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Broad-bodied Chaser


Broad-bodied Chaser
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Copyright: Robi rdfoto (rdfoto) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 375 W: 0 N: 747] (3202)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-10
Categories: Insects
Camera: canon, Sigma EX APO Macro 180 mm F/3.5 IF, SanDisk CFExtreme4gb
Exposure: f/11, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-25 13:21
Viewed: 668
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note [French]
Broad-bodied Chaser (female)
The Broad-bodied Chaser, Libellula depressa, is a European dragonfly. The approximate wingspan of the broad-bodied chaser is 70 millimeters. The dragonfly is mainly found in Wales and Southern England. It is active between the months of May and August.
It is seen near still-water lakes and ponds, and they feed on many types of small insects
The female has a brown abdomen with two yellow stripes. The male has a pale blue abdomen. Because of the male's pale blue abdomen, they can be confused with the Black-tailed Skimmer, or Orthetrum cancellatum. Both the male and female broad-bodied chasers have dark brown, triangular patches at the base of all four wings.
Their flight is very fast as they dart and dive above the water looking for food and fighting away rival males and any other Dragonflies they happen to encounter. They characteristically return to a favoured perch, in the sun. They can be hard to get close views of but if seen near some woodland they may allow you to observe them.

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5741)
  • [2008-05-25 13:28]

salut Robi,
bravo pour cette fine macro. La compostion sobre et le choix de l'angle de vue permettent de bien admirer le sujet. Bonne netteté, couleurs impeccables.

gl

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2129 W: 9 N: 5957] (22516)
  • [2008-05-25 13:29]

Hi Robi. You have captured a good close up of this Dragon fly. I sure some today but they would not stop still. You have fine detail and good colours. you have used the light so well . Wel done TFS.
Nick..

Hello Robi,
Beautiful female Chaser:-)
Apparently she seduced you as you took a golden portrait of her.
Superb image!
TFS
Annick

Bonjour Robi,
Very sharp image of this well captured Chaser! excellent exposure and focus with great details in the shot
you had done well
TFS
merci
Tony

Bonjour Robi,

Très bonne capture de cette libellule déprimée. Excellent angle de vue. Excellente netteté. Très bon arrière-plan. Les couleurs sont naturelles et superbes.
Bonne journée,
Mariki

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2754 W: 147 N: 7948] (24747)
  • [2008-05-26 0:43]

Bonjour Robi,
A superb macro of a female L. depressa. The lighting, sharpness, POV and bokeh BG all make this a fine image and TFS!
Amicalement,
Ivan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 463 W: 11 N: 1311] (4592)
  • [2008-05-26 0:46]

Hello Robi,
Excellent image! The light is great and the level of detail is simply amazing!
TFS, Siggi

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1238 W: 0 N: 2222] (9356)
  • [2008-05-26 1:05]

Bonjour Robi,
Belle présentation de cette libellule déprimée femelle. Tu as bien choisi ton angle de vue pour obtenir ainsi un bel arrière-plan. Image très harmonieuse. Un grand merci. Je te souhaite une journée moins pluvieuse qu'ici
Amitiés
Anne

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1106 W: 6 N: 3061] (11316)
  • [2008-05-26 4:08]

Salut Robi,quelle fantastique photo,des details excpetionelles,des couleurs parfaites ....un qualite' vraiment surprenante,mes plus gros compliments,Luciano

Hello Robi,
Great detail, DOF, POV, color, and light.
The dragon stands out nicely from this BG also.
Well done & TFS!
Howard

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  • Maite Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1005 W: 64 N: 1242] (5082)
  • [2008-05-26 6:38]

Wow!! Magnificent macro with great valuable details on the species! I like a lot how the specimen stands out against the fine green bg.
Congratulations and thank you very much for sharing.
Best regards
Maite

Bonjour Robi
la netteté des ailes ... top
Merci pour ces belles libellules
Amicalement
Laurent

Splendida macro di libellula depressa, ottimo POV, molto bella la composizione nella classica posa, ottima nitidezza, molto belli i colori e BG delicato. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

Bonjour Robi.
Trés bella image.
Super prise, mes compliments

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  • clnaef Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 773 W: 59 N: 646] (6692)
  • [2008-05-26 23:15]

Bonjour,
Agréable prise de vue qui met bien en évidence la rame des ailes.
Bonne journée.
clnaef

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  • hester Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1479 W: 18 N: 3030] (11110)
  • [2008-05-28 13:08]

Hi Robi

Beautiful capture of this lovely chaser. Perfect exposure, sharp details, perfect DOF and a great POV. Excellent macro work

TFS

Karan

bonjour robi
oui je comprends sa deprime,elle ne trouve rien a se mettre sous les mandibules!!!
deprimée mais tellement photogenique.
un bon POV et un BG bien flou.
la bête est nette et naturellement colorée.
bien vu.
laurent

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1422 W: 127 N: 5219] (23113)
  • [2008-05-30 13:58]

Bonjour Robi, quelle macro fabuleuse! La netteté incroyable, la composition superbe et une exposition parfaite. Vrai ment très bien, bravo et merci!

Mario

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  • arfer Gold Star Critiquer [C: 2731 W: 0 N: 0] (0)
  • [2008-05-31 19:15]

Hello Robi

A wonderful image of this dragonfly.
The sharpness and focus are excellent.
Lovely vibrant colours.
The oof bg has a beautiful bokeh.
TFS

Rob

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  • martic Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 178 W: 2 N: 144] (1245)
  • [2008-06-02 13:25]

Bonsoir Robi,
Excellente photo de cette libellule que je n'ai jamais vu auparavent. Très bonne profondeur et netteté, bien vu
amicalement
Jean-Michel

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2192 W: 124 N: 2599] (8406)
  • [2008-06-03 12:21]

yes it's a favourite dragonrfly of me.
you made a good shot of it. the pov is nice, for the composition I would take a crop of the right side, so the dragon comes more one that side for a better composition, the quality is good and yes it's a good capture, well doen, have a nice evening.
regard jaap

Hello Robi,
very well describing presentation of that species.
I like the precise details, the shadows of wing structures on the abdomen, the perfectly supporting distant background.
Thank you!
With best regards,
Peter

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  • Adanac Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1111 W: 1 N: 4518] (15128)
  • [2008-06-10 5:00]

Hello Robi,
Spectacular macro image Robi, with amazing details and bright color. Outstanding work, thank you for sharing.
Rick

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