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Dragonfly Emerging...

Dragonfly Emerging...

Dragonfly larva climbs up out of the water and dries. Then the crispy shell breaks along the back, and the new being appears; what we perceive as something much...
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Dragonfly larva climbs up out of the water and dries. Then the crispy shell breaks along the back, and the new being appears; what we perceive as something much more beautiful.
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Canon PowerShot D10

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Aperture f/2.8 ISO 160 Shutter 1/500

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Dec, 2014

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524

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Awards

Top Choice

+10

Superb Composition

+2

Magnificent Capture

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Peer Award

+1

Absolute Masterpiece

Superior Skill

Outstanding Creativity

All Star

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Wow, how awesome! I've never even considered this stage of the dragonfly's life. Not only is it an amazing shot to happen upon, but the lighting is fantastic!

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