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Gold on the wing


Gold on the wing
Photo Information
Copyright: Ulla Kruys (uleko) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2459 W: 168 N: 7421] (23442)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-05-11
Categories: Insects
Camera: Canon PowerShot G7
Exposure: f/4, 1/320 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Theme(s): Dragon- and damselflies - Sweden [view contributor(s)]
Date Submitted: 2008-06-07 8:03
Viewed: 457
Points: 46
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Downy emerald - Cordulia aenea

This dragonfly is one of the earliest to emerge here in south Sweden. This one is very fresh and although the metallic green and brown color on the thorax and abdumen are already developed, the eyes are still beige and non-descript while soon they’ll have a lovely bright and shiny green colour. Its thorax is coated with fine hairs, hence its name. In Swedish its name is Gold Dragonfly due to the golden markings at the base of the hind wings that can most clearly be seen in the WORKSHOP where a pair is in copula. These markings are lacking in the Brilliant Emerald (Somatochlora metallica) that is very similar to this species.

It is a common species, infact, we saw at least 60 newly emerged specimens at the same time. It is
found near lakes and ponds where the female lays her eggs in water and its larvae are aquatic. After its emergance, it lives for three years at various larval and nymphal stages and when fully emerged only flies for a couple of months.

In Sweden it flies from May through July each year. It is found in most of Europe.

Both capture were taken from a distance of about 1 metre with the camera handheld. They've been cropped and sharpenedand the levels adjusted.

matatur, Juyona, bahadir, ellis49, jaycee, boreocypriensis, Art_R, nglen, rousettus, lousat, Luis52, eqshannon, rcrick, cataclysta, Royaldevon, eng55 has marked this note useful
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Well, this is going to be one of my last critiques this season Ulla, but in reality there is nothing to criticise in this expertly captured fine image my friend, TFS this beauty and have a nice weekend!
Cheers,
Mehmet

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  • Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2038 W: 6 N: 2019] (13259)
  • [2008-06-07 8:29]

Hola Ulla,
interesante trabajo y foco,
bellos detalles y workshop...
saludos

Hej Ulla,
it seems you have a lot of dragonflies down in Skåne.
it is hanging very nice and free from the BG.
Fine sharp details wiht lovley colours.
Very nice and well done.

Vi var upp på fjärilsvägen idag, mendet var dåligt med fjärilar
mendet va gott om sländor, så Sländevägen vore nog mer passande,i allafall just nu. ;-)
Ha en fortsatt skön helg.
/Gert

Hello Ulla,
Beautiful and perfec close up shot of a dragonfly. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1778 W: 8 N: 4605] (14893)
  • [2008-06-07 9:23]

Hi Ulla,

Looks like summer in Sweden with this beautiful dragonfly and the lush green leaves. Excellent and lovely, as always. Wonderful colors, details, position, setting and composition.

Jane

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  • Arjun Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 299 W: 3 N: 729] (3422)
  • [2008-06-07 10:19]

fantastic picture..pretty sharp and there are great details in it.the BG is also cool
TFS

Wonderful capture with superb details of this dragonfly Ulla. Great and perfect capture. TFS.
Cheers,

Bayram

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  • Art_R Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 199 W: 16 N: 476] (1967)
  • [2008-06-07 10:57]

Hi Ulla , beautiful view of this gragonfly , great detail and color , and interesting notes as well , thanks for sharing .
regards
Art

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  • carper Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2167 W: 124 N: 2567] (8208)
  • [2008-06-07 11:03]

very nice Ulla,
good capture here from a beauty, Self I never seen this dragon, good pov and exelent photojob, have a nice evening.
gr. jaap

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1989 W: 5 N: 5528] (20896)
  • [2008-06-07 11:21]

Hi Ulla . You are getting a selection of insects now . This is a excellent close up of the Dragonfly which you have captured with fine detail and colours. very good use of the light to give a shine to the eyes and wings. well done TFS.
Nick..

Hi Ulla, superb dragonfly with fantastic details and splendid sharpness, perfect focus, very well done, have a good week end, ciao Silvio

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  • cako Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 381 W: 0 N: 366] (1966)
  • [2008-06-07 14:07]

Hi Ulla
very good sharp and detail
well done.

Hi Ulla,

Great capture of this Downy emerald. Excellent sharp details, nice composition and beautiful colours.

TFS

Pekka

hello Ulla
I have never seen this species, except for internet and books. You captured it with a great macro and with superb sharp details. good information always. Couplation macro in WS also great, especially white flowers give a rich composition. thanks for sharing all of them. best wishes friend
Ahmet

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  • Luis52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1022 W: 5 N: 2801] (10142)
  • [2008-06-07 18:17]

Hola Sra. Ulla.
La imagen de gran calidad y nitidez. La pose exelente para la presentacion, y la nota escrita es de un gran valor educativo como siempre y que es costumbre en sus presentaciones.
Un saludo Sra. Ulla.
Luis52.

I would not try to correct anything on this one..Simply wonderful Ulla...and so like your talents!
Bob

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  • efsus Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 184 W: 13 N: 170] (1086)
  • [2008-06-07 23:39]

Merhaba Ulla,
Onca karışık kompozisyon içinde net çekimin belirlediği detaylar ve renkler çok güzel. Eline sağlık. Hüseyin

Hi Ulla
Nicely composed with pretty good sharpness and good composition. Nice blured background. also good note
TFS
Krzysztof

Hello Ulla,

This is text book stuff!
Wonderful crisp image, excellent details and set against a b/g of lush, green leaves.
The light adds great depth and adds a little shine to the insect.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

Hi Ulla,as a dragonfly's fan i must give you my best compliments for this perfect shot,a beautifull emerald dragonfly perfectly taken,the colors are simply fantastics!!Have a nice sunday,Luciano

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 917 W: 4 N: 2282] (10648)
  • [2008-06-08 3:19]

Hello Ulla, This is a superb view and you have shot it very elegantly. Excellent focus and well presented. Ganesh

Hello Ulla,

Splendid capture of this beautiful dragonfly. Very good sharpness. Light and colours are wonderful.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 353 W: 3 N: 376] (1127)
  • [2008-06-09 2:51]

Hi Ulla,
This one is also perfect.Well caught,framed and composed.Very well done!
Thasnks for posting.

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