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Akitsu-shimu
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Copyright: Krzysztof Pabis (cataclysta) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 845 W: 165 N: 2096] (5468)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-07-28
Categories: Insects
Camera: Olympus C-8080 WZ
Exposure: f/3.2, 1/125 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-08-01 3:08
Viewed: 497
Points: 8
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today something a little bit different. I just came back from Japan. I spent one week in Sapporo. I didn’t have time and opportunities for nature photos. Sapporo is a big city. But when I was in a Sapporo Botanic Garden I managed to take some photos of insects. Here you can see the photo of Sympetrum infuscatum (I hope that my ID is correct) I have seen this species also on the city streets, flying on the side walks and between the cars. In my WS here you can see another POV. I hope you like it.

Dragonflies in Japan
In ancient times, Japanese farmers believed the dragonfly was the spirit of the rice plant. Dragonflies were a welcome sign of a good rice harvest. Dragonflies were also believed to bring good luck in battle. About 1600 years ago, the dragonfly was the symbol of a great Japanese warrior clan. The dragonfly later became one of the emblems of the emperor. An old name for Japan - Akitsu-shimu - means Dragonfly Island. The dragonfly is praised in many Japanese poems and songs.

Sapporo is the fifth-largest city in Japan by population. It is the capital of Hokkaidō Prefecture, located in Ishikari Subprefecture, and an ordinance-designated city of Japan
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  • cedryk Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 966 W: 52 N: 1694] (5184)
  • [2009-08-01 3:28]
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Hej,
Witaj w kraju kwitnacego ziemniaka :-) Fajne zwierze. POV, swiatlo, ostrosc i detal bez zarzutu, tylko glebia ostrosci cokolwiek zbyt duza - az mnie dziwi ze przyslona byla 3.2 bo te roze wyszly zbyt wyraznie i robia niepotrzebny szum w tle.
Serdecznosci,
Michal

P.S. Rozumiem, ze Akitsu-shimu to wazka po japonsku...

what a fine capture of the pretty dragonfly! :-) details and sharpness are really great,
love the roses in the background adding a wonderful red. well done & best wishes, thor.

Hi mate
Welcome back! an amazingly beautiful macro shot of this pretty Japanese d-fly from wonderful POV in a delightful composition.
TFS and cheers,
Bayram

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 526 W: 87 N: 697] (6115)
  • [2009-08-01 5:37]

salut Krzysztof
waow, superbe réalisation toute en finesse. Netteté parfaite, associée à des couleurs denses et complémentaires.
bravo

gaetan

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3816 W: 190 N: 11348] (34987)
  • [2009-08-01 7:34]

Hello Krzysztof,
So you've been to Japan!
This is a wonderful High quality shot of this Sympetrum species nicely composed on the rosebuds against a perfect BG. I can't thinks of any negative critique here!:))
Thanks and have a nice weekend,
Ivan

ciao Krzysztof!
nice capture of this species of Japanese sympetrum .... excellent details and how you found?

ciao sERGIO

Ciao Krzysztof, wonderful dragonfly on beautiful roses, fantastic colors, great composition with lovely blurry BG, very well done, have a good Sunday, ciao Silvio

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3915] (15730)
  • [2009-08-02 2:12]

Bonjour Krzysztof,
A somehow different shot of usual dragonflypictures. The special colors make a kind of painting enhancing the beauty of this golden dragonfly. A most beautiful picture. Interesting note too.
Take care
Anne

Hej,

bardzo dobra fotka, ostrość 1wsza klasa. Kolory świetne.
Ja bym tylko troszkę poucinał z góry ale to już drobiazg.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2009-08-02 14:03]

Czesc Krzysiek!

Odpowiednie zdjecie ilustrujace opowiesc. Jestem jednak troche zawiedziony - spodziewalem sie wazki na karoserii hondy, albo chociaz na jakiejs maszynie do sprzedawania biletow, a tu tylko kwiatki :-) Z wygladu faktycznie podobna do jakiegos Sympetrum, tylko kolory nie nasze. Bardzo ladna pamiatka z wyprawy.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2992 W: 162 N: 950] (2789)
  • [2009-08-04 10:12]

Hello Krzys,
We don't see much from Japan altough I'm sure there is much to see of wildlife there too! You managed to capture this fine dragonfly very well indeed! I like both images, showing side and upper views. Excellent sharpness and colours and a fine rose too!! The dark tips of the wings makes it look very beautiful and different from our dragons.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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