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Sympetrum pedemontanum


Sympetrum pedemontanum
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Copyright: Luciano Gollini (lousat) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 993 W: 6 N: 2651] (9871)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-07-16
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/2.8
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-07-18 14:36
Viewed: 390
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 50
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Class: Insecta

Order: Odonata

Suborder: Anisoptera

Family: Libellulidae

Genus: Sympetrum

It's a Sympetrum pedemontanum female,thanks a lot to "cicindela" for the exact name!!

The Banded Darter (Sympetrum pedemontanum) is a European species of dragonfly of the family Libellulidae.The Banded Darter, like most members of the genus, has a red abdomen. Its primary distinguishing feature however is the presence of broad black bands across the outer section of each wing. It is similar in size to the Black Darter (35-40mm), sharing the broad hindwings and black legs.The weak, low, fluttering flight is not unlike that of a Black Darter, but it perches frequently on the tips of rush stems rather than on the ground. It is a surprisingly inconspicuous species.This species is resident in continental Europe. Its main breeding range is south-eastern, especially at medium altitudes, although it appears to be spreading westwards.

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 476] (1967)
  • [2008-07-18 14:40]

Hi Luciano , sorry no help with a name for this beauty , it is a photo very well taken wonderful color , great detail , and a good point of view as well , great stuff.
thanks for sharing
regards
Art

Luciano, meraviglioso, stupente… questo è il mio favorito finora… che il particolare sta stordendo!!! Devo visitare l'anno prossimo l'Italia ed ottenere un certo fiore selvaggio descrive… i migliori riguardi h

Hi Luciano..Fantastic wings...Great detail and nice colors...Well done.
Regards
Leyla

Merhaba Luciano,cok hosuma giden bir kare.Kanatlarindaki detaylar superr.Bir tul gibi narin.Ellerine saglik,selamlar :))

Lovely composition, Luciano - a real beauty. Love the coloring, the contrast of the background against the subject, and the exposure.

Bonjour Luciano
Superbe cliché, les couleurs, les détails, et le sujet sont très bien mis en valeur.
Merci de partager et au revoir...JP

hello luciano,
good shot of the dragonfly, you got a great pov, perfect dof, the total insect is in sharp focus, i too have posted a dragonfly,
tfs & regards
pankaj

Good work, Luciano.
Very good sharpness and lighting.
TFS
Annick

When I first saw the word Sympetrum, I thought it meant some language for symmetry but not. As far as it goes..the true symmetry is what makes this one so neat...and of course add in the sharpness, 'specially in the highly contrasted wings...Every day you seem to add a little more ummmphh...Very nice!
Bob

Ciao Luciano
Molto bella presa di vista
l'impressione d'equilibrio…
ed i colori sono splendidi
amicizie
Laurent

You are posting too fast for me, Luciano! I have already missed your previous picture, man!
All the same, this is a stunning capture of a beautiful dragonfly from an unusual point of view. The focus on the entire subject, especially on the wings, is unbelievable.
I must congratulate you for this brilliant picture.
TFS and regards.
Ram

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 277 W: 3 N: 738] (2646)
  • [2008-07-19 0:59]

Hi Luciano,
Wow so sharp and clear very good details. The lighting is perfect.
regards
Siggi

Hello Luciano!
As for me this is a female of Sympetrum pedemontanum, easy to recognize thanks to characteristic wings (note that they are not transparent but have darker parts) and white pterostigma :) Nice picture with good DOF and interesting POV.
Best regards from Poland!
Friendly yours,
Radomir

Bellissima macro con una spettacolare composizione simmetrica, ottimi POV e DOF, eccellente definizione dei dettagli, molto belli i colori e anche lo sfondo. Grazie e complimenti. Ciao Maurizio

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
  • [2008-07-19 2:53]

Hello Luciano,
Brilliant capture of this beautiful Sympetrum that I'd love to see! Excellent POV, all in focus and very sharp details. Beautiful colours too and it stands out well from the background.
Many thanks, Ulla

Ciao Luciano, bellissima libellula,, l'hai beccata proprio bene con un gran POV dall'alto, fantastiche le ali, splendida la luce, bravo, ciao Silvio

Hello, Luciano!
Unparalleled point of view on this beautiful dragonfly! Did you arrange with it to make a portrait? Excellent photo - very good job!
Tadeusz

Hello Luciano
This a different and great Pov to capture the subject in..The details are quite stunning all set against a really great BG.
Best Regards
Paul

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 693] (5739)
  • [2008-07-19 23:51]

hi Luciano,
very nice shot of dragonf, amazing details and color in the green bg.

well done

gl

Hi Luciano, What a superb macro of this dragonfly. Details on the wings are great! Unusual viewpoint also. Simply amazing capture my firend! Have a nice sunday!
Cheers,

Bayram
PS. I am thinking to upload a chick gecko:) today:P

Hi Luciano,
A nice capture of this beautiful dragonfly. Superb details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

Grande Luciano. A prima vista sembrerebbe sospesa in aria ad ali ferme. Veramente un ottimo lavoro.

Roberto

hello Luciano

another superb macro shot with excellent focus, fine POV & DOF,
great sharpness and details with excellent luminosity, TFS

Asbed

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1329 W: 107 N: 4791] (21282)
  • [2008-07-21 6:46]

Salut Luciano! Dans cette superbe macro, la netteté est parfaite, la lumière est excellente et le resultat est renversant, bravo mon ami!

Mario

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  • sayat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 269 W: 0 N: 193] (1095)
  • [2008-08-02 5:34]

Amazing sharpness that reveals excellent details Dear Luciano! O like a lot the blurred background and the excellent captured of the bug. Great shot!

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