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GREEN MARSH HAWK


GREEN MARSH HAWK
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Copyright: Sumon Sinha (Mana) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-09-12
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC-H2
Exposure: f/4, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): Lime Greens, World of Dragonflies [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-05-14 1:45
Viewed: 610
Points: 78
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Continuing with my series of dragonflies, today I present this beautiful Green Marsh Hawk (Orthetrum sabina). This is a common species and I see them flying around in hordes but because of their huge size getting the entire fly in sharpness is sometimes difficult. This shot is taken hand-held in reasonably good light conditions. Hope everyone like it.

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Size: Male: Abdomen: 30-36mm, Hind wing: 30-36mm. Female: Abdomen: 32-35mm, Hind wing: 31-35mm. Description: Male: Face is yellowish green. Eyes: Green mottled with black. Thorax: Greenish yellow with black tiger like stripes. Legs: Black; inner
side of anterior femora is yellow. Wings: Transparent;
inner edge of hindwing tinted with yellow. Wing spot: Black with reddish brown spot. Abdomen: The segments 1-3 are green with broad black rings and distinctly swollen at the base. Female: Is very similar to
the male. Habits and habitat: A common dragonfly of gardens and fields. This dragonfly perches motionless on shrubs and dry twigs for a long time. Hawks flying insects such as flies, small butterflies and dragonflies. This species can be seen far away from water and occassionally enters houses at night attracted by the light. Breeding: Breeds in ponds
and tanks. Flight season: Throughout the year. Distribution: Widely distributed in Ethiopian, Oriental and Australian region. It is found throughout Indian subcontinent upto an altitude of 2000m ASL.
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Hello Sumon, splendid macro shot of this dragonfly. Superb details and composition. TFS. Greetings, Nazım

Hello Sumon,
What a lovely capture of the Green Marsh Hawk.Excellent POV and DOF. Remarkable sharpness and details.The colors are well saturated too.A beautiful picture indeed.
Thanks for the share,
Smitha.

Another perfect specimen captured expertly Sumon, the POV and DOF arranged nicely to obtain a razor sharp image while leaving the BG pleasantly OOF. TFS this beautiful macro shot my friend.

Hi Sumon Da,
A lovely capture of this beautiful green marsh hawk. Excellent composition and sharp details. Yes it is very difficult task sometimes to get the whole body in focus. But you have managed it very well. Thanks a lot for sharing.

A very nice one Sumon,
they are also a favourite subject for me, your specie is nice and we have this sort not in Europe, good pov and fine quality, good photojob, have a nice day.
gr. jaap

Hello Sumon,

Great picture of this wonderful dragonfly. Excellent sharpness and wonderful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

Hi Sumon

Good capture of the beautiful dragon.
Good sharpness and detail on the body and a fine OOF background.

Chris

Hi Sumon!
Perfect details and simple composition, very well done.
cheers
Adrian

A perfectly framed shot, Sumon da.You have this unique quality of breathing life into your shots with the lovely notes you pen.
Very well done!
Cheers!
Goldy

Yes,this is a frequently seen dragonfly here in India, Sumon. Moreover, it is a cooperative creature and does not mind getting photographed from close range.
Your picture is excellent in every respect -- focus, sharpness, details and natural colours.
The bokeh BG makes a fine backdrop for the subject.
Thanks for sharing it and best regards.
Ram

An image more than worthy of an entomology text. Great detail, color and detail. The clarity is exceptional for a hand held capture.

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  • pvs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1144 W: 254 N: 2542] (11521)
  • [2008-05-14 8:39]

Hi Sumon,

A very nice composition,the dragonfly stands clear from the oof BG,the colors and DOF are great,well seen and captured,tfs

Paul

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 751 W: 0 N: 1506] (6872)
  • [2008-05-14 9:36]

Hi Sumon
Excellent closed up image.Very sharp image with excellent detail.I like the way that the wing are place.Yous had master the light very nicely.
TFS Michel

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4597] (14871)
  • [2008-05-14 9:41]

Hi Sumon,

A marvelous dragonfly series! A wonderful pose with the wings pointed forward. The colors are beautiful and the details are as sharp as can be. Your compositions are always magnificent.

Jane

Splendide !!
Bravo pour les couleurs
et
Merci Sumon pour tes belles photos
Laurent

to me Mr. Sumon the sharp one.....this is almost a lime green colour...one of those special E Indian colours which you see and blend so well together. Hence I have added it to my lime green things. I enjoy the colour as it is somewhat passive but in an unusual paradox is also exciting...Very nicely done Sumon....and well framed as noted.
Bob

Hi friend, Sumon,
Very well composed capture of this beautiful Green Marsh Hawk with splendid details, DOF and POV my friend. Stunning shot! TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1988 W: 5 N: 5524] (20880)
  • [2008-05-14 12:10]

Hi sumon. This is a Hawk i have not seen before so thanks for posting. you have captured fine detail and colours. A nice POV/DOF. well done TFS. Interesting notes.
Nick..

