Dragonfly Nymph

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• claudine (9803)
• [2008-07-13 6:38]

Hi Howard,
This is a much impressive document. I have never seen this insect at this stage... This macro lens you have is wonderful! I should equipment myself with a good macro, this is