Emperor Dragonfly (Anax imperator) male.

Another capture from my latest encounter with the emperor of dragonflies. I was looking for interesting compositions to highlight the design patterns of this fascinating creature. I liked how this one turned out, except perhaps the harsh reflections of the flash on the wing. Maybe I should have positioned the flash more to the left (I had it on a bracket)...

Best viewed Large, On Black.

The theme for this weeks Macro Mondays is "Pattern" This is a Frank Lloyd Wright inspired lamp shade. HMM

"Heaven and earth will pass away, but My words will never pass away. "

Matthew 24:35

" .. but the word of the Lord endures forever. " 1 Peter 1:25

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Interesting pattern of Tree circle of Orchard RD, Singapore.

Panasonic GM5/Leica 45mm 1:2.8 macro.

Full model: www.flickr.com/photos/133041586@N06/19724377051/in/dateta...

Close-up of the head for impressiveness: www.flickr.com/photos/133041586@N06/19712609282/in/dateta...

Designed by me, ask anything that comes to mind (preferably about origami)

Week 15 - Patterns at Compositionally Challenged

One of many greenhouses at DeGoede Bulb Farm and Gardens. www.degoedebulb.com/

35mm macro shot on Olympus E-30 body.

The Universe is a case of recurring patterns and winning formulas. This principle is not bound by the concept of scale for the idea of a scale is merely the result of our perspective on the fabric.

A theme challenge photo for patterns.

floor tile pattern

Black jacket, red shirt, grey shorts, black patterned pantyhose, black shoes.

Cap Salou, Spain

Lygia Clark, ca. 1954-1956. Óleo sobre madera.

39mm f/6.3 1/80 seg ISO 400 Objetivo: TAMRON 18-270 mm f3.5-6.3 Di II VC

Ejercicio 30 GAP v3.0

Seamless repeat wallpaper pattern from www.patternhead.com

Patterns in the agricultural landscape. Aerial view potato fields in the Netherlands.

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