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Dragonfly emerging


Dragonfly emerging
Photo Information
Copyright: Lars Madsen (Lars_S_Madsen) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 38] (164)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Tamron 90mm 2.8 Macro
Details: Tripod: Yes (Fill) Flash: Yes
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-03 1:17
Viewed: 500
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Picture number 2 in a series of 4 images showing the emergence of a Four-Spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata). In this image the newly emerged dragonfly is just starting to exit the larvae hide.

Picture number 1 in the series can be seen here:
http://www.treknature.com/viewphotos.php?l=3&p=150809

Picture number 3 in the series can be seen here:
http://www.treknature.com/viewphotos.php?l=3&p=150499

Picture number 4 here:
http://www.treknature.com/viewphotos.php?l=3&p=150381
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Hello Lars,
Impressive happening...
Same critique as in your previous shot..
Well done
TFS
Annick

Hi Lars again,
here too, you have it all, the picture is technically perfect and very interesting.

By the way: the bird I studied once (Savi's warbler) specializes in catching emerging dragonflies. It has no chance with the flying ones.

My best egards
Dietrich

  • Great 
  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 193 W: 0 N: 276] (1157)
  • [2008-02-03 10:42]

Hi Lars,

It's great to have oportunity to photograph such an event. Lighting conditions you have chosen have been very good. Excelent clear detaisl can be seen.

Thanks for sharing,
Cristian

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