Dragonfly Compound Eye Golden Light in above a glacial stream near Nyala

Dragonfly Compound Eye Golden Light

by Oscar Avery

Amber light washes over the faceted surface of a dragonfly's compound eye, turning each hexagonal lens into a tiny, polished gem of green and gold. The insect hovers just above a glacial stream where mist rises in a shimmering heat haze. Low-angle sunlight catches the fine hairs along the thorax, creating a halo of orange dust against the cool blue water below. The background blurs into soft greens and browns of the Nyala landscape at the turn of seasons. Each facet reflects the rippling current and the hazy sky, creating a mosaic of shifting colors. one drop of water rests on the edge of the wing, trembling in the stillness.

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dragonfly compound eye macro photography glacial stream golden hour Nyala heat haze wildlife close-up
Camera Nikon D4*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Nikon D4 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.4
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/500
ISO 1600
Film shot in RAW with minimal editing
Location above a glacial stream near Nyala
Date 2017-10-21
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 12.1730, 24.8247
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