Dragonfly Eye Macro Closeup Taoyuan in on lichen-covered bark near Taoyuan

Dragonfly Eye Macro Closeup Taoyuan

by Corey Potts

Copper-toned candlelight washes over the compound eye of a dragonfly, filling the entire frame with its intricate hexagonal facets. The subject rests on rough, lichen-covered bark, the green and grey textures of the lichen providing a soft, organic backdrop to the insect's glossy surface. Muted reflections shimmer faintly along the lower edge where the light catches the dampness of the wood. Each ommatidium acts as a tiny mirror, showing the warm glow of the candle in sharp, distinct points. The midsummer air is still, allowing the fine hairs along the eye's rim to remain perfectly visible against the dark, shadowed crevices of the bark. The composition centers the eye completely, turning the biological structure into a landscape of amber and gold.

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dragonfly macro photography insect eye lichen candlelight Taoyuan midsummer texture
Camera Canon New F-1*AI-imagined, not shot. For real Canon New F-1 photos, grab one online.
Lens 50mm f/1.4
Focal Length 50mm
Aperture f/1.4
Shutter Speed 1/4000
ISO 800
Film Kodak Tri-X 400 contrast
Location on lichen-covered bark near Taoyuan
Date 2026-01-17
Credit VEETER
License Free for any use
Coordinates 24.9751, 121.3602
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