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Scarlet Dragonfly


Scarlet Dragonfly
Photo Information
Copyright: Razvan Zinica (zetu) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 645 W: 15 N: 1577] (6149)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-15
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon 40d, Canon EF 180mm f3.5 L Macro
Exposure: f/22, 1/100 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-09-13 0:35
Viewed: 255
Points: 42
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

The Scarlet Dragonfly (Crocothemis erythraea) is the European member of the dragonfly genus Crocothemis.
The adult male Scarlet Dragonfly has a bright red, widened abdomen, and small amber patches at the bases of the hindwings.
The Scarlet Dragonfly is a common species in southern Europe and north Africa.

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  • roges Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 595 W: 0 N: 507] (3040)
  • [2009-09-13 0:38]

Neata buna !
Cine se trezeste de dimineata ... prinde Scarlet Dragonfly !!!
Excelenta captura. Mersi de privilegiu de a o admira si noi.
O duminica placuta,
Adrian

Hi Razvan,
you have well mastered the overwhelming red color of the Dragon fly, all the fine shades are present. This makes it a perfect portrait! Great animal, this.
Best regards
Dietrich

Hello Razvan,
The bright red color of this Scarlet Dragonfly is eye catching. The image is well composed and beautifully presented. Very well done and tfs.
JC

hello Razvan
fascinating colour, very good macro photo
TFS
Nasos

Hi Razvan,

What colors! what colors! impressive approach and a wonderful light to capture this lush dragonfly in all its glory. Good job! thanks for sharing!

Jesús

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3808 W: 190 N: 11328] (34927)
  • [2009-09-13 3:28]

Hello Razvan,
A fine well composed image of a Crocothemis showing its features from a nice lateral POV with excellent sharpness and colours against a contrasting neutral BG.
Thanks and all the best,
Ivan

hello Razvan
great composition with beautiful colours and nice details
greeting lou

Ciao Razvan. I like the diagonal compo and the amazing natural colours. Very good detals.

Roberto

Hello Razvan,
a superb macro shot of the Scarlet Dragonfly taken from an excellent POV in a great pose, fine details and splendid vivid colours, a very pleasing composition.
TFS
Best regards
Maurizio

Ciao Razvan, superb macro of wonderful red dragonfly, fine details and splendid sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

Hello Razvan
Stunning colours and super fine details
Well done
Albert

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  • siggi Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1370 W: 56 N: 4704] (16174)
  • [2009-09-13 7:08]

Hello Razvan,
Very good macro shot of Scarlet Dragonfly. The colors and details are just fabulous. A wonderful composition of very good quality.
Best regards Siggi

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  • manyee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3064 W: 231 N: 6159] (21044)
  • [2009-09-13 7:51]

Hi Razvan,
What a brilliant red!
Love the "praying" pose.
Amazing details and POV.
A beautiful presentation.
TFS. : )

Superba culoarea,
Detalii foarte bune si bine surprinsa.
Numai bine!
Marius.

Hello Razvan,

a good pov and fine natural color picture.
Further, good pov, dof and bg.

Gert

Buen enfoque y profundidad, aunque yo destacaría sobre todo el gran equilibrio de esta toma.
Un abrazo: Josep Ignasi.

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  • PeterZ Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2384 W: 94 N: 5493] (17500)
  • [2009-09-13 12:31]

Hello Razvan,
What a great photo! Very beautiful clear and contrasting colours in excellent sharpness and details. Fantastic composition, POV and a nice OOF BG.
Regards,
Peter

Hello Razvan
what a great capture for beautful Scarlet Dragonfly. It roosted on dried plant to give a pose. superb coloration and great sharp focus and POV/DOF. nicely composed. I like also exposure and lighting. thanks for sharing this beauty.
have a nice week
Ahmet

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  • tuslaw Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 501 W: 20 N: 1381] (4827)
  • [2009-09-13 18:12]

Super image Razvan,
I have never seen a red dragonfly before, this one is fantastic!! Excellent detail and just the right amount of exposure!!
Ron

Hello Razvan
wonderful shot of this Scarlet dragonfly, I like hise pose and his red Color
Great details, POV and composition
Have a good night
Jacqueline

Hello Razvan
I can see how the Scarlet Dragonfly received his name, his colour is very vibrant. I like the side view which shows off his torso and leg detail. Lighting is nice and soft and good DOF.
TFS Janice

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