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Blue-eyed Hawker


Blue-eyed Hawker
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Copyright: Peter Hoppenbrouwers (upupa67) Silver Note Writer [C: 0 W: 0 N: 21] (245)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-18
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D70S, 105mm f/2.8G AF-S VR Micro Nikkor
Exposure: f/5.6, 1/100 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2009-08-25 3:50
Viewed: 288
Points: 4
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Aeshna affinis, in flight often confused with the related and similarly small A. mixta. Ranges less far north, but also migratory and may be invasive in good summers. Males are often observed when making low patrols over drying wetlands, showing their noticeably bright colours. The male vivid blue eyes and abdomen and largely green thorax sides are especially distinctive, reminiscent of a miniature Anax imperator.

(source: Field guide to the dragonflies of Britain and Europe, K.D. Dijkstra/R. Lewington)

Picture taken when the sun went behind a cloud, so this male stopped flying...
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Such a beautiful dragonfly, Peter! You did so well and took a complete dorsal view of your model. It looks happy to pose for you! :)

I have never seen a colourful dragonfly like this before...The pattern on its body are really nice. Good details and nice lighting.

Thanks for sharing

Excellent focus and sharpness, vivid colours, natural light and well blurred BG.
Best regards,
Nikos.

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