Tuesday, April 26, 2011

Creative Challenge 150 ~ Me

 

Happy 150th Creative Challenge and in Particular I Wish to Thank

*DP*

Today's Challenge is

Me!

Today I was sitting out side enjoying a coffee

When suddenly

A small flash of blue flew past me

I looked over to the apple tree

And there it be

However on closer inspection there were three

So I ran inside and grabbed my little camera, trusty

Set it on macro setting quickly

Then slowly and quietly

I moved closer to the dragonfly 

Which was feeding off a leaf on the Apple tree.

Scroll down now and you will see

That Yes Precisely

My effort is now posted by a very happy Me!

 

 

I believe it to be a Common Blue Tail Dragonfly.

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37 comments:

  1. Lynda HApril 26, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    What a nice capture. Those little critters are so hard to photograph.

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  2. Cinabear CinnamonApril 26, 2011 at 11:29 PM

    Wonderful capture :) xx

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  3. caroline carolineApril 26, 2011 at 11:31 PM

    lovely..beautiful..secrets

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  4. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    You are so right Linda..they are so flighty.

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  5. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:34 PM

    Thanks Marcie. xo

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  6. Sue ZApril 26, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    And what a perfect captur it is. I
    never have seen one this close. Didn't
    know they have such round heads.
    Perfect macro.....

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  7. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:35 PM

    It is true...I have never seen them here before. They flew in stayed for a very short time and were off again.

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  8. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:37 PM

    Thanks Sue and I actually got a couple more good shots with great detail...I love those big blue heads lol remind me of a bugs life.

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  9. Lynne RApril 26, 2011 at 11:42 PM

    OH gosh that is a simply amazing capture .... stunning colours .... too beautiful ..... well done you!!!

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  10. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:44 PM

    Thanks Lynne. the good news is that it is as taken apart from the text and drop shadow frame.

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  11. Kitty Konnection PurrrrfectApril 26, 2011 at 11:46 PM

    Don't you just love when those amazing, unexpected moments happen??? Right place and perfect timing....absolutely stunning pic!

    The blue is his/her eye...NO?

    Your introductory write to that magnificent photo was a DELIGHT !!

    thanks for visiting, Milli !
    Creative Challenge #150 " Life~as Viewed by ME "

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  12. Bill JohnsonApril 26, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    Blimey, he looks guilty too. lol
    On the site that provided the Gun Powder for Guy Fawkes, the River Lea supplies the wetland for the Dragonfly Sanctuary in East London.
    This one looks a Royalist if every I saw one.
    A good thought for this week when we cheer the long reign of our Royal Family.
    Thank you Milli. lol lol lol.

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  13. Sue ZApril 26, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    Did you know they eat mosquitoes? Looks
    here like it is enjoying some leaf.

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  14. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:50 PM

    They are actually blue along the tail too. Viewed best from looking down on top of them. I had to shoot upwards looking as straight as I could at the screen.
    Hence Blue Tail Dragonfly. Thanks Linda.

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  15. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:53 PM

    Actually I did read this Sue..in fact they will eat any small insects on the leaves. Probably something very small we could not even see.
    They can feast on any Mozzies that they find. I do not like mozzies.

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  16. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:54 PM

    LOL..I will be watching the ROYAL WEDDING from my humble abode Bill..are you going to the wedding?

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  17. Bill JohnsonApril 26, 2011 at 11:56 PM

    Only if you choose me to carry your gadget bag. lol

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  18. Milli MusingsApril 26, 2011 at 11:57 PM

    LOL...looks like we both get to see it on TV..lol

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  19. Bill JohnsonApril 26, 2011 at 11:58 PM

    That' a four four sure good buddy.

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  20. Baz HApril 27, 2011 at 12:00 AM

    Beautiful words and shot as always Milli, I love the detail in this on a great capture;)

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  21. Milli MusingsApril 27, 2011 at 12:05 AM

    Smiles*

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  22. Milli MusingsApril 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    Thanks Baz...

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  23. Milli MusingsApril 27, 2011 at 12:06 AM

    You are always welcome Nik.

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  24. Virginia ~April 27, 2011 at 12:10 AM

    Oh, wow! You've captured every detail!

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  25. Jacob LadderApril 27, 2011 at 12:13 AM

    beautifully intricate photo and cute words to descibe the event!

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  26. Bill JohnsonApril 27, 2011 at 12:24 AM

    Smile you should at a square, four by four, like me. lol

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  27. Steve McQueenApril 27, 2011 at 12:53 AM

    Incredible photo! Timing is everything. A good lesson in always being prepared. Bravo!

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  28. tee skorApril 27, 2011 at 1:05 AM

    perfect!!!!!!!!

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  29. Mitchy LRApril 27, 2011 at 2:12 AM

    Fabulous photo Milli !! I love photographing these guys. This is actually a Damselfly, which are usually smaller and narrower with a smaller head than a Dragonfly. The blue ones, such as this one, are my faves.

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  30. dp ♥April 27, 2011 at 3:35 AM

    awesome me entry! *yay for the great capture*

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  31. Debby RosenbergApril 27, 2011 at 3:53 AM

    wow and wow, this photo is stunning...I know I've tried to photo these quick moving df's...never once LOL loved the self celebration to the write

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  32. ~~ Amalie ~~April 27, 2011 at 5:44 AM

    .... I'm sitting here impressed by your image, and once again, enlightened :)

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  33. Mindsnomad YayApril 27, 2011 at 7:16 AM

    Such a gorgeous shot.. That guy/girl is truly one of the kind. Is it rude to stare? guess the monitor wouldnt mind :P.

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  34. Tim CuleyApril 27, 2011 at 8:49 AM

    What a beautiful combination of words and photography. It takes something like this to make us really appreciate the earth and all its wonders.

    Unfortunately this week I decided to take the total opposite approach to things.

    Mother Earth

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  35. raj rajaniemiApril 27, 2011 at 8:54 AM

    Ah; the best from down under we have here amongst us!

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  36. Lucky Bean ,April 27, 2011 at 12:35 PM

    absolutely gorgeous...

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  37. Sonny, ♀ ♥ life ......April 27, 2011 at 5:55 PM

    amazing....just amazing

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