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White-legged Damselfly.


White-legged Damselfly.
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Copyright: Nikos Nikolaou (nikosrio) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 264 W: 0 N: 515] (2758)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-05-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D80, Nikkor Af-S micro 105mm VR f/2.8G IF ED
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/200 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-27 11:16
Viewed: 202
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The White-legged Damselfly (Platycnemis pennipes) is a damselfly of slow-flowing, muddy waters.
Mature adults differ from most other blue damselflies in having expanded white edges to the tibiae, paired black markings down most of the abdomen, broad pale brown double antehumeral stripes, wider head and a pale brown pterostigmata.
The male has a blue abdomen that is often pale and usually has a greenish thorax.
The female is a very pale yellow-green colour with black markings.
This species favours unshaded slow-flowing sections of muddy rivers with abundant floating vegetation. it has been recorded in tidal rivers and the larvae seem well able to tolerate brackish water. It also occurs in muddy streams but is rare in lakes or ponds of any sort. Mating is preceded by the male displaying his white legs. Elongated eggs are laid whilst in tandem, into emergent stems and especially the underside of floating leaves. The larvae live amongst bottom debris and emerge after two years.
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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2912 W: 34 N: 8640] (32202)
  • [2009-09-27 11:25]

Hi Nikos. This is first classclose up of the White-legged Damselfly. Which you have taken with fine detail and sharp focusing. Your use ofthe light has given bright colours. I like the pose on the grass against the OOF BG. well done TFS.
Nick..

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1378 W: 56 N: 4747] (16330)
  • [2009-09-27 11:55]

Hello Nikos.
This is wonderful work.Colors,lighting and composition are perfect.TFS
Best regards Siggi

Ciao Nikos. Amazing clear diagonal compo in perfect details and great light. Best complimets MF.

Roberto

Fantastic Shot Nikos, The perfect of all...Thanks for sharing with us...!!!

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  • cirano Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 656 W: 0 N: 228] (4950)
  • [2009-09-27 13:10]

Slav Nīkos,
This is a really very good macro shot with excellent sharpness and nice diagonal composition.TFS.
Dūrzan

Νίκο γειά σου
εξαιρετικά χρώματα,πολύ όμορφη η απόδοση τους,όπως και η διαγώνια σύνθεση
Νάσος

Hi Nikos

Great shot of this damselfly I hav enot seen before. Excellent DOF and sharpness with good details. Good composition and good OOF background.

Chris

Ciao Nikos, superb macro of elegant damselfly, beautiful natural colors, splendid sharpness and fine details, very well done, ciao Silvio

Simply beautiful, Nasos!
Goldy

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  • foozi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1339 W: 0 N: 2575] (9085)
  • [2009-09-29 5:20]

Hi Nikos,
a lovely presentation of the detailed damselfly.
The colour stands out brilliantly and the diagonal position is indeed very attractive.

regards,
Foozi

hello Nikos
great picture with very good light and great sharpness beautiful colours to
greeting lou

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2997 W: 162 N: 968] (2839)
  • [2009-09-29 9:37]

Hello Nikos,
An excellent capture of P. Pennipes showing details and colours very clearly. A fine smooth background and well composed too.
TFS and regards, Ulla

Hello Nikos! Excelent macro, perfect capture and exposure, ideal contrast and sharpness. Very good natural light and colours. Well done!

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