Hello my dear friend Sumon,
I truly enjoyed your series of dflies from every posting as a dflies lover myself since childhood!
this is another real fine image with good closeness, awesome colour and superb details in every part on the dfly!
thank you once again
cheers
Tony

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1681 W: 242 N: 5550] (19643)
  • [2008-05-14 13:50]

Crystal clear photo of this magnificent dragonfly!
The colours here are gorgeous!
Very sharp and very detailed.
Brilliant DOF and a great BG too.
Superb composition.
Another stunning photo from you, Sumon!

Keep 'em coming!

Cheers,

Joe

Splendida macro, eccellenti POV e DOF, bellissima composizione con un equilibrio perfetto nelle linee, negli spazi e nei colori; ottima nitidezza, magnifici i colori e BG. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • Jamesp Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1251 W: 0 N: 4829] (14332)
  • [2008-05-14 23:48]

Hi Sumon

Greetings from A Dhabi

A macro with superb colour and excellent detail. Well observed and captured.


James

Hello Sumon. Stunning sharpness of this slender skimmer as what we called here. Excellent perch in muted background and I might post one later. Thanks for sharing and very well done. Regards. Jusni

Hello Sumon,
As usual a most skillful close-up, first class details in this wonderful macro!
The moment of capture is well chosen as the pose gives a great angle on the insect...
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I’d also like to take this opportunity to thank you for support and advice during my time here!
It has been great and I have learned a lot through the many fine presentations in TrekNature!
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • PaulH Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1031 W: 26 N: 2984] (10774)
  • [2008-05-15 3:03]

Hi Sumon,
it still amazes me how they manage to cling on like this! Super sharp detail with first class clarity and composition - very well done as always!
Paul

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1166 W: 0 N: 1950] (8279)
  • [2008-05-15 3:15]

hello Sumon,
Very beautiful this green dragonfly and it is in a very photogenic position! Interesting two-colored background too. Good note also.
Thanks and best regards
Anne

Hi Sumon,another great dragonfly perfectly taken,excellent under all terms of valutations,just my best compliments for the drago-gallery that are you building,thanks for share,Luciano

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

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1199 W: 68 N: 2473] (8159)
  • [2008-05-15 10:41]

Hello Sumon,
The quality in your phots is and stays high. So is this one. Excellent sharp details and beautiful clear colours. Lovely pose and POV.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1260] (4179)
  • [2008-05-15 21:06]

Outstanding focus and exposure producing excellent vivid colors. Nice clean blurred background.

Hi Sumon,
You've added another great dragon image to your archive.
Very nice details, color, and exposure. Great POV & framing also.
The insects here are just starting to become active..and my flowers beginning to bloom. It's time to begin my macro season :)
Well done,
Howard

Another subtle photo of a dragonfly, Sumon.
Once again you achieved a very high quality.
Well done
TFS
Annick

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1043 W: 1 N: 4096] (13768)
  • [2008-05-18 15:40]

Hello Sumon,
Splendid markings on this dragonfly. The details and colors your camera and eye have captured here are incredible. Thank you for your fine talents.
Rick

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 762 W: 58 N: 629] (6452)
  • [2008-05-19 22:55]

Bonjour,
Belle présentation de cet insecte au corps bien coloré.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

hi sumon!
very nice macro with good
sharpness and fine composition!
well done!

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 747] (3202)
  • [2008-05-21 12:48]

Bonjour Sumon
La c'est à moi de te féliciter...
Très belle prise, netteté et couleurs, merci pour cette publication.
Amicalement Robi

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 744 W: 11 N: 1405] (4829)
  • [2008-05-22 11:34]

Hi Sumon

Wonderful macro shot of the Dragonfly.
Its a beautiful composition with a great POv and a lovely pose with the Dragonfly holding onto the twig.
Superb details and a excellent DOF.
Lovely light and colours too.

Hil

bonjour sumon
remarquable,cette libellule est vraiment splendide!
une vrai machine de guere prete a fondre sur sa proie.
la photo est bien sur parfaite.
laurent

I think I saw this Orthetrum many times here in TN gallery, but this image is one of the best of them. Very professional control of depth of field and amazing focus.
After watching all these pictures from your gallery today I can add only one, it is time to add your name to my favourite TN photographers! :)
Friendly yours,
Radomir

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