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Ruby Meadowhawk (female)??


Ruby Meadowhawk (female)??
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Copyright: Leisa Hennessy (Snoops) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 71 W: 0 N: 170] (555)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2006-07-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 70-300 4-5.6 APO DG MACRO
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2006-07-03 8:48
Viewed: 840
Points: 6
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Much larger dragonfly species existed in the distant past than occur on earth today. The largest one, found as a fossil, is an extinct Protodonata named Meganeura monyi from the Permian period with a wingspan of 70–75 cm (27.5–29.5 in). This compares to 19 cm (7.5 in) for the largest modern species of odonates, the Hawaiian endemic dragonfly, Anax strenuus. The smallest modern species recorded is the libellulid dragonfly, Nannophya pygmaea from east Asia with a wingspan of only 20 mm, or about 3/4 of an inch.

Dragonflies are the world's fastest insects, capable of reaching speeds of up to 97 km/h (60 mph). The Common Green Darner dragonfly (Anax junius) is nicknamed "Darning Needle" because of its body shape. It is one of the biggest and fastest-flying dragonflies, able to reach speeds of 85 km/h (53 mph). A study showed that dragonflies can travel as much as 137 km (85 mi) in one day.

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I am not quite sure on the exact species of this dragonfly, it was rather small compared to most i have seen so quite possible that it is a juvenile
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Nice shot but why did you put the copyright on the subject, sorry :-(

Hi Leisa, nice capture.
Good colors and details.

Andrea

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  • chiliu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1549 W: 0 N: 1158] (6414)
  • [2006-07-05 17:29]

Hi Leisa,
Very nice shot! Beautiful colours, clear details and excellent OOF background, great composition with nicely framed.
Thanks for sharing!

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  • loot Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 5695 W: 603 N: 3366] (8971)
  • [2006-07-09 10:31]

Hi Leisa
I am sorry, but as harsh as it may sound I am with Christian (TAZ) on this issue. The watermark across the centre of the photo is unacceptable. In fact it is against TN guidelines. If you feel you have to protect your photos you should rather consider to use the hidden watermark which you can insert with your PP software. This can not be removed and guarantee the originators identity.
Friendly regards
Loot

Selective focus is astonishing, the DOF superb and the colors are rich and vibrant. Very beautiful image. I hope to get a shot like this some day. I love it.

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