Insectopia

Published! In JPG Magazine Issue 17

by Jules Campbell

Uploaded 10 Apr 2008 — 58 favorites

© Jules Campbell

Insectopia

This is a common dragonfly in the Northern Territory of Australia. Seen in abundance during the change of seasons between monsoon and dry season. It is a magical time of year in the Top End of Australia.

This particular dragonfly watched my every move as I composed my camera, I was in absolute awe at his detail and found myself holding my breath as I focused just inches away. I felt we shared an understanding between human and creature for a fleeting moment in time.

Location details: My backyard, Humpty Doo, Northern Territory, Australia.
Image details: Hand-held Canon macro 100mm

Jules Campbell

36 responses

  • Fabio Greco

    Fabio Greco said (10 Apr 2008):

    Yeah !! great shot

  • coree coppinger

    coree coppinger gave props (10 Apr 2008):

    wonderful close up got me.

  • Brian Hagy

    Brian Hagy gave props (10 Apr 2008):

    Great detail in the eyes!

  • Danny Monster

    Danny Monster gave props (10 Apr 2008):

    intense close up

  • sabrina helas

    sabrina helas gave props (11 Apr 2008):

    very cool

  • jose gonzalez

    jose gonzalez said (12 Apr 2008):

    this is beautiful Superb macro.

  • Nathan Nowack

    Nathan Nowack gave props (14 Apr 2008):

    Wow!! And I thought my macro was close. Very nice!

  • Marshall

    Marshall gave props (15 Apr 2008):

    freaky! write something about it, please...

  • chris wigmore

    chris wigmore gave props (16 Apr 2008):

    woah! awesome detail

  • Courtney Brown

    Courtney Brown said (19 Apr 2008):

    Amazing capture and detail.

  • Jules Campbell

    Jules Campbell said (22 Apr 2008):

    Thanks so much to everyone that has commented and voted! You guys rock! As requested I'll write a little about 'red eye'. Cheers Jules :)

  • Jules Campbell

    Jules Campbell said (22 Apr 2008):

    About "Red Eye"...
    Well...I’d just like to say thank-you to this little guy that stayed still long enough for me to compose this shot -he watched my every move & I was too scared to breathe! Hehe -Jules

  • Todd Chonody

    Todd Chonody   gave props (22 Apr 2008):

    Great shot Jules!

  • Tiberiu Sahlean

    Tiberiu Sahlean gave props (23 Apr 2008):

    Amazing detalis! Very nice macro! TFS!

  • Laurie Search

    Laurie Search gave props (23 Apr 2008):

    Insanely great!

  • Romy Olarte

    Romy Olarte gave props (25 Apr 2008):

    wow! nice detailed macro shot.

  • Mackenzie Ashton

    Mackenzie Ashton said (25 Apr 2008):

    ahh-ma-zzing!

  • Alicia Aguirre

    Alicia Aguirre gave props (1 May 2008):

    This is Kool! Nice capture.

  • Renata Brandt

    Renata Brandt gave props (8 May 2008):

    Your photo is great! I just loved the details.

  • Meg Ryan

    Meg Ryan gave props (12 May 2008):

    Whoa. Exceptional!

  • Ray Chiarello

    Ray Chiarello gave props (20 May 2008):

    Awesome shot.

  • William Moore

    William Moore gave props (24 May 2008):

    superb clarity, details and dof...gorgeous

  • Sarah Hawkins

    Sarah Hawkins gave props (27 May 2008):

    Amazing shot! Excellent!!

  • Stephan Sachs

    Stephan Sachs gave props (29 May 2008):

    this one rocks definetively! YEAH!

  • Kimi Phillips

    Kimi Phillips gave props (9 Jun 2008):

    Wow! Excellent macro shot!

  • Patricia Green

    Patricia Green said (13 Sep 2008):

    Excellent

  • Raakesh Blokhra

    Raakesh Blokhra gave props (2 Oct 2008):

    Wonderful Macro shot ... I am considering a 100mm for my canon 40d ... have you used 180mm ? any comments appreciated!

  • Jules Campbell

    Jules Campbell said (2 Oct 2008):

    Thanks for everyone's wonderful feedback!! woohoo!!
    And Raakesh the 100mm far out ways the 180mm for sure!! The 180 big and bulky- I didn't like it at all. You'll never regret getting the 100mm its beautiful and so so close to an 'L' series lens.

  • Janice Mezzacappa

    Janice Mezzacappa gave props (3 Oct 2008):

    Superb, congrats on the published, the details are incredible!

  • Todd Krebs

    Todd Krebs gave props (9 Oct 2008):

    That's a CRAZY shot! Wow!!! Great capture!

  • Lynn H

    Lynn H gave props (16 Nov 2008):

    Great shot!

  • Teresa

    Teresa gave props (6 Dec 2008):

    WOW!

  • Tannaz santos

    Tannaz santos gave props (12 Dec 2008):

    really nice!

  • Sorin Costea

    Sorin Costea said (26 Jun 2009):

    WOW!!!

  • Becky Krawczyk

    Becky Krawczyk gave props (3 Sep 2009):

    Wow, great capture.

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