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Sympetrum sp. (female)


Sympetrum sp. (female)
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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, 1/80 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-10-22 0:31
Viewed: 152
Points: 28
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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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Namastay bhaijaan Paras,

A fine macro capture of a female of Sympetrum sp. from wonderful POV with great clarity and details. Great composition too.
TFS and have a nice day!
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-10-22 0:35]

Hello Paras,
this is a very nice portrait of this dragonfly. Sharp and captured in a very recognisable way.
The blurred green background matches very well with the colours of the dragonfly
Best regards Siggi

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  • joska Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 404 W: 0 N: 1002] (5396)
  • [2009-10-22 0:47]

Excellent macro of this Dragonfly, I can not take one so good photo of this!

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2569] (9065)
  • [2009-10-22 2:25]

Hi Paras,
thanks for the critique and supports.
This is a very nic pose by te fly and laso a verey sharp detailed. The hairs on its thorax are well seen. The clarity on the wings is so witnessed, like a net.
The shallow depth works beautifully here.
Well presented shot.
Regards,
Foozi

Paras
Wonderful capture this lovely and very sharp dragon fly!
Congratulation!
Horia

Slav Paras,
Very good macro of a dragonfly with great excellent and excellent POV.Nice colors and perfect details.TFS and regards,
Dūrzan

hello Paras
very nice composition great details and beautiful colours
greeting lou

Hi Paras. Good details on sympetrum's body and fasctinating reflections on wigs testure. Amazing BG. Well done.

Roberto

Hello Paras,

a nice presentation from this Dragonfly.
Good pov, dof and sharpness with blurred bg.

Fine natural colours.

Gert

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  • MMM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 921 W: 0 N: 1985] (8905)
  • [2009-10-22 8:14]

Hi Paras
Great closed up with an natural habitat BG.Razor sharp image with great detail.Colors and light are excellent.
TFS Michel

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1977 W: 6 N: 5525] (19661)
  • [2009-10-22 8:17]

Hi Paras,you work very very well from this unusual and difficult point of view,a very perfect result,in particular the sharpness of the eye is impressive! Thanks for share,have a nice day,LUCIANO

Paras
Wonderful capture1
Great sharp details and colors.
Congratulation!
Mariana

Ciao Paras, beautiful dragonfly with fine details and splendid sharpness, wonderful blurry BG, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Paras,

Impressive details in this fellow, a great macro!
The level point of view works well, and the insect poses so nicely on the twig...
A balanced composition with good 3D effect!

Greetings,
Pablo -

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