Look ma, I lost one wing!

Critiques [Translate]

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• cicindela (6540)
• [2007-12-18 7:41]

Dear Ram,
I can not help you with species ID, but I bellieve that it belongs to Libellulidae family.
Anyway, this is interesting picture showing an unusual specimen of dragonfly.
Best greetings from Poland,
Radomir

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• jcoowanitwong (11461)
• [2007-12-18 7:46]

Hello Ram,
This is a great find. A dragonfly minus one wing and still flying. The image is sharp and well exposed. Great composition. TFS this wonderful image.
JC

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• joey (18595)
• [2007-12-18 8:34]

Yes I would agree with Radomir that this is a member of the Libellulidae family. This has a very similar body shape to the Black-Lined Skimmer which is very familier to me!
Poor guy! I expect something had a go at it!
Could it still fly?
Superb sharpness and detail.
DOF maybe a bit shallow but otherwise a splendid image.
Well done Ram.
Regards,
Joe

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• accassidy (1070)
• [2007-12-18 8:56]

Hi Ram,
I guess that dragonflies can sustain a lot of damage and still take care of themselves. Did you watch this one fly? Did it just go round in circles?
Anyway, very sharp macro with good colours, POPV and detail. Thanks.
Alan

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• Argus (22101)
• [2007-12-18 9:08]

Hello Ram,
Nice shot of a damaged dragonfly from a great POV and with fine sharpness. The composition is very pleasing and the OOF natural Bg helps to make the subject stand out.
I'm not sure even about classifying this species of dragonfly: radomir is probably right about it being a Libellulid.
Thanks and best wishes,
Ivan

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• Arjun (3316)
• [2007-12-18 9:44]

hi,
very nice picture.nice title :)
tfs

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• oki (540)
• [2007-12-18 9:57]

HI Ram,
Maybe the dragonfly lost the wing within a battle, or trying to escape?
Structures and colors are great, theres only too much light on the bottom of the plant.
TFS,
Oki

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• valy67 (5276)
• [2007-12-18 10:38]

Hello Ram !
Poor Dragonfly, he lost his wing ! But it seems that he was able to live even with a missing wing... Anyway, you made a great capture. Details, colors, composition, POV, blurred BG, pose of the insect, everything is excellent. Very well done !
Valerie.

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• nglen (19630)
• [2007-12-18 11:57]

Hello Ram.What a colourful one this is. which you have captured with fine detail and colours. a good POV/DOF. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• Maite (4884)
• [2007-12-18 12:53]

Poor little one! Yet he is still so beautiful! Magnificent shot, Ram. I like a lot the POV with splendid DOF and excellent sharpness and composition.
Congratulations and TFS
Greetings
Maite

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• lousat (9081)
• [2007-12-18 14:07]

eheheh she's seem a sister of mine,very nice work,thanks for share,Luciano

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• Jamesp (13714)
• [2007-12-18 14:53]

Hi Ram

An interesting posting - with great detail and colours. I find this sort of real posting worthwhile - rather than everything seeming perfect :)

James

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• rcrick (3410)
• [2007-12-18 19:18]

Hello Ram,
Very impressive shot the detail on this dragon fly is just superb, colours are stunning and I love the POV, love your work all the best Cheer Rick :)

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• Swats (488)
• [2007-12-18 21:06]

Nice capture of the dragonfly. Pity it has lost one wing. Seems like one though guy!
Nice colours, compositon and details in the capture.

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• mariki (7529)
• [2007-12-19 0:48]

Hello Ram,

Beautiful sharp capture of this dragonfly. Nice composition and exposure.
Well done,
Mariki

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• Mana (15888)
• [2007-12-19 0:57]

Hi Ram,
Just marking this wonderful post for the moment, lest I miss it, and will come back with a proper critique later.
Regards.
Sumon

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• Silvio2006 (22473)
• [2007-12-19 6:09]

Hi Ram, poor dragonfly without a wing, excellent composition with wonderful colors, good details and great sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• JORAPAVI (9921)
• [2007-12-19 13:52]

Hola Ram,
Hermoso ejemplar capturado con gran maestría en su composición, buena definición con una luz y colores muy bellos. Un cordial saludo
José Ramón

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• manojtnair (161)
• [2007-12-19 17:28]

hi ram,
nice photo. wonder how does it fly, it still has one pair, but i guess having two pairs are crucial for maneuvers and hover. tfs.
manoj

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• uleko (22494)
• [2007-12-21 4:43]

Hello Ram,
Very fine capture of this beautiful dragonfly that has lost a wing. I expect a little bird tried to get hold of it. I love its colour and details are very sharp. An excellent composition too.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla