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Friday, November 4, 2011

Joy in the Unexpected




I had a subject in mind, a mission to accomplish when I went in search with my camera this afternoon....and look what I found instead!




 Thankfully this golden dragonfly hopped and hovered around, not in too much of a hurry to leave our backyard.

So what was my mission? To check up on this surprise poppy from yesterday!







Hope you all have a pleasant weekend, finding beauty in the expected and unexpected.

Sharing at Shoot. Edit. Submit (first photo chosen  in the Top 5), Sneak Peek Friday, Macro Friday, I Heart Macro, Weekly Kodachrome.

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53 comments:

  1. LanlizzyNovember 4, 2011 at 5:35 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous, your photography is stunning as is your subject matter!! I always love visiting your blog.

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  2. Carole M.November 4, 2011 at 5:39 PM

    you ticked all the boxes offering dragonfly and poppy in the same post! Absolutely beautiful nature's bounty portrayed. Love your background music too.

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  3. HANS-PETER ZÜRCHERNovember 4, 2011 at 6:21 PM

    Traurig lässt die Libelle ihre Flügel hängen, sie fühlt den nahen Winter...

    Sehr schöne Macros!

    Liebe Grüsse vom Hans-Peter

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  4. Pieni LintuNovember 4, 2011 at 6:50 PM

    So so pretty!!!

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  5. Nadege,November 4, 2011 at 6:54 PM

    The dragonflies around here don't seem to want to sit still long enough for me to take a shot at them. Wonderful crisp details on yours.

    The petals on that gorgeous poppy, look like tissue paper.

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  6. Joop ZandNovember 4, 2011 at 6:59 PM

    I like these pictures very much..... very well done again.

    Greetings, Joop

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  7. AnonymousNovember 4, 2011 at 7:30 PM

    Two fabulous captures. Your macro of the dragonfly is incredible, well done.

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  8. UnknownNovember 4, 2011 at 8:21 PM

    Great photo of the dragonfly, I have often tried to get one but they are usually too quick for me!

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  9. s.cNovember 4, 2011 at 8:47 PM

    You really are a master in marcro shooting, Love it and the dragonfly is a welcome guest there.

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  10. JillNovember 4, 2011 at 8:52 PM

    These are stunning! I just can't get over the details you are able to capture.

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  11. MayNovember 4, 2011 at 9:08 PM

    Wow, a pink poppy???

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  12. Snap Dragon PhotographyNovember 4, 2011 at 9:45 PM

    Enjoyed this series. Shows what patience and stealth you have to photograph a dragonfly. Keep them coming! -K

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  13. Stewart MNovember 4, 2011 at 10:18 PM

    Hi - Cup Day was good! Although I did have to spend too long in a car coming home!

    Very nice dragonfly!

    Cheers - Stewart M - Melbourne

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  14. Thoughtfully Blended HeartsNovember 4, 2011 at 10:35 PM

    Absolutely gorgeous...thanks for starting my day with some beautiful eyey candy!

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  15. geaninaNovember 4, 2011 at 10:41 PM

    :) gourgeuos photos !

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  16. Serendipity is SweetNovember 4, 2011 at 11:04 PM

    Such gorgeous details! LOVE your photos ;)

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  17. Gone CountryNovember 4, 2011 at 11:28 PM

    Great shots of the dragonfly! There is so much detail in the wings it amazes me how creative God is!

    Pretty flower too!

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  18. KimNovember 5, 2011 at 12:14 AM

    The poppy is so pretty, but that dragonfly is just spectacular! What a great capture.

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  19. NayanaNovember 5, 2011 at 12:56 AM

    wow..great capture because they sure do fly faster:)

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  20. Ashley SiskNovember 5, 2011 at 1:02 AM

    That first shot is awesome - love the detail!

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  21. Neha@ All things beautifulNovember 5, 2011 at 1:53 AM

    Your shots are stunning!

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  22. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 3:13 AM

    Stunning dragonfly.
    And, I love poppies!
    Wonderful.

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  23. Tobias MannNovember 5, 2011 at 3:24 AM

    These are increadible shots, especially the detail captured in each. Where are you shooting? To still have such greenery.

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  24. Jenni C'sNovember 5, 2011 at 5:05 AM

    your dragonfly is stunning!!!!!

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  25. Connie SmileyNovember 5, 2011 at 5:29 AM

    These are amazing! I love that first dragonfly, poised for action.

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  26. Brenda Leyland @ Its A Beautiful LifeNovember 5, 2011 at 5:34 AM

    Now that's truly a glimpse of the beautiful.. heaven on earth....

    I love coming to visit!

    Best to you......

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  27. FilipBlogNovember 5, 2011 at 6:08 AM

    I am surprised how sharp the image of the wings is.

