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Broad-bodied Chaser
Libellula depressa
Length 43mm
Has broad, flattened abdomen with wings which are dark brown at base. Abdomen of mature male is sky blue with small yellow spots on sides of segments; in female and immature males, abdomen is brown with conspicuous yellow spots on side. Favours ponds and canals. Actively hawks for insects but also uses regular perches from which aerial forays are made in pursuit of prey. Flies May-August. Common only in S England. Squat nymph lives buried in silt at bottom of pond.
Taken this evening at Hothfield Common, Ashford. |
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Beautiful shot, Terry. Great sharpness, tight framing, good colors. I can't really see any exposure imperfections. Regards,
Mark
- manyee
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(19602) - [2006-06-10 2:15]
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Hello, Terry. : )
Wow... It cannot get sharper than that.
And the light and the colors are just gorgeous.
TFS. ; )
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- TAZ
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- [2006-06-10 13:52]
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What a wonderful and interesting "Libellule" that you have well captured ! Composition, colors, exposure and sharpness are great ! Good DOF also for a nice neutral BG. Congratulations Terry and thanks for sharing.
Good shot
Great pov and DOF
A good sharp image
Well captured
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- phlr
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- [2006-06-11 4:37]
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Very good photo of this beautiful "golden" odonata!
Very good POV and BG!
A bit darker.
Good DOF and details!
TFS!
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