The Four-spotted Chaser

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The Four-spotted Chaser
Photo Information
Copyright: Pawel Chmur (cloud) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 87 W: 54 N: 113] (1207)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-20
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon Rebel EOS 300D, Canon 70-200 f 2.8 L USM, Hoya HMC Super UV(0)
Exposure: f/11, 1/160 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-20 11:18
Viewed: 291
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
The Four-spotted Chaser, known in North America as the Four-spotted Skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata) is a dragonfly of the family Libellulidae found throughout Europe, Asia, and North America.

A common species of Dragonfly. In the United Kingdom, the adult stage is found between April to early September. Mid May to mid August in Ireland. Larvae have a two year developmental cycle. Adults feeding predominantly on mosquitos, gnats and midges, the larvae feed primarily on other aquatic insect larvae and on tadpoles.This active Dragonfly mainly lives by ponds, vernal pools, and slow flowing rivers, they are most common in June and July.The male is considered to be highly aggressive and will defend a given territory from incursions from other males of the species. The male is known to form preferences for prominent perches and will often return to the same perches around the margins of pools and ponds whilst it patrols for intruders. Both Sexes are prolific fliers and mating takes place in the air, rather than on perches or amongst the vegetation. The female lays her eggs on floating vegetation. They tend to be easier to approach than Broad-bodied Chasers.

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  • batu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 974 W: 281 N: 3043] (10072)
  • [2008-05-20 11:34]

Hello Pawel,
the picture of this dragonfly is very clear and sharp.
The insect stands out nicely against the smooth background.
Your picture shows a female of Libellula depressa.
Best wishes, Peter

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  • Hil Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 777 W: 11 N: 1403] (4593)
  • [2008-05-20 11:42]

Hi Pawel

Great shot of the Dragonfly.
Nicely composed with a great pose showing the wings beautifully.
Very nice details and lovely colours and light.

Hil

Hello Pawel
This is a textbook capture...the sharpness is exemplary through your choice of f11 but still it has given a fantastic Background..Excellent work..(is the branch attached to a tree or planted by you?)
Paul

Hi Pawel,
the picture has lovley colours and nice light.
Very good sharpness with very fine details and the DF standout
well from the BG.
Well done.

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  • mariki Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 846 W: 70 N: 1573] (6883)
  • [2008-05-20 12:08]

Hello Pawel,

Very beautiful picture of this dragonfly. Peter is right, it is libellula depressa. I was trying to find the differences with the picture I could took today, and could not find one. Very good sharpness. Splendid colours with a very good plain background.
Cheers,
Mariki

Well done, Pawel.
Excellent sharpess; well applied DOF. Good POV and BG.
TFS
Annick

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  • Amadeo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 139 W: 0 N: 441] (1852)
  • [2008-05-20 12:41]

Hola Pawel, me gusta la composición de esta toma con buena definición, luz y color. Un saludo

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  • rdfoto Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 366 W: 0 N: 716] (3058)
  • [2008-05-20 12:55]

Bonjour Paul
Trčs belle prise, belles couleurs et netteté, cependant il ne s'agit pas de la libellule que tu indique, une "The Four-spotted Chaser" se trouve sous ce racourci.
http://fr.treknature.com/viewphotos.php?l=7&p=111431
Amicalement Robi

this is great shot of libellula depressa
excellent presentation and details
good job Pawel!!!

best sERGIO

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 515 W: 81 N: 670] (5248)
  • [2008-05-20 13:23]

hi Pawel,
trčs belle macro , la composition diagonale ajoute ŕ l'effet de fuite. Belle DOF, composition sobre et BG bien travaillé.

gl

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2045 W: 6 N: 1780] (12430)
  • [2008-05-20 15:04]

Hola amigo,
hermosa definición,
excelente macro...
poy y buenos detalles,
saludos

Hi Pawel,

Excellent picture of this Four-spotted Chaser with nice composition, sharp details and great colours.

TFS

Pekka

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 109 W: 0 N: 154] (623)
  • [2008-05-20 20:40]

Hi Pawel,

Wonderfull photo with an excelent image quality. Immpresive DOF rendering sharp clear details all over insects body. The stromg light you used makes color intense and veri vivid. Composition with blurry background enhaces the feeling of sharpnes on the main subject.

Very well done,
Cristian

Hi Pawel

Great capture.
Excellent POV, sharpness and details. DOF is perfect.
Great composition and background.

Chris

Hello Pawel,
Superb coloured photo of this Chaser. Great sharp details and an excellent OOF BG. Beautiful composition.
Regards,
Peter

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1661 W: 20 N: 4671] (15162)
  • [2008-05-22 8:34]

Hi Pawel,
Outstanding shot of this beautiful dragonfly with immaculate sharpness and colours. Superb lighting gives it a glow on its abdomen and the wing details look majestic. Great BG highlights the subjects well. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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