Another Dragonfly
by Pug-H

Comment by Pug-H:
Yes, another dragonfly. Of course, I thought there'd be a lot of them in the challenge, but I also take a lot of photos of dragonflies as there are so many of them in Japan. I can't quite identify this one from the pictures in my Japanese dragonfly book, but it's pretty common in my area.
I had actually put this one in as a placeholder - my original idea was to take a macro of some new kitchen sponges I had bought, if only to get away from the bugs.
On Friday, the score was 6.995 or thereabouts, but it steadily declined over the weekend... and especially it dipped in the last few hours.

Another Dragonfly
by Pug-H

Comment by graphicfunk:
Lovely and fascinating to look at. Congratulations on your top 10 finish.

Another Dragonfly
by Pug-H

Comment by pawdrix:
Great, great image. Bravo on a fine finish.

Another Dragonfly
by Pug-H

Comment by Artyste:
That's one sweet shot Pug.. congrats.

Another Dragonfly
by Pug-H

Comment by SJCarter:
Beautiful colors and amazing DOF on body. DOF is a little off on far legs, wings, and eyes. Highlight glare on eyes is a little distracting and bright spot in upper left, but otherwise great background. Very nice capture. 7

Bubbles, Circles
by Pug-H

Comment by jseyerle:
I love this shot.. I really cant think of a comment to help it..

Bubbles, Circles
by Pug-H

Comment by Cutter:
hard to put finger on it, but the dots look fake and hurt the eyes.

Bubbles, Circles
by Pug-H

Comment by Caltrop:
For this contest everyone who has the word �circle� in their title is getting a lower score. This is a copy and paste version that I am including in every photo that I downgrade due to the title. We as members of DPchallenge know the topic of the challenge � we do not need to reread the topic every time we reach a photo. If circle is in the title and it is appropriate I will most likely not down grade, but it better be good. I am sorry if you do not agree with my method of protest � but scores are all I have.

Another Dragonfly
by Pug-H

Comment by gaurawa:
good capture... very even lighting..

Another Dragonfly
by Pug-H

Comment by amber:
I love the way the wings are like gossamer as they reach the edge of the image,