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Dragon Fly Soaking Up The Sun
By Tubbyhippo

12 Jul, 2012
12 likes
This beautiful insect flew in and out of my garden for a minute or two
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I was so lucky Sticki, he stayed still enough time for me to take a few pics
12 Jul, 2012
i have tried for so long to get a picture of one of these, thats an amazing picture!!
12 Jul, 2012
I know they are so jittery aren't they!!
Thank you :-)
12 Jul, 2012
what did you say your camera was?
12 Jul, 2012
Panasonic Lumix FZ18
12 Jul, 2012
oh of course, those lumix have a great zoom dont they
12 Jul, 2012
Yes they do, I actually took this photo in Macro Mode possibly no more than a foot from "Herbie" !!!
12 Jul, 2012
just fantastic, looks a bit like he is wearing motorbike helmet and goggles.
12 Jul, 2012
yeh he does He He!!!! :-)))))))
12 Jul, 2012
make a great poster
12 Jul, 2012
It would wouldn't it------I'm still laughing re goggles and helmet :)
12 Jul, 2012
and at the same time i think he is doing a handstand/gymnastics
12 Jul, 2012
Send it to Countryfile Calendar comp, Tubbyhipo, sure it would stand a great chance.
12 Jul, 2012
I Did :-((
13 Jul, 2012
sad face??? they didnt like it?????
13 Jul, 2012
I don't think they did, no reply :-( There's always next year!!
13 Jul, 2012
they ought to give some feedback, i think its a stunning photo
13 Jul, 2012
Thank you Sticki, they have so many entries I suppose its impossible to give feedback to all. I must admit I was thinking where I would keep my new camera equipment!!!!
13 Jul, 2012
Get a new cupboard?
13 Jul, 2012
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12 Jul, 2012