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Sympetrum striolatum
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| Photo Information |
| Copyright: Linzi Halliwell (Goodwitch) (37) |
| Genre: Animals |
| Medium: Color |
| Date Taken: 2009-08-02 |
| Categories: Insects |
| Camera: Panasonic Lumix DMC FZ18 |
| Exposure: f/4.2, 1/640 seconds |
| More Photo Info: [view] |
| Photo Version: Original Version |
| Date Submitted: 2009-09-01 1:12 |
| Viewed: 244 |
| Points: 4 |
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| [Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note |
Hi
A common darter dragonfly. One of the first I have seen this summer. Not sure if this is an immature male or a female as it is lacking the strong red colour on the body.
"A summer and autumn species, this dragonfly can be found well into November and may be one of the last on the wing in the UK. The thorax in both sexes is brown above with poorly defined antehumeral stripes and yellow panels on the sides. The eyes are brown above and yellow below. The legs are black with a diagnostic yellow stripe along their length.
The males become a bright orange-red with maturity with small black spots on S8 and S9.
Females have a pale, yellowish-brown abdomen often developing red markings along the segment boundaries and medial line as they age."
http://www.dragonflysoc.org.uk/systr.html
Cropped, sharpened, noise removed and levels adjusted.
Thanks for looking
cheers
Linzi |
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Hi Linzi,
Great macro capture of the red-colored dragonfly!
I like the POV in the picture. The sharpness and DOF are perfect. The blurred BG enhances the beauty of the picture. There exists a great contrast between the red colored dragonfly and the light colored stem.
Wonderful composition overall!
Have a nice day!
regards,
Paras Bhalla
Ciao Linzi. Good light here and perfect sharp, on the shadow too. Amazibg BG. well done.
Roberto
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