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Aliens on planet Earth - ID unknown!
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Copyright: Paras Bhalla (parasbhalla) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 317 W: 0 N: 814] (3170)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-15
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Cybershot DSC P150
Exposure: f/2.8, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-12 3:13
Viewed: 209
Points: 30
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Hello TN members,

My first encounter as well as "1st experiment" of capturing dragonfly :)

The BG is not the best, but I though it is worth to post on TN.

Hope you like it.

best wishes,
Paras

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From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

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.


Life Cycle

Female dragonfly lay eggs in or near water, often on floating or emergent plants. When laying eggs, some species will submerge themselves completely in order to lay their eggs on a good surface. The eggs then hatch into nymphs. Most of a dragonfly's life is spent in the naiad (that is, nymph) form, beneath the water's surface, using extendable jaws to catch other invertebrates or even vertebrates such as tadpoles and fish. They breathe through gills in their rectum, and can rapidly propel themselves by suddenly expelling water through the anus. In flight the adult dragonfly can propel itself in six directions; upward, downward, forward, back, and side to side.[1] Some nymphs even hunt on land,[2] an aptitude which could easily have been more common in ancient times when terrestrial predators were clumsier.

The larval stage of large dragonflies may last as long as five years. In smaller species, this stage may last between two months and three years. When the larva is ready to metamorphose into an adult, it climbs up a reed or other emergent plant. Exposure to air causes the larva to begin breathing. The skin splits at a weak spot behind the head and the adult dragonfly crawls out of its old larval skin, pumps up its wings, and flies off to feed on midges and flies. The adult stage of larger species of dragonfly can last as long as five or six months.

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Paras
Your first capture is wonderful!
Very sharp details, great colors, good pov,bg!
Congratulation!
Horia

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2573] (9077)
  • [2009-10-12 3:58]

Hi Paras,
excellent presentation of this sharp view and detailed dragonfly.
The lighting is well controlled and the wings are detailed.

Regards,
Foozi

Ciao Paras. Extraordinary details and transparencyes on graphic werft of the wings. Good light. Maybe a female of Sympetrum sanguineum.....?

Roberto

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 406 W: 0 N: 1011] (5434)
  • [2009-10-12 4:58]

Very good macro of this Dragonfly!

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  • anel Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1723 W: 0 N: 3903] (15686)
  • [2009-10-12 5:07]

Hello Paras,
For a first it is a very original approach..I like your composition and the fact that we see a town in the background. This shows that these insects also live in an urban environment.
Very beautiful light enhancing the transparency of the wings. Very well seen!
Thanks and kind regards
Anne

Paras
Lovely your first dragon fly!
Sharp details, lovely shot.
Mariana

Ciao Paras, lovely composition with beautiful dragonfly, superb focus, excellent sharpness, splendid light and wonderful details, very well done, have a good week, ciao Silvio

Hello Paras! Excellent work. Great exposure. Fantastic effect. Well done!

hello Paras
very good picture great sharpness and good details
beuatiful light on the dragonfly
greeting lou

Slav Paras,
Very good macro shot of this dragonfly with nice colors and details.The POV and sharpness are excellent.TFS.
Regards,
Dūrzan

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1373 W: 56 N: 4716] (16222)
  • [2009-10-12 9:29]

Hello MF Paras,
Very good shot mate of this Slender Skimmer, wonderful detail, beautiful colours, well framed and composed.
Best regards Siggi

One mans' food is another mans' poison, as the saying goes, Paras! While Anne may like the BG, I prefer not to have any humanistic interference in nature shots, buildings and roads included! Having said that, I love the sharpness and the DOF you've achieved!
And as an artist, I know you like something about this shot, therefore, you posted it!
Cheers!
Goldy!

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2908 W: 34 N: 8623] (32138)
  • [2009-10-12 10:45]

Hi Paras. Well done on your first dragonfly here on TN. You were able to get a fine side POV showing the whole of the insect. With the golden wing tips. Taken with fine detail and natural colours. well taken TFS.
Nick..

Hello Paras,

as if this dragon fly model stands while you take the picture.
good pov and dof with fine colours and great details.

gert

Hello Paras,
You said that the background is not the best, but in fact I found it very interesting and unusual. This photo shows well the contrast between nature and urbanisation. It is a shot with a message like "which place for wild life in our cities?" The wings are very beautiful, with the golden pterostigmas. The sharpness on the head could be better, but it is a minor point. Best regards,
Catherine

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