
Dragonacious

by Joe Schofield
Title
Dragonacious
Artist
Joe Schofield
Medium
Photograph
Description
Just a moment to pose....
The dragonfly has been a subject of intrigue in every single continent it is found in, and with each civilization, has developed a unique meaning to it, its behavior and its lifestyle.
The word Dragonfly and the family it belongs to, Odonata, have evolved from the many myths associated with Dragonflies and their taxonomic cousins, the Damselflies. The word Dragonfly has its source in the myth that Dragonflies were once Dragons.
The family name Odonata comes from the Greek word for tooth as Odonates were believed to have teeth, it is a verified fact now that while they don�t have �teeth� per say, they have strong mandibles that they use to crush their prey.
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May 8th, 2012
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Luther Fine Art
Congratulations! I'm happy to announce that your excellent photographic art has been proudly featured on the home page of the Camera Art Group! You are invited to archive your feature in Group Feature Archive: July 1, 2024 - September 30, 2024 discussion.

Gary F Richards
Spectacular Dragonacious composition, lighting, shading, excellent colors and artwork! F/L voted

Christopher James
One of your peers nominated this image in the 1000 views Groups nominated images by your fellow artist in the Special Features #5 promotion discussion. Please visit and pass on the love to another artist. http://fineartamerica.com/groups/1000-views-on-1-image.html?showmessage=true&messageid=3299747

Christopher James
Congratulation.....your wonderful work has been featured in the 1000 Views on 1 Image Group l/f/p

Randy Rosenberger
Gorgeous capture and superb presentation of this beauty, Joe. Love the reflection of the wing on the leaf. Great detail! What a fine piece of artwork for me to proudly display on our Featured Artwork section of our Homepage, within our family of friends and fine artists, in our Wisconsin Flowers and Scenery group and throughout the FAA community. LIKED & FAVED Forever, Elvis, Randy B. Rosenberger (WFS group administrator)