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Dragonfly covered in dewdrops. (i.imgur.com)

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[–]somekook 198 points199 points ago

That dragonfly was caught in front of a macro photographer with a spray bottle. There was no dew involved.

[–]hypnoderp 57 points58 points ago

Came here to say the same thing. Feel like this needs to be more widely known outside the photography community.

[–]YOLO_HASHTAG_SWAG 15 points16 points ago

Well consider me newly informed. Can't stop the signal.

[–]AntonChigur 4 points5 points ago

Can't stop or won't stop?

[–]TheHappyRogue 8 points9 points ago

get it get it

[–]ruraph 1 point2 points ago

I will.

[–]asshatnowhere 4 points5 points ago

i could swear there was another account that has the same name...

[–]YOLO_HASHTAG_SWAG 3 points4 points ago

HASHTAG_YOLOSWAG is an impostor.

[–]coder2 2 points3 points ago

How's your lovebot bride?

[–]YOLO_HASHTAG_SWAG 4 points5 points ago

We're doing well.

[–]whatwasigonnasay 4 points5 points ago

Is there anything more pathetic than copying another redditors username?

[–]Random_Link_Roulette 0 points1 point ago

Cant Stop he said !

[–]uneditablepoly 1 point2 points ago

Unless they kill you with a sword.

[–]root88 18 points19 points ago

If there are two things that every macro photographer loves, it's dead bugs and water drops.

[–]patssle 25 points26 points ago

I took this photo with a macro-lens...it was certainly alive. Just took a little patience slowly moving to get that close.

http://i.imgur.com/xD3Ug.jpg

[–]Trevid 14 points15 points ago

I was able to get this photo because the dragonfly was caught in a spider web.

[–]Its_Not_My_Blood 3 points4 points ago

Did you set it free?

[–]Trevid 6 points7 points ago

No, I let nature take its course. Here is a video of the event. The video has been edited to a shorter length because the majority of the video I took was out of focus.

[–]AceMgy 1 point2 points ago

This is like watching the arachnid version of "The Old Man and the Sea" except he (she?) actually gets the big fish at the end.

So now that I think about it it's not much like that book at all...

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[–]Takuya-san 1 point2 points ago

I'm not much of a photographer, but I prefer the original. Really beautiful shot.

[–]mattindustries 1 point2 points ago

I replied to the wrong guy, woops.

[–]darkdeus 4 points5 points ago

Nice, I took this with a crappy point and shoot camera then cropped it. http://farm8.staticflickr.com/7092/7359476562_883800dfc2_b.jpg

Looks like the same dragonfly!

[–]mattindustries 2 points3 points ago

Made some edits, hope you like them.

[–]derptyherp 0 points1 point ago

Oh neat. The lighter shades of the original bring out a more mystic feel to me, but I do like the darker shades here regardless. Very cool.

[–]Hjortur95 1 point2 points ago

That's nuts

[–]Kontroll 0 points1 point ago

Nice shot. But he's stealing your hardware. SQUISH IT!!!

[–]PuntzJones 0 points1 point ago

What lens were you using?

[–]root88 0 points1 point ago

Great shot. However, you didn't spray it with water while it remained completely still. Your shot is filled with movement.

[–]tjm_hay 6 points7 points ago

http://struller.deviantart.com/art/red-veined-darter-II-70941211

[–]somekook 10 points11 points ago

taken before sunrise, when the dew covers everything.

Yeah, I'm calling bullshit.

[–]AlpakaWhacker 3 points4 points ago

Even so... its still a beautiful photograph

[–]milordi 0 points1 point ago

/r/karmaconspiracy/

[–]Flo_Rida 0 points1 point ago

Torches shall be readied

[–]LionHead25 1 point2 points ago

NO WAY!!!! I thought that this guy just has the greatest timing ever and can sneak up on bugs

[–]diaperbandit 0 points1 point ago

Macro photographer here: A spray bottle will not produce droplets that look like that... But, there are other artificial ways to get that look.

[–]TheAccident1986 49 points50 points ago

"I can't see shit"

[–]jeaton 20 points21 points ago

http://i.imgur.com/gmWTh.jpg

[–]dekigo 11 points12 points ago

D:

[–]guy_from_canada -1 points0 points ago

Damn, you beat me to it.

[–]Bemyhero 0 points1 point ago

Why can't I stop laughing at this?

[–]TrustInHenry 30 points31 points ago

neat. Now see if you can get him to sit on a CD.

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[–]photoknut 3 points4 points ago

I understood that references, reference.

[–]RelevantFactoid 21 points22 points ago

There are more than 5,000 known species of dragonflies, all of which (along with damselflies) belong to the order Odonata, which means “toothed one” in Greek and refers to the dragonfly’s serrated teeth.

[–]neckbeard_dominance 18 points19 points ago

YOU ARE NOW SUBSCRIBED TO DRAGONFLY FACTS!

[–]themoonrulz 1 point2 points ago

God damnit

[–]jellybonez 0 points1 point ago

Go on!

[–]cdude 2 points3 points ago

flying rape

[–]Wring72 7 points8 points ago

Original Photo

Good job not linking to it

[–]gurbleflaxis 6 points7 points ago

A timely conversation with my office mate last week produced these links.

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/sciencetech/article-2204470/The-dragonflies-pose-picture-undertake-daily-shower.html

http://www.jonkleinphoto.com/other-popular-photos/12-dragonfly-with-dewdrops.html

http://www.jonkleinphoto.com/other-popular-photos/81-dragonfly-with-raindrops.html

[–]TheUltimatePoet 15 points16 points ago

Sure it's pretty to look at, but I bet it's really annoying for the poor dragonfly.

[–]root88 15 points16 points ago

It's already dead. That is how the photographer was able to get the photo without it flying off.

[–]jellybonez 13 points14 points ago

You can always count on root88 to suck the joy out of every photo.

"Yeah, that sailor kissing that lady at the harbour? He died 20 years ago."

[–]root88 0 points1 point ago

I don't know why, but for some reason, people often care more about how a photo was taken than how it looks. If you are fascinated by the amazing thing the photographer found, this image isn't take interesting. If you are amazed by the great image that the photographer created, it is. Personally, I only ever care about the end result, I don't care how many tricks or how much photoshop is used. I mainly pointed it out because this is a photography thread and someone else may have wanted to recreate the shot.

[–]oxkarthemighty 7 points8 points ago

It's not already dead, it's early in the morning when it's cold. I've taken quite a few photos during this time. Insects don't move, but you can see his multi faceted eye looking directly at the camera. When a dragonfly (or any other insect for that matter dies) the color starts to fade frome the eyes extremely fast. That, and the eyes would lose the directional focal point (that little black pupil-like thing in the center).

[–]oxkarthemighty 1 point2 points ago

Aaaaaaaand....I misspelt from, sheesh.

[–]indenturedsmile 4 points5 points ago

There's an edit button...

[–]oxkarthemighty 1 point2 points ago

Yeah, not on my iPad. At least that I have found at least. I'm kinda new to posting on Reddit. My computer is a lot easier for my new found Reddit addiction.

[–]jkgao 3 points4 points ago

Alien Blue app, probably one of the best apps you'll get, has an edit function.

[–]oxkarthemighty 1 point2 points ago

Just bought it on your recommendation. Seems pretty cool! Thanks!

[–]root88 1 point2 points ago

Fair enough. It's way easier with dead ones and photoshop.

[–]neonsoul 3 points4 points ago

it's natural for many dragonflies. they collect dew overnight and it uses its tongue to lick it up. a easy water supply for arid living dragonflies.

[–]Might_be_a_Geek 2 points3 points ago

I cannot imagine what it would be like to see through a dragonfly's eyes.

[–]Baublehead 4 points5 points ago

I imagine it's harder to imagine seeing through a dragonfly's eyes when they have water drops on them.

[–]Phoenix_Cruz 2 points3 points ago

I think the generic "see hundreds of images at once" stereotype you see on TV all the time is bogus. Sight is determined as by the brain's use of the information as much as(if not more than) the eyes themselves.

[–]uncleawesome 0 points1 point ago

Im sure they see just one big picture. I have two eyes and only see one image. Shouldn't be different no matter how many eyes.

[–]HighVoltageTurtle 0 points1 point ago

Exactly. They'll just be able to see in a nearly 360 degree picture, most likely. Which is still pretty hard to comprehend. Being able to look in front and behind you at the same time? Pah.

[–]RhinoAttack 0 points1 point ago

I felt like this on LSD once.

[–]chigonzo 4 points5 points ago

Oh, look. This old chestnut.

[–]macncheez_ 1 point2 points ago

No credit for the x-post from /r/macroporn?!

[–]Hjortur95 0 points1 point ago

Am I going to find 30+ min star craft videos on that sub?

[–]macncheez_ 0 points1 point ago

Absolutely not. Nothing but amazing high def photography. Enjoy.

[–]epicemboar 1 point2 points ago

this is old as fucking dirt

[–]ThisDudeRiteHere 1 point2 points ago

Anyone seeking more info might also check here:

title comnts points age /r/
Eyes see you. 1com 19pts 1yr pics
Bugs are Beautiful! 3coms 18pts 1yr pics
Dewdrops on a Dragonfly (more in comments) 4coms 23pts 1yr pics
Dew Drop Macro 0coms 16pts 8mos pics
Morning Dew Vs Dragonfly 28coms 986pts 4mos pics
Dew drenched dragonfly 4coms 147pts 4mos pics
Dew you know what I mean? 5coms 13pts 1yr pics

source: karmadecay

[–]trolls_you 3 points4 points ago

OMG...this would be amazing if I hadn't seen it a million times before on reddit.

[–]Wants_to_be_accepted 0 points1 point ago

Original?

[–]GhOHst 0 points1 point ago

Sure it looks cool. But it creeps me the fuck out

[–]xXShatter_ForceXx 0 points1 point ago

This is pretty serious

[–]xsited1 0 points1 point ago

He should've used Rain-X.

[–]CapnCrimsonChin 0 points1 point ago

His visuals must be INSANE

[–]Tayschrenn 0 points1 point ago

On a scale not appreciable by the naked human eye. So much beauty goes unseen and wonders unwondered.

[–]621veggiemonster 0 points1 point ago

Do you know what kind of camera was used..?

[–]somekook 0 points1 point ago

Likely a digital SLR with a lens specially designed for taking close-up shots of small things.

[–]OverflowingAwesome 0 points1 point ago

we must zoom in further

[–]Grazsrootz 0 points1 point ago

DEW WHAT RU DOIN? DEW, STAHP!

[–]mlc2475 1 point2 points ago

"goddammit - I just got out of the shower!"

[–]subtype 0 points1 point ago

It upsets me to know I will never be able to take a photo of such quality and detail.

[–]gowahoo 0 points1 point ago

Showed this to my soon to be 4 year old. Her comment: "It's made of candy!"

[–]Feleaf[S] 1 point2 points ago

lol

[–]IKOZAE 0 points1 point ago

THE EYES!

[–]ijobuby 1 point2 points ago

Dragonfly: GET DIS WATER OFF MAH FACE

[–]trisk85 0 points1 point ago

Nature knows how to make perfect honeycomb structures.. Amazing.

[–]A---Scott 0 points1 point ago

This made me blink a bunch of times to get the dew off.

[–]AllUltima 0 points1 point ago

Can't see SHIT, captain!

[–]callmechad 0 points1 point ago

Haven't seen this before!!! Oh wait....

[–]Lrs8855 0 points1 point ago

Given how the eyes of a dragonfly work: relevant.

[–]somme46 0 points1 point ago

THESE AREN'T MY GLASSES

[–]kingpatt 1 point2 points ago

Very similar to the album cover of Eye Contact by Gang Gang Dance

[–]charoh 0 points1 point ago

Do the dew!

[–]Kontroll 0 points1 point ago

OOOOWWW ACID FLASHBACK WHOA

[–]rdpulfer 0 points1 point ago

Coming to a Zales near you.

[–]JUICYJ420 0 points1 point ago

Wow

[–]mikeymike10 0 points1 point ago

Beautiful

[–]soupykatz 0 points1 point ago

This photo is as old as time.

[–]BaronVonBabyeater -1 points0 points ago

I think my OCD exploded.

[–]mhdozier 0 points1 point ago

repost

[–]morginzez 0 points1 point ago

Sprayed or not, this one is actually fucking beautyful. I would not be able to make a picture like this.

[–]CallinInstead 0 points1 point ago

dat refraction

[–]CensoredBlonde 0 points1 point ago

Stunning

[–]ThePeskyWabbit 0 points1 point ago

Does every photographer who takes these think they are original?

[–]MogusMaximus 5 points6 points ago

In my experience, individuals with your attitude tend to be bitter failures.

[–]ThePeskyWabbit -2 points-1 points ago

Im no failure but im bitter as fuck

[–]JavaLSU 2 points3 points ago

Are you bitter because someone stole all your apostrophes?

[–]SJjnr -2 points-1 points ago

I wonder if the dewdrops feel annoying on it's eyes. Maybe it's just like wearing contacts...WHO KNOWS!

[–]gt35built 0 points1 point ago

Those are THC crystals.

[–]benster56 0 points1 point ago

Dragonfly:

Oh, what the fuck is this guy doing with a spray bott-

FUCKING SHIT IT HURTS WATER IN MY EYES I CAN'T FUCKING SEE FUCK

[–]YOLO_HASHTAG_SWAG -2 points-1 points ago

Now we need to inta-freeze it. I bet it would look even sweeter.

[–]NoHighMath -1 points0 points ago

Buggy probably thinks he's tripping SACK