DITCH JEWEL

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• PaulH (13083)
• [2008-03-12 5:43]

Hi Sumon,
i do indeed like the POV from the top here, it clearly shows us the intricate structure of the wings and the beautiful markings of the body. DOF, details and exposure are superb as always from you, although if i'm being honest i do find the white pipe a tiny bit distracting..but thats probably just me! Still a very well executed shot my friend, thank you for sharing it.
Paul

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• goldyrs (9269)
• [2008-03-12 6:51]

Sumon,
This is an excellent shot!Excellent POV with good colour and detail and as usual. excellent note.
Thanks!
Regards,
Goldt

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• ellis49 (30807)
• [2008-03-12 7:00]

Hi Sumon,
an unusual POV but it's nice and shows the details of the wings. Well exposed, all details and the amazing colour are well seen.
Fine sharpness and DOF, the whole insect is in focus.
Well done.

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• Alex99 (18531)
• [2008-03-12 7:07]

Hi Sumon.
Funny orientation of the image despite I think its natural position. Terrific reproduction of all features and details of the beauty. Especially I like contrast between dragonfly coloration and BG. Great sharpness and colour exactness, suitable blurred neutral BG. TFS and best regards. Well done.
Alexei.

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• mariki (9467)
• [2008-03-12 7:30]

Hello Sumon,

Very nice picture of this dragonfly. Great sharpness. Wonderful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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• vanderschelden (30145)
• [2008-03-12 7:43]

Hello Sumon,
Pure gold. Unfortunately I can't help with the identification.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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• joey (24727)
• [2008-03-12 7:52]

Hello Sumon,
nice shot of this Dragonfly.
I love the "bird's-eye" POV as it shows the detail in the wings and is perfect for an identification: This is a female Ditch Jewel - Brachythemis contaminata.
Order: Odonata Fabricius - Dragonflies and Damselflies
Suborder: Anisoptera Selys - Dragonflies
Superfamily: Libelluloidea
Family: Corduliidae - Green-eyed Skimmers
Genus: Brachythemis
Scientific name: Brachythemis contaminata

See here.

Superb sharpness and clarity.
Nice vibrent colours.
Well done my friend,

Joe

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• eqshannon (27911)
• [2008-03-12 7:56]

You are the master of the Dragonfly as well as the colour matching. It seems you see in such beautiful patterns and colours which many, including myself, often miss. I wonder at times if this is a cultural phenomenon, as my good and close Punjabi friends also love many colours...Very well done and so good to have you back and psoting again so nicely.
Bob

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• John_F_Kennedy (3562)
• [2008-03-12 8:30]

A very great macro of this dragonfly, with excellent sharpness and details.
Best wishes,
Achim

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• jaycee (21912)
• [2008-03-12 9:24]

Hi Sumon,

This dragonfly is really beautiful with wonderful colors and patterns. Superb details of the head, body and wings. The wings are magnificent with the orange corners. I love the unusual background. Too bad he didn't find something prettier to settle on.

Jane

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• SelenE (13822)
• [2008-03-12 9:33]

Hi Sumon,
Very nice shot of this dragonfly with good colors, contrast, POV, focus, sharpness, lighting and details. TFS
Greetings,
Selen

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• azleader (931)
• [2008-03-12 9:33]

Another nicely captured and presented dragonfly image.

I will eventually start uploading some of my butterfly pictures and when I do it will be because your many, many fine insect images have inspired me. :)

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• nglen (32138)
• [2008-03-12 10:16]

HI HAVING TO STAY AT WORK LATE SO JUST A NOTE TO SAY GOOD PICTURE AND I WILL BE BACK .
tfs.
NICK..

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• Nilson (3110)
• [2008-03-12 10:23]

Ola Sumon
Belissima foto desta libelula, a nitidez ficou tão perfeita que da para ver os detalhes das asas, que de fato são bonitas e chamativas, a cor dela tambem é bem atraente. Otima composição e POV.
Parabens
Nilson

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• lousat (19673)
• [2008-03-12 10:29]

HI Sumon,impressive work.The pic is perfect under all conrners of view,excellent colours and sharpness,wonderfull light and very good choice of POV.my best compliments,have a nice day,Luciano

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• gracious (13068)
• [2008-03-12 12:42]

Hello Sumon!
What can I said about this posting? just perfect!
Always in perfect sharpness, good colour and very very details on the subject!
a born nature photographer!
regards my friend!
Tony

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• matatur (4472)
• [2008-03-12 12:49]

The best POV available for capturing the whole of this golden d.fly sharply in focus Sumon, together with the right exposure you've got a perfect composition my friend, TFS indeed!
Mehmet

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• uleko (2787)
• [2008-03-12 13:28]

Hello Sumon,
Brilliant capture showing this beautiful dragonfly very clearly. Excellent focus on all parts, sharp details and beautiufl colours that stand out from the grey background.
Many thanks, Ulla

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• Jamesp (16522)
• [2008-03-12 15:54]

Hi Sumon

Superb shot - excellent POV with outstanding colours and detail. Well observed and captured.

James

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• smitha (3753)
• [2008-03-12 20:43]

Hello Sumon,
It indeed is a jewel. :) Excellent capture of the ditch Jewel. The POV and DOF are remarkable. The grey background gives it a good contrast. God composition and framing too.
Thanks for the share,
Smitha

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• fiyo (10618)
• [2008-03-12 22:32]

Hello Sumon,
Excellent macro;colors,lighting,POV,framing,sharpness and composition are perfect.TFS.

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• demeve (5989)
• [2008-03-12 22:40]

Hello Sumon,
Very nice capture, superb sharpness.. Well done

Everton

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• clnaef (6814)
• [2008-03-13 1:45]

Bonjour,
Belle présentation d'une libellule originale.
Le format carré convient bien.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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• anel (15686)
• [2008-03-13 3:09]

Hello Sumon,
Marvellous colour-combination (gold and grey) and great composition. Fortunately that the water-pipe looks quite natural, like a stick. The dragonfly really looks like a jewel. Thanks and best regards
Anne

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• gannu (14691)
• [2008-03-13 3:19]

Sumon, A nice one from your archive. Excellent view from the top and lovely composition/ganesh

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• SkyF (8127)
• [2008-03-13 4:17]

Hello Sumon
great shot with an excellent DOF. Colors details and sharpness are great.
Very well composed and framed. I like the POV a lot and the grey BG is a fabulous backdrop for this dragonfly.
TFS..Sky

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• EOSF1 (23469)
• [2008-03-13 4:33]

Hello Sumon, incredible sharpness and details in this macro, great subject, second to none technique and a fine result! Thanks!

Mario

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• Silvio2006 (41320)
• [2008-03-13 6:59]

Hi Sumon, splendid Dragonfly with wonderful colors, fantastic details and excellent sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• jignasi (14687)
• [2008-03-13 7:00]

Destacaría en primer lugar que es una fotografía muy atractiva por el excelente encuadre. El ángulo de disparo muy acertado más una gama de colores muy interesante que todo ello junto crea un precioso conjunto. Bien presentada en ese formato.
Saludos Sumon: J. Ignasi

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• Argus (34981)
• [2008-03-13 7:26]

Hello Sumon,
The Ditch Jewel is a new species for me and you caught this male from an unusual POV directly from the top with fine sharpness. Judging by the width of the water pipe this must be quite a large species.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Ivan

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• Necipp (100)
• [2008-03-13 10:51]

Hello Sumon superb focus and great results the details are perfect, very sharp image. well composed tfs rgds Necip.

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• PeterZ (17564)
• [2008-03-13 13:37]

Hello Sumon,
Excellent photo with splendid colours and sharp details. Fantastic DOF.
Regards,
Peter

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• JPlumb (2884)
• [2008-03-14 3:00]
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Hi Sumon, either that's a small pipe or that is one very large dragonfly, or maybe a bit of both. You shot this at 19.8 mm. Wow, you must have been right on top of this guy. Your colour and detail are excellent (as always). A small thing maybe, or call it a personal preference, but I'd be tempted to flip this guy 180 degrees so his head was in the upper right quadrant. I've put this into a workshop, to provide you with another option.

Thanks, John

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• jmp (8411)
• [2008-03-15 1:08]

Hi Sumon,
A really beautiful golden df, captured with excellent details and pov.
TFS, José M.

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• jcoowanitwong (12117)
• [2008-03-15 3:11]

Hi Sumon,
Beautiful top view shot of this golden butterfly. Sharpness and color clarity are great. Very nice pov and composition. TFS,
JC

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• Adanac (17609)
• [2008-03-15 17:22]

Hello Sumon,
This is an outstanding image with fantastic camera work, resulting in great sharpness and wonderful colors, thanks Sumon.
Rick

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• arfer (0)
• [2008-03-15 20:59]

Hello Sumon

Amazing clarity and sharp focus.
The colours are brilliant.The dragonfly looks gilded in gold.
Excellent pOV and DOF.
TFS

Rob

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• cicindela (8635)
• [2008-03-16 12:17]

Hello Sumon!
This time the most interesting element of this photo is POV - rather unusual to see dragonfly with head "below abdomen" :) And the spicies is also very nice coloured, especially wings look nice. MOreover you added frame in the colour of BG and that made the entire composition very nice for watching :)
Best greetings from Lodz!
Friendly yours,
Radomir

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• boreocypriensis (33819)
• [2008-03-18 14:09]

Hi Sumon,

What a perfect shot of this beutiful dragonfly my freind! Splendid details, nice colours, wonderful DOF and lighting. Well composed. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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• haraprasan (17792)
• [2008-03-21 21:22]

Hi Sumon Da,
A nice capture of this beautiful ditch jewel. Very nice composition and sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• henrique (481)
• [2008-04-03 8:11]

Olá Sumon.
Belo trabalho nesta imagem !
Cores, nitidez e macro Maravilhosos.
As libelulas são insetos muito belos.
Parabéns.