    Greetings,
    Filip

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  28. Karin M.November 5, 2011 at 6:34 AM

    Das sind großartige Macros...die Flügel der Libelle sind so zart und fein...und die Mohnblüte hat eine so schöne Farbe...perfekte Aufnahmen...
    LG: Karin

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  29. GigaNovember 5, 2011 at 6:55 AM

    A u nas już ważki nie fruwają i nie kwitną maki, dlatego też z wielką przyjemnością oglądałam je u Ciebie. Pozdrawiam

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  30. MarijkeNovember 5, 2011 at 7:05 AM

    Must be wonderfull having so much time making beautiful photo's like you do. Gougeous.
    Have a beautiful weekend.
    gr. marijke

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  31. HelmaNovember 5, 2011 at 7:06 AM

    What an amazing beautiful pictures of the dragonfly. also your flower pictures below are truly magnificent.

    Greetings, Helma

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  32. UnknownNovember 5, 2011 at 8:15 AM

    Pretty darn amazing my friend. I love seeing dragonflies. And you have captured it perfectly.. And your poppy is posing pretty for you!!

    Hugs, Linda

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  33. GemelNovember 5, 2011 at 9:59 AM

    A divine mission indeed.

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  34. LizNovember 5, 2011 at 10:28 AM

    Very great indeed.

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  35. AngelgirlpjNovember 5, 2011 at 1:29 PM

    Oh my goodness how cool. I think I will need to grab my camera and take a walk tomorrow afternoon, it's supposed to be nice.

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  36. thefisherladyNovember 5, 2011 at 4:02 PM

    sigh... that looks like my garden two months ago... oh such simple intricate beauty from our Father's good hand!
    I'll soon be counting snowflakes all in their beauty :)

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  37. forgetmenotNovember 5, 2011 at 4:22 PM

    Amazing macro of the dragonfly. And, that poppy is so soft, delicate and "delicious" looking--lovely!! Have a nice weekend. Mickie :)

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  38. LizNovember 5, 2011 at 11:01 PM

    What an amazing capture of a dragonfly! I have yet to capture one myself.
    And the Poppy is just divine!!

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  39. WonderNovember 6, 2011 at 11:08 AM

    thanks for sharing this "happy"! so beaUtiful. Praise the Lord for amazing creation :)

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  40. bohemiannie! artNovember 6, 2011 at 11:23 AM

    wow..past wow!

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  41. T...November 6, 2011 at 2:08 PM

    simply stunning...wonderful capture of the dragonfly and what a wonderful poppy, never have I seen that colour.....

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  42. Tracey LeederNovember 6, 2011 at 2:09 PM

    What a gorgeous dragonfly. He was a wonderful find. That poppy shot or shots is so beautiful. Beautiful shade, I love it..

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  43. AnnetteNovember 6, 2011 at 3:16 PM

    Magnificent capture of the dragonfly! And a beautiful poppy too!

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  44. Grandma DealNovember 6, 2011 at 3:59 PM

    I've never seen a golden dragonfly. Very beautiful Photography.

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  45. SharylNovember 6, 2011 at 5:04 PM

    I can see why you were after the poppy. It is truly lovely. But what a wonderful surprise the dragonfly...and how thoughtful of it to sit still a moment so you could snap a couple of photos for our viewing pleasure! Glad you went out at just the right time!

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  46. TanyaNovember 7, 2011 at 9:40 AM

    Your dragonfly photos are amazing! The detail you were able to capture just blows me away.

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  47. CraftyHopeNovember 7, 2011 at 10:00 AM

    Such delicacy in both of your shots; the dragonfly wings as well as the flower petals are quite inspiring. Thanks for sharing them with us!

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  48. Jennifer {Studio JRU}November 7, 2011 at 11:27 AM

    Oh I just love that delicate pink poppy! I hope to find pink to plant around here too! And the wings on that amazing creature... they are just spectacular! Beautiful post!!

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  49. kimNovember 7, 2011 at 11:41 AM

    The dragonfly is amazing. We have had swarms before and I love standing and watching them. Your flowers remind us here that spring will come again....we just have to get through the snow!

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  50. EMilyNovember 8, 2011 at 11:18 PM

    Those are great dragonfly shots! and what a welcome 'surprise'!

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  51. TeachinfourthNovember 8, 2011 at 11:48 PM

    That top shot is absolutely amazing...I can't get over the detail. Wonderfully done!

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  52. kareninkenaiNovember 9, 2011 at 5:58 PM

    Visiting from "I Heart Macro" - you have a beautiful Blog; amazing images and photography composition. Your love for the art shows through very well. Thank you. kareninkenai

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  53. AnonymousNovember 11, 2011 at 3:16 AM

    amazing macro shot!

    Light Trigger: our entry

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