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oh dragon of the sky
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
It was recently discovered that dragonflies employ a particular optical illusion, termed motion camouflage, to stalk other insects that invade their territory. The research suggests that a dragonfly can move in such a way as to project itself as a stationary object while speedily attacking its victims. These findings illustrate for the first time how dragonflies use complex camouflaging techniques during aerial combat.
this is a gold ringed dragonfly. The Cordulegastridae are a family of Odonata (dragonflies) from the suborder Anisoptera. Some vernacular names for the species of this family are spiketails and biddies. They have a large brown or black body with yellow markings. They can be found along small, clear, woodland streams, flying slowly 30 to 70 cm above the water. When disturbed, however, they can fly very rapidly. |
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Hello Sue,
Very well composed on this beautiful dragonfly!
Good pov with perfect sharpness and details
very well done indeed
cheers
Tony
- Alex99
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Hi Sue.
Your dragonfly shot is unusual and wonderful. Back POV is uniqur and so impressive as well as the amazing combination of the insect (on the stem) and very nice sky and blurred trees (or bushes). Framing and presentation are excellent too. Bravo and my best wishes.
Alexei.
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