photo Award - BRONZE (qualified photos only - see Rules), and we'd love to have this added to the group!

Your fantastic color picture is an Admin or Moderator choice for a Color Photo Award - BRONZE trophy. You may post your photo to Color Photo Award - BRONZE right away. You do not need to collect trophies from Color Photo Award - PREMIER.

Congratulations! Your photo is a BRONZE Color Photo Award winner.

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Blue Dasher male, obelisking

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betuwefotograaf...next month my own site.......... says:

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