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An unknown from Singapore


An unknown from Singapore
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Copyright: Chris Chafer (sandpiper2) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1850 W: 109 N: 4274] (14183)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-09-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot S2-IS, Canon 12x zoom 36-432mm equivalent
Exposure: f/4, 1/250 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Theme(s): My trips to Thailand, Malaysia & Singapore [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2006-10-09 7:23
Viewed: 1789
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Updated 30 Nov 2006

Thanks to Kevin Seo (undoredo), I now know that this is a Slender Skimmer (Orthetrum sabina). It is common through most of Asia, Middle East, northern Africa and northern and eastern Australia.
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I spent four hours wandering around the Sungei wetland and had a great time time exploring the many trails. This was one of a number of dragonfly species present. Unfortunately I have not been able to identify it, despite searches through Asian dragonfly databases; so if anyone can help I’d really appreciate it.
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To undoredo: thankssandpiper2 1 11-29 18:13
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Hello Chris,
This sharp and crisp clear dragonfly is also new to me. Composition, pov, exposure are great. Very well done.
JC

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3002 W: 162 N: 991] (2901)
  • [2006-10-09 11:16]

Hello Chris,
Always nice to see unfamiliar dragonflies! This one is amazing with its very thin body.
Well used opportunity and a pretty good shot!
Thanks, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3831 W: 190 N: 11410] (35161)
  • [2006-10-09 11:18]

Beautiful shot of this dragonfly, Chris.
Well-composed and sharp
It is a species new to me and unfortunately I can't ID it. Sungei must be a great place for birds.
TFS, regards, Ivan

bonjour chris
encore une beauté de la nature,jolies couleurs et zebrures.
la netteté, le point de vue et le BG sont tres bons.
bravo.
laurent

Great macro Chris. Great composition with very good sharpness and very good details. Very good job. Well done. Thank you for posting.
Gr.
Heinz

Hi Chris,
This speices is an "Orthetrum sabina" male.
Great POV and DOF, excellent details,
Regards,
Kevin

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