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Rhinocypha bisignata (Female)


Rhinocypha bisignata (Female)
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Copyright: Haraprasan Nayak (haraprasan) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1319 W: 96 N: 3556] (13068)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon Coolpix E5600
Exposure: f/5.9, 1/60 seconds
Details: (Fill) Flash: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-14 4:19
Viewed: 430
Points: 44
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Stream Ruby (Rhinocypha bisignata):

Size: Male:Abdomen: 20mm, Hindwing: 24-26mm. Female:Abdomen: 16mm,Hindwing: 22mm Description: A small black and red damselfly with red iridescent streakson wings. Male: Eyes: Blackish brown. Thorax: Black thorax with two triangular orange-red spots. On
sides, it has a narrow rusty stripe and below that another broken rusty stripe is also present. Legs: Black with white outer surface. Wings: Transparent and amber tinted. Forewings are tipped black with brilliant coppery sheen. Hindwings black tipped with two series of elongated brilliant iridescence. Wing spot: Black. Abdomen: Black, marked with yellow from segments 1-5. Female: Eyes: Brownish black above, bluish grey below. Thorax: Similar to male but orange red and rusty stripes more yellowish. Legs: Black with creamy white centres. Wings: Transparent, tinted with yellow. Wing spot: Black. Abdomen: Similar to male but dull coloured. Habitat: Very common in hill streams. Males are very conspicuous and hover over streams. Frequently sit on boulders and twigs. Females are more elusive. Breeding: Breeds in hill streams. Flight season: Throughout the year.
Distribution: Hills of peninsular India.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Family: Chlorocyphidae
Genus: Rhinocypha

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2613 W: 133 N: 7504] (23403)
  • [2008-06-14 4:54]

Hello Haraprasan,
A great macro of a female Stream Ruby taken from a fine side POV with excellent sharpness and use of flash to make it contrast well with the BG.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Ivan

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1714 W: 24 N: 4988] (16346)
  • [2008-06-14 4:57]

Hi Haraprasan,
Wonderful shot of this elegant looking damselfly with nice colours and details. Great use of flash lighting and you have captured it in a fine pose. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hello Haraprasan,
Very good photo with excellent sharpness. Beautiful colours and POV. Great contrasting BG.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Haraprasan,
very beautiful macro shot with excellent sharpness,nice composition and pov.
well done.
TFS.

In my country gold will get you green:-) That would be if one cashed in their hoard of gold for high prices today, but gold in India is not something one gives away easily...and its appearance in many dragonflies is not surprising...Life imitating artforms I suspect....and although I have seen similar as this image, it is always a pleasure to see that you have not lost any of your good talents! Very fine angle, image and such HP!
Bob

Hello Haraprasan,

Very good sharp picture of this damselfly. Splendid detail. The thorax is a little bit overexposed on my screen. Beautiful colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2042 W: 6 N: 2025] (13277)
  • [2008-06-14 6:18]

Hola amigo,
espléndido trabajo y pov,
los detalles excelentes,
buen encuadre,
saludos

This copper-coloured Damsel is very pretty to look at, HP.
Very good capture from the side at eye level.
Sharp and attractive picture.
Well done and TFS.
Ram

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  • zulfu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 527 W: 0 N: 95] (585)
  • [2008-06-14 9:02]

Hello Haraprasan, perfect close up shot in all aspects. TFS. Greetings,
Mehmet

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1788 W: 8 N: 4639] (15001)
  • [2008-06-14 9:16]

Hi Haraprasan,

A wonderful macro of this Stream Ruby. The details of the entire dragonfly are excellent -the clarity of the face and eye is superb. Colors are marvelous. I love the position on the leaf and the full frame composition.

Jane

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 927 W: 4 N: 2317] (10792)
  • [2008-06-14 9:44]

Hello HP,This is a beauty and shot marvellously. Excellent clarity and lovely focus.Ganesh

Hello Prasan,
wonderful shot of this Ruby!
I loved the pose of it in total sharpness, nice colour and superb details in the shot
well done and TFS
cheers
Tony

Hi my beloved friend Haraprasan,

Excellent macro capture of this dragonfly with superb details, nice DOF and POV. TFS. Cheers,

Bayram

Great shot and nice location, Hp.
Very well done!
Goldy

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1696 W: 242 N: 5596] (19883)
  • [2008-06-14 13:27]
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Hi Haraprasan,
nice shot of this Stream Ruby - it has the same name as my sister :-D
Great use of flash and a decent exposure.
Well saturated colours too.
Superb composition.

Well done and TFS!

Joe

Hi Haraprasan
Amazing view of this female. Magnificent details ans light very well managed.
TFS and have a nice Sunday
Aires

Hello Haraprasan, splendid macro shot. TFS. Greetings,
Bahadır

NAMASTAY, Haraprasan,
If I have the time today I'm going to see, in person, your Nikon Coolpix E5600 in the camera shop.
I cannot understand how a small camera like that can produce such OUTSTANDING images as you have been posting.
Notes are wonderful too. But it is the Camera that "intrigiues" me.
Warm regards,
Mario.

Hi Haraprasan, elegant damselfly with wonderful colors, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

Another beautiful damsel Hara.
Very nicely composed with good exposure and detail.
Excellent POV too.
Great work.
Cheers
Steve

bonjour haraprasan
la netteté est tres bonne mais je pense que vous auriez dû ouvrir au maximun pour rendre le BG plus flou et ainsi vous auriez gagné en vitesse.
laurent

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 392 W: 41 N: 735] (2314)
  • [2008-06-18 21:13]

Hi HP,
I wonder from where do you dig out all these little beauties...this steam ruby looks really wonderful...but i guess the flash turned a bit too harsh on the head and thorax.The lighting on wings look perfect and there is nice shimmer coming through those beautiful folded wings.Good sharpness and effective use of the habitat around in the presentation.
TFS & Cheers:)

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