Baby Martin
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by tnun:
Oh, nice and close.

Red Dragon...Fly
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by spiritualspatula:
Unreal coloring. The dark green background makes it even more shockingly red. I love when dragonflies pose in the "ready for flight" position for photos, adds tension to the picture.

Red Dragon...Fly
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by tnun:
You've managed to make a beautiful composition highlighting the wings and the red red red.

Nectar Nibbler
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by icu1965:
I agree, the noise does give it a canvas look. I really like the softness of this. Hard to believe that flower is really so small!

Florida Critter
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by icu1965:
I like the closeup of her face. Thanks for the info about her. I don't think we have those kind of turtles up here.

Baby Martin
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by JuliBoc:
This is so cool. I have never gotten a worthwhile shot of a Purple Martin. They are always just beyond the reach of my equipment.

Baby Martin
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Jedusi:
Lovely close up - these things seem to have such huge mouths when they open them up !

Baby Martin
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by MaryO:
Great detail on this little one! He doesn't look very downy so he was probably about ready to leave the nest. I often find the just-fledged babies easier to get close to than the more wary adults, regardless of species. This little one looks like he thought maybe you should be doing something more useful, like feeding him ;-)

Dovelet
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by Prism:
Looks like he's in caring hands...

Dovelet
by MelonMusketeer

Comment by JuliBoc:
It's a nice clear shot. What happened next?