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Young Dragonfly


Young Dragonfly
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Copyright: Gert Ellstrom (ellis49) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3388 W: 343 N: 9483] (30813)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-08-04
Categories: Insects
Camera: Sony Alfa dSLR A100, Minolta AF 70-210/F4.0 "Beercan", Digital RAW 200, Kenko extention tube 20mm
Exposure: f/9.0, 1/200 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-08-04 8:15
Viewed: 1234
Points: 32
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Today’s post is a small and beautiful dragonfly what I think is a young male of Sympetrum vulgatum, Vagrant Darter. If I’m wrong pls correct me.
I have not seen so many dragonflies this year until now. Today I found a lot of different species but this one was the only one who was co-operative, the others was only flying on did not settle.
I used a 20mm extension tubes with my 20y old Minolta 70-210mm, called “beer can” for this shot. If you want a bigger picture of this dragonfly,
Click on this link.

Info about the Vagrant Darter here


Minolta 70-210/4.0 called”Beer can”, 20 mm Extension Tube, monopod
ISO 200, RAW-format, AV-mode.
Levels, Contrast, Crop, resized to 800 pixels, Smart Sharpen PP in PS CS3

Have a great weekend.

haraprasan, Argus, uleko, gannu, parthasarathi, ridvan, Pentaxfriend, nglen, Matt-Bird, marhowie, kjpweb has marked this note useful
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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3833 W: 190 N: 11412] (35173)
  • [2007-08-04 8:29]

Hej Gert,
Yes, you're right, this is S. vulgatum. This sharp shot in this pose makes it relatively easy to see the ID features. Excellent composition and BG make this up to usual high standard.
TFS and best wishes, Ivan

Marma och Älvkarleby var väldigt intressanta men det gråa något kyliga vädret förhindrade bra fotomöjligheter.

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3005 W: 162 N: 1005] (2941)
  • [2007-08-04 8:36]

Hej Gert,
Wow, that enlargement is fantastic - how did you do that?? Superb capture from a nice POV showing fantastic sharp details and natural colours of this little Sympetrum. I'm sure you'll soon have plenty of them up there too!
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1169 W: 4 N: 3262] (14691)
  • [2007-08-04 9:05]

Gert, Very nice and interesting shot. The sharpness is amazing. TFS Ganesh

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2493 W: 11 N: 6885] (21912)
  • [2007-08-04 10:26]

Hi Gert,

A marvelous macro of this dragonfly. Colors are wonderful and details are as sharp as can be. I love how he is holding on to what appears to be a dead flower. Wonderful wing positions. As always, a beautiful composition.

Jane

A class macro work. Well composed ans colours.

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  • ridvan Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 555 W: 0 N: 1134] (5196)
  • [2007-08-04 11:47]

selam Gert, wow an excellent shot and very good composition of this lovely dragonfly nice pov and bg with splendid colours.
Well done ! Regards ridvan

Hi Gert,

Great shot
Excellent sharp details and well composed
vivid colours
SUPERB OOV and DOF

TFS Thijs

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2926 W: 34 N: 8678] (32330)
  • [2007-08-04 14:26]

Hi Gert. A very fine shot of the dragonfly. the detail and sharp focusing is first class.you have used the light so well. a nice POV/DOF. and good colours. very well done TFS.great notes too read. thanks.
Nick..
Have a good sunday

Hello Gert,waohh,incredible,wonderfull picture,i like it

Mich

Congrats, Gert.
A beautiful image.
Very strong compo.
Wonderful green background.
HQ.
TFS
Annick

Hi Gert,
This is a super clear photo, very easy to see all the details on the dragonfly. The DOF is nice and wide.
regards
Matt.

Hi Gert,
What detailed sharpness. Wow! Excellent capture of this dragonfly. Excellent POV with a lovely background. Thanks a lot for sharing. And have a nice Weekend there.

Morning Gert,
Perfect DOF, exposure, color, POV, and very sharp/detailed..The dragon is well seen from this BG as well, Great PP as usual :)
Very well done mf.
Howard

Hi Gert,
A stunning close up with wonderful details and beautiful colors. The lighting in the photo is superb and perfectly controled. I really like the translucent wings. I am just amazed how clear they are.
TFS,
Niek

Hi Gert, Wonderful picture of this Odonate! Sharp details and good BG. Saw the pic on your site, the details are magnificent.

Great work, TFS, Warm regards, Kiran

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  • kjpweb Gold Star Critiquer [C: 332 W: 86 N: 1084] (4788)
  • [2007-08-05 18:15]

Wow - that is razor sharp. Great detail all around - along with a great overall presentation! Simply Superb! Cheers, Klaus

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