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Fragile and Blue


Fragile and Blue
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Copyright: Wendy Torenvliet (Lyanna) Silver Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 29 W: 7 N: 65] (218)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2004
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Powershot G5, Digital Pro Optics Macro Lens
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2005-06-22 4:52
Viewed: 1642
Points: 24
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
On one of our visits to yet another Greek archeological site, we came across a watery terrain which was intersected by walking bridges. Most of the archeological findings were half under water and actually, it wasn't much except ...

for the abundance of damselflies, darters and chasers which were flying above the water. They were everywhere. I decided to try and capture them instead of the drowned findings.

This Calopteryx Splendens Amasina was perched on one of the railings of a bridge, opening and closing it's wings constantly. My cam, especially when set on high-res pics, is not so fast in focusing, and I wanted to catch him with his wings at least partially open, so I could show the brilliance of his colors. I ended up having to predict in advance when he would open his wings and start shooting right before he opened them.

In the meantime a queue of pple had formed behind me, all waiting until I got the perfect shot!

Calopteryx Splendens Amasina resembles the Calopteryx Splendens Splendens very much, except that Amasina is even more blue than his cousin, and while Splendens Splendens has a clear blue band on both wings, Amasina's are completely blue.

Amasina is common in Turkey and Greece, and rare in the northern parts of Europe, where Splendens Splendens is seen more often. The males are bright blue, and the females are a little duller and green.
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Hello Wendy

Great shot. Excellent POV. Clarity and sharpness are spot on. Good light and colour. Well done. Thanks.

This shot is really amazing.. the blue colour is so bright that I can't believe it.. A very good work! Bravo!

It's a nice coloured one. Good compo and POV.
I like the focus and nice light on the insect.
Background is slightly overexposed.

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  • Midi Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 150 W: 24 N: 183] (2417)
  • [2005-06-22 7:08]

Excellent photo, I like this deep blue. I have to tell you that I have never seen this type of dragonfly.
Bravo.

Beautiful picture, Wendy.
It's pity that some part are overexposed, but it's a very nice picture. The blue colours are amazing, well composed and good details.
Very well done.

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2705 W: 74 N: 8864] (30243)
  • [2005-06-22 8:36]

Great, saturated colours Wendy! Very sunny picture with good POV and composition. Damselflies are beautifull. Good note complete your post.

Olá.
Bela macro. Coloração muito bonita e luz TFS.
Parabéns.
Debi

Hello Wendy!
This is really perfect macro! great details, superb light and pose.
Very good!

Nice shot Wendy, good macro, I like the details, sharpness and DOF. Good work! Thanks for sharing

Bonsoir Wendy,
Très jolie demoiselle. Composition excellente, superbe lumière, la profondeur de champ accentue les détails. Vos cadres sont très jolis.
Amicalement
Martine

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  • agea0 Silver Star Critiquer [C: 12 W: 0 N: 0] (88)
  • [2006-02-09 9:27]

Hi Wendy
This is a nice shot:)
Agnes

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  • nimou Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 148 W: 1 N: 687] (3169)
  • [2006-11-01 15:56]

Unos colores esplendidos con unas texturas impresionantes en las alas. Regards

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