Golden Ringed Dragonfly

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• mariki (8377)
• [2008-06-23 10:40]

Hello Nicholas,

Such a jewel! Excellent POV, DOF and sharpness. Very well managed light and splendid colours. Perfect background too.
Very well done!
Cheers,
Mariki

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• horia (12472)
• [2008-06-23 10:57]

Hi Nick

I like that the story had a happy end :)
Great job with this lens, too and it's great to see one of the Cordulegaster species here on TN...they are quite rarely photographed. I know i've been searching for them a lot here lately but with no luck at all :(

Even if this wasn't the best pose for a dragonfly shot, you really did a great job with the DOF and exposure here. Very neat and sharp and well saturated, too.
This is also likely to be a very young adult...it might be only my impression but i think the tips of its wings aren't even completely stretched. That might also explain why it would land so close to people and not somewhere else, safer.
Anyway, nice work, my friend!

Bravo and TFS
Horia

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• Vinster (622)
• [2008-06-23 11:25]

Hi Nick

Oooh! My favourite UK dragonfly of all and you've captured it in exquisite detail, especially for a 'snap shot'. And yes, it is annoying just how scared of dragonflies some people are - really need educating as to how beautiful and beneficial they are. Nice one!

Vinny

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• batu (11030)
• [2008-06-23 11:41]

Helo Nicholas,
a well captured Cordulegaster resting on this nice substrate/background.
Approaching was probably not so easy without disturbing this impressive species!
Best wishes, Peter

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• CatherineD (2416)
• [2008-06-23 12:18]

Nice idea of this beautiful dragonfly to take a rest near your car! A good shot with clear details. Best regards,
Catherine

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• gerbilratz (3120)
• [2008-06-23 12:41]

Hi Nick, you have nailed this one well. The colours and definition is spot on. very nice details and a good sharp clean image. TFS, regards h

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• Argus (23317)
• [2008-06-23 12:52]

Hello Nick,
The Golden-ringed Dragonfly is not that common in Sweden and to make agood capture like this is a real prize. Great that you could take this on the contrasting sandy gravel of a carpark and the POV, DOF and sharpness are really good.
TFS this fine image,
Ivan

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• ralfsworld (6056)
• [2008-06-23 13:23]

Hello Nicholas
You did good work with this dragonfly. Nice details, pose and colours.
TFS
Ralf

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• SelenE (12188)
• [2008-06-23 14:10]

Hi Nick,
Focus, sharpness, POV and details are very nice. Well composed and exposed. TFS
All the best,
Selen

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• Jamesp (14380)
• [2008-06-23 14:16]

Hi Nick

You certainly have had some luck with dragonflies! Excellent POV and detail.

TFS

James

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• Heaven (3247)
• [2008-06-23 14:37]

Hi Nicholas!

Sometimes we have to take the opportunity and react as you did: point and shoot! It was a good idea, and the picture turned out quite good! The background is different from what we usually see, and that's quite interesting. I also like the narrative notes.

Kind regards

Markus

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• Juyona (13267)
• [2008-06-23 15:18]

Hola amigo,
interesante macro,
y originales colores...
buen pov y foco.
saludos

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• lise (2683)
• [2008-06-23 15:46]

Hi Nicholas,
This dragonfly is amazing! It looks like a tiger!
The sharpness and details are superb, wonderful natural colours.
Very well done
Lise

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• lousat (9959)
• [2008-06-23 16:28]

Hi Nico,another beautifull dragonfly,very excellent shot,no need comment,this beauty talk alone,just my best compliments for the pic and for the note,have a nice day,LUCIANO

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• eqshannon (19775)
• [2008-06-23 17:36]

Call me a cab....it is what taxis are coloured like in NYC..or used to be..before taxis became limos....all has changed but not nature and not your superb work....I like it...
bob

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• eng55 (1127)
• [2008-06-24 3:20]

Hi Nicholas,
Beautiful capture of this interesting dragonfly.POV,framing,sharpness and details are wonderful.
Thanks for posting.

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• Amadeo (2911)
• [2008-06-24 4:40]

Hola Nicholas, buen macro, con buena luz y color. Esta variedad no la he visto nunca (tampoco en fotografia). Un saludo

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• Silvio2006 (23904)
• [2008-06-24 5:44]

Hi Nick, superb dragonfly with splendid shadow and fantastic details, great colors and wonderful sharpness, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• uleko (23526)
• [2008-06-24 9:34]

Hello Nick,
You were really quick off the mark here and got a splendid shot of this beautiful dragonfly! Sometimes one gets the best shots when in a hurry! All nicely in focus, great sharpness and natural colours. It looks very fresh too me. I'm glad the kid didn't get it before you!!
TFS and best wishes, Ulla

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• PeterZ (8251)
• [2008-06-24 9:51]

Hello Nick,
Excellent photo. Just like a helicopter, ready to fly. Fortenately it did so on time.
Light and colours are superb. Great sharpness, POV, DOF, BG and composition.
Regards,
Peter

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• jaycee (14955)
• [2008-06-24 10:01]

Hi Nick,

The shadow gives this dragonfly a very special look. It makes him appear to be lifted off the ground. Excellent colors and sharp details of the face, body and wings.

Jane

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• joey (19801)
• [2008-06-24 13:42]

Probably one of my favourite dragonflies and you have captured it very well!
I once found a mating pair of these several years ago while in Cornwall, but damn! I had no camera :-(
You've made the most of the awkward pose and this has a great composition.
Brilliant sharpness and clarity.
Nice, vibrent colours.

Well done,
Joe

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• Luis52 (10144)
• [2008-06-24 16:51]

Hola Nicolas.
Muy bellos colores en negro y amarillo de esta Libelula. La pose e iluminacion nos permiten ver sus atributos en las alas y abdomen.
Saludos Nicolas.
Luis52.

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• Adanac (13914)
• [2008-06-24 20:30]

Hello Nick,
What a great depth of field you got on this capture. The sharp details and colors are great, I even like the gravel background. Great job Nick.
Rick

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• demeve (4072)
• [2008-06-24 22:10]

Hello Nick,
Very beautiful dragonfly, the colors and details are
fascinating. Excellent POV and composition.. Well done

Everton

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• PaulH (10820)
• [2008-06-25 1:12]

You seized the opportunity well here Nick, i see that IS on the lens is worth investing in, great result! Not seen one of these before, thanks for sharing it.
Paul
be back :o)

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• Royaldevon (3278)
• [2008-06-25 7:02]

Hello Nick,

You were fortunate to capture this!
And, what a good shot it is.
The details of its body and pattern are very good. I like the shadow of its body beneathe. It gives a very good 3D impression.

Kind regards,
Bev :-)

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• rousettus (8306)
• [2008-06-26 11:38]

hello Nicholas
This is very beautiful species with its splendid colors. Your macro-shot great with sharp details, POV and composition. Thanks for sharing and good information. best wishes
Ahmet

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• haraprasan (13068)
• [2008-06-27 7:15]

Hi Nick,
A superb capture of this beautiful dragonfly. Superb sharp details and a lovely composition. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-06-27 10:24]

Hi Nicholas,
Wonderful shot of this great looking dragonfly and the gravel pathway acts as a fine BG. Very neat and sharp image with lovely colours and details. You are indeed lucky to have it sitting there near your car. Excellent POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• bobcat08 (1341)
• [2008-06-27 23:53]

Hello Nick,

I saw the last few days a lot of dragonflys, but so nice NO.

Beautiful colors and magnificent eyes. The photo is so sharp. A beauty.

Thanks and TFS BOB