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Crocothemis erythraea


Crocothemis erythraea
Photo Information
Copyright: Hans Hendriks (hansh) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 195 W: 1 N: 65] (266)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 20D, Sigma 150mm F2.8 APO Macro DG HSM
Exposure: f/8, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-12-02 5:26
Viewed: 257
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Scarlet Dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea) is the European member of the dragonfly genus Crocothemis.

Description
The adult male Scarlet Dragonfly has a bright red, widened abdomen, and small amber patches at the bases of the hindwings.

Status and Distribution
The Scarlet Dragonfly is a common species in southern Europe and north Africa.
In the Netherlands usually in the south part but by heatening the surface you can see them sometimes in the middle.

I don't know if such details are appriciated on TN but i'm please to here it.
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Hi Hans
Good shot. Nice macro....good contrast. Good efforts.
Tahniah!

TFS
**MAB**

Very good closeup of this scarlet beauty Hans.
Sharp details and a great POV.
Well done!
Howard

tres jolimacro bien net
bravo
a bientot

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1448 W: 76 N: 3169] (10395)
  • [2008-12-02 8:47]

Hallo Hans,
Perfecte scherpte in deze foto. Elk haartje is zichtbaar. Alleen wel zo close dat de compositie er onder lijdt. Misschien was het insect in z'n geheel beter geweest. Maar dit is persoonlijk. Mooi licht en kleuren.
Groet,
Peter

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  • EOSF1 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1431 W: 128 N: 5269] (23315)
  • [2008-12-02 14:28]

Incredible details and sharpness Hans, great saturated and natural colors, well done!

Mario

Witaj,
Wonderful view of this Scarlet Dragonfly showing it very nicely in focus and against a fine contrasting background. Excellent sharpness and beautiful natural colours. Well done!
TFS and regards
Alina

hallo Hans
bedankt voor je berichtje
ik vind deze foto te gek
goede macro hier hou ik van
hoe dichter hoe scherper de datails,te gek
groetjes lou

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