Green Darner

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• Argus (22209)
• [2008-06-15 5:15]
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Hello Ron,
A superb capture of a Green Darner with all the features of a high quality shot: the sharpness, POV, BG and excllent composition. It's great when these guys can pose in just the right place to be photographed.
We see in the news that Ohio is inundated: this darner can't be far from lots of water!
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Ivan

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• sandpiper2 (11177)
• [2008-06-15 5:42]
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Hi Ron

Great capture of this impressive dragon. Don't think I've seen this species before. Excellent sharpness and details. GOod POV and DOF.

Chris

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• Ken52 (4153)
• [2008-06-15 7:16]
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Very nice. Sharpness and details are outstanding. The f10.0 gave you very good DOF allowing the entire subject to be in focus but still a blurred background. Excellent exposure in what must have been very bright conditions. I agree you have Green Darner, most likely female.

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• goutham_ramesh (8453)
• [2008-06-15 9:11]
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Hi Ron,
This is a good picture with decent composition and excellent sharpness and colors. The exposure has given you the perfect DOF.
On a personal note, a little diagonal/off center composition of the subject would have had a better impact :-), but this is just a personal taste :-)
TFS
Goutham

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• jaycee (14113)
• [2008-06-15 9:46]
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Hi Ron,

WOW! A superb shot of this Darning Needle. I haven't seen one since I left the east coast. You captured this perfectly and in a marvelous position. Colors are wonderful and the razor sharp details of the face, body and wings are magnificent. A perfect background and great composition.

Jane

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• Arjun (3332)
• [2008-06-15 9:52]
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hi ron,
Superb picture.I loved the green BG. All the details are very sharp and perfect
TFS

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• batu (10714)
• [2008-06-15 10:03]
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Hello Ron,
a brilliant picture which professionally introduces the dragonfly species.
It clearly shows 'all' the details and colours to recognize the species.
Besides the spectacular body colours, I also like to see the fine colour nuances of the transparent wings.
Best wishes, Peter

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• Hil (4763)
• [2008-06-15 12:42]
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Hi Ron,

Superb shot of the Dragonfly.
I like the pose as you can see the wing detail so clearly.
Lovely colours and light too with a nice OOF BG.

Hil

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• anel (7858)
• [2008-06-16 0:15]

Hello Ron,
Excellent composition and most beautiful colours. It is something for artists' eyes. Magnifique.
Anne

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• angybone (7198)
• [2008-06-16 5:16]
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Great details - each marking of the wing is clear. Great shot!!

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• jpdenk (965)
• [2008-06-16 6:58]
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Hi Ron,

Really nice composition and a good-sharp capture, good out-of-focus BG, excellent shot!

Thanks,
John

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• demeve (3976)
• [2008-06-16 10:25]
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Hello Ron,
Very nice capture, this Dragonfly is well presented.
Great POv and wonderful colors.. Well done

Everton

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• Mana (15988)
• [2008-06-17 9:52]
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Hi Ron,
Outstanding shot of this great looking Dragonfly with such wonderful details on its spread-out gossamer wings. Very neat and sharp image with nice colours and perfect lighting. Excellent DOF, POV and composition. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

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• eqshannon (18527)
• [2008-06-17 20:33]
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You're really getting into another arena here Ron.....I would have to go way back in my memory banks. I am certain if they were there I saw them, but as is with all of nature as a kid...it was no big deal, just the way I lived.....and my most exciting thing in the world was the man who came by and brought Popsicles for a nickle...so we have a GREAT image of this puppy..and some lightning bugs...Now what? Hm....insects that came and bit us...Do you remember 6-12 lotion? We used it all the time..I wonder if they still make it...You are a historical museum of Ohio...the place I love so much....ahhh
Bob

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• marhowie (34457)
• [2008-06-19 19:48]
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Hi Ron,
Great shot! You've shown the dragon and its wings/veins nicely.
Very good DOF or plane of focus, colors, exposure, details, and BG.
Beautiful dragon with its lime green thorax and rusty orange abdomen. Well composed top-shot with space above, and off-center left. The branch itself adds well/compliments with its green mossy covering and wishbone form..IMHO :)
Howard

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• lxcarr (243)
• [2008-08-24 15:38]

I have been wanting to shoot this type of photography for a long time. THis photo is perfect. Would love to be able to do just that. Great stuff.

Lidia