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Architecture of Agression


Architecture of Agression
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Copyright: Lukasz Warcholinski (Kaszek) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 262 W: 58 N: 390] (1447)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-06-09
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon EOS 30 D, Canon EF 70-200 f/2.8L IS USM, RAW ISO 200, 77mm HOYA SUPER HMC UV(0)
Exposure: f/4.5, 1/400 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-25 16:09
Viewed: 499
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
I think this is young Four-spotted Chaser. Maybe I'm wrong ;)

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 developemental cycle. Adults feeding predominantly on mosquitos, gnats and midges, the larvae feed primarily on other aquatic insect larvae and on tadpoles.

There is a variant form, praenubila Newman, which has exaggerated wing spots. This is believed to be related to water temperatures during larval development, and appears to be more common in Europe than in the Americas.

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.
From wikipedia.org
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  • dew77 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5171 W: 297 N: 4050] (13069)
  • [2007-06-26 2:53]

Hello Lukasz,
Very nice capture.Well seen and composed.Colors,BG,sharpness and visual effect are excellent.
TFS..:-)

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  • red45 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2828 W: 75 N: 8009] (26813)
  • [2007-06-26 4:03]

Wow, Kaszek, your best title so far :-) I love it. Picture is also very good, especially composition with yellow reed and insect. Very nice POV, something different for sure.

Hello Lukasz!
You are right, this is Libellula quadrimaculata. This picture is more artistic than documentary but it is really good :) I like composition and the delicate BG. Very nice work! :>
TFS and have a nice week!
Radek

ps. z punktami wroce rano :)

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1683 W: 242 N: 5560] (19685)
  • [2007-06-26 6:27]

Hi Lukasz,
you are correct on the identification.
I recently posted one of these aswell.
Good shot that is sharp and detailed.
Well done,
Joe

Hi Lukasz,
A very artistic composition! A unique POV that just works very well for this shot. Colors and detail are excellent. Simple and powerful image!
Scott

Hola Lukasz.
Has captado una imagen sencilla y a la vez bastante elaborada.
Perfecto encuadre hacia el centro y muy agradables tonos.
Saludos, JL.

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