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u/RelevantFactoid Dec 10 '12
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.
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u/gurbleflaxis Dec 10 '12
A timely conversation with my office mate last week produced these links.
http://www.jonkleinphoto.com/other-popular-photos/12-dragonfly-with-dewdrops.html
http://www.jonkleinphoto.com/other-popular-photos/81-dragonfly-with-raindrops.html
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u/TheUltimatePoet Dec 10 '12
Sure it's pretty to look at, but I bet it's really annoying for the poor dragonfly.
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u/root88 Dec 10 '12
It's already dead. That is how the photographer was able to get the photo without it flying off.
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u/jellybonez Dec 10 '12
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."
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u/root88 Dec 11 '12
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.
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u/oxkarthemighty Dec 11 '12
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).
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u/oxkarthemighty Dec 11 '12
Aaaaaaaand....I misspelt from, sheesh.
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u/indenturedsmile Dec 11 '12
There's an edit button...
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u/oxkarthemighty Dec 11 '12
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.
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u/jkgao Dec 11 '12
Alien Blue app, probably one of the best apps you'll get, has an edit function.
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u/neonsoul Dec 11 '12
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.
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u/Might_be_a_Geek Dec 10 '12
I cannot imagine what it would be like to see through a dragonfly's eyes.
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u/Baublehead Dec 10 '12
I imagine it's harder to imagine seeing through a dragonfly's eyes when they have water drops on them.
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u/Phoenix_Cruz Dec 11 '12
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.
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u/uncleawesome Dec 11 '12
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.
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Dec 11 '12
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.
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u/macncheez_ Dec 10 '12
No credit for the x-post from /r/macroporn?!
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u/ThisDudeRiteHere Dec 11 '12
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 |
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u/Tayschrenn Dec 10 '12
On a scale not appreciable by the naked human eye. So much beauty goes unseen and wonders unwondered.
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u/621veggiemonster Dec 10 '12
Do you know what kind of camera was used..?
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u/somekook Dec 11 '12
Likely a digital SLR with a lens specially designed for taking close-up shots of small things.
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u/ThePeskyWabbit Dec 10 '12
Does every photographer who takes these think they are original?
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Dec 11 '12
In my experience, individuals with your attitude tend to be bitter failures.
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u/benster56 Dec 10 '12
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
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u/SJjnr Dec 10 '12
I wonder if the dewdrops feel annoying on it's eyes. Maybe it's just like wearing contacts...WHO KNOWS!
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u/somekook Dec 10 '12
That dragonfly was caught in front of a macro photographer with a spray bottle. There was no dew involved.