Blue Dasher
by wildiris

Comment by PapaBob:
I laughed when I saw this one, that thing looks like a cartoon helicopter. Very cool, congrats

Blue Dasher
by wildiris

Comment by nam:
Gorgeous.

Hot summer morning
by wildiris

Comment by NikonJeb:
Sublime. I really like this!

Two-striped Grasshopper
by wildiris

Comment by kanaj:
Outstanding, tack-sharp detail. Looks like something from a biology textbook!

Personally, I would prefer a slightly more generous crop to allow additional plant context and give the subject just a bit more breathing room and create a little more visual depth and contrast for the subject to "pop" against.

Two-striped Grasshopper
by wildiris

Comment by Barroness:
Gorgeous very crisp on every detail.

Mother's love
by wildiris

Comment by Barroness:
Congratulation! This is stunning, an amazing capture and the lighting is stunning. A perfect moment to capture.

Blue Dasher
by wildiris

Comment by Barroness:
Great and Masterful capture! really nice work from the eye contact to the coloration. Super imagery!

Mother's love
by wildiris

Comment by clickodak:
Congratulations on yellow ribbon. There's a real narrative here, a pause in the wild, a moment of connection. It's rare to capture animals in such an expressive and gentle pose. This image could illustrate the beauty of family bonds in nature, or simply remind us that even the most independent creatures have their moments of tenderness. Very nice capture.

Message edited by author 2025-08-11 15:22:38.

Blue Dasher
by wildiris

Comment by PennyStreet:
This is nice, love the creamy background

Mother's love
by wildiris

Comment by glad2badad:
Lost some detail on the crop / noise reduction, but is a fun capture.