Dragonfly on a Vine Acrylic Print

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Against a backdrop of sky blue, a lone dragonfly rests on a vine. A white puffy cloud slips across the corner of the shot, neither blocking the sun nor disturbing the dragonfly. The two branches of the vine are crossed delicately, with new growth of yellow-green leaves. The insect's wings shine like brass edging on eye glasses. The red-brown of the needle fly's body is mimicked in the color of the vines.

Dragonflies fascinate me; I will follow them until they stop and pose for me, as this one did, resting on a tangle of vines. The clear blue sky, with a small cloud reaching into the shot, provides the backdrop for this beautiful nature photo.

Phinizy Swamp, an urban swamp in Augusta, GA, offers pathways to view a variety of wildlife, including water fowl, wading birds, snakes, and many, many insects.

I've always loved looking at nature, drifting along with the ever-changing clouds, stopping to smell the roses. God's creation gives an abundant and ever changing variety of subjects for me to capture. I enjoy photographing all of nature, from the wide vistas of mountains and valleys, right down to spiders, butterflies, and dewdrops. I bought my first camera, a Canon AE-1, in 1979, and practiced and experimented and asked questions. I still ask questions and read blogs; but I've never taken a formal course or workshop. I switched to digital in 2000, which allows more experimenting, with instant feedback, so I can correct a shot immediately. My current camera is a Nikon D-90, with a 28-300 and a macro. Although I'm digital, I don't use...