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Dragonfly just emerged


Dragonfly just emerged
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Copyright: Arjun Haarith (Arjun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 357 W: 7 N: 1083] (5267)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-06-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, AF Nikkor 28-105 Macro
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
Details: Tripod: Yes
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-06-26 10:14
Viewed: 324
Points: 14
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong transparent wings, and an elongated body. Dragonflies are similar to damselflies, but the adults can be differentiated by the fact that the wings of most dragonflies are held away from, and perpendicular to, the body when at rest. Even though dragonflies possess 6 legs like any other insect, they are not capable of walking.

Dragonflies are valuable predators that eat mosquitoes, and other small insects like flies, bees, ants, and butterflies. They are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic.

Nymphs can deliver a painful bite when threatened. The wound should be cleaned thoroughly to prevent water-borne infections.

Kingdom: Animalia
Phylum: Arthropoda
Class: Insecta
Order: Odonata
Suborder: Epiprocta
Infraorder: Anisoptera

You can see the pupa here. I shot this picture at Bannerghatta near Bangalore.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2860 W: 34 N: 8481] (31692)
  • [2009-06-26 10:21]

Hi Arjun. This is a first class close up of this young Dragonfly. You have taken it as it lets its blood pump around its body and wings. Sharp focusing and fine detail along with rich colours. Your use of the light has given a shine to the new wings. It stands out wel lfrom the BG. wel ldone TFs.
Nick..

Have a nice weekend.

  • Great 
  • zetu Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 643 W: 15 N: 1561] (6085)
  • [2009-06-26 10:29]

Hello Arjun
Very clear image, great details on subject and beautiful colors.
Regards
Razvan

hello Arjun
excellent macro capture,particularly good coexistence, good composition
TFS
Nasos

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  • Marx44 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 173 W: 95 N: 588] (2090)
  • [2009-06-26 13:35]

Hi Arjun,
Composition, fantastic dof and a greater pov, very nice the view, very good details,
I love it, great job,
TFS
Marx

Hello Arjun,
Excellent content. Undoubtedly a decisive moment photograph.
Very good photo as well; especially in terms of sharpness, DOF and POV.
TFS
Annick

Pinpoint sharp! The angles are intriguing and give the eye some pleasure if one likes patterns as I do. Your quite the imager my friend..Keep on clicking and I'll be her to watch!
Bob

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  • dejo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 51 N: 519] (2236)
  • [2009-06-27 16:56]

Hello Arjun!
beautiful capture, great details & sharpness
nice background!
best regards
Dejan

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