Dragonfly Details 2 by Leeco
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Nikon 7900 image.
This is the same female Eastern Pondhawk Dragonfly as yesterday's posting. She is eating the same bug as yesterday but the process is a little further along, lol. At this stage, the legs have been crunched up or discarded.
It is quite remarkable to see how wide a Dragonfly can open their mouth. The hinged arrangement of the lower jaw swings it down like the tail cargo door on a big military plane.
Although the majority of their food is so small one cannot really see what they are catching as they dart this way and that, some of them can eat prey that is quite large.
Tomorrow's posting of a male Eastern Pondhawk as it eats another Dragonfly illustrates this quite well.
Thanks to those who take the time to comment.
Lee.
Comments (14)
Another amazing shot. Good capture and very interesting. Stunning macro!
stunning magnification... and i like a lot those green tones!
wow this is a super macro its such a great image to look at mick
Great capture...
O yes super details...I love dragon......this is a real beauty
good macro shot.
Superb macro! Congratulations. BRAVO !
This is another amazing macro shot and the details are fantastic. I love the commentary too - thanks for sharing the knowledge. Hugs. xx
beautiful detail in this one; excellent macro!
Excellent work once again Lee super details
My what beautiful eyes she has. Gorgeous little thing. Superb capture. Bunny
It is also amazing how wide my mouth can open when my jaw drops in amazement! Simply stunning!
Excellent!! ROBY ;O);O):O);O);O)
Wow...this is a keeper. I have always taught that images are interesting when part of off the canvas. It lets the brain to part of the work. Excellent job on this crisp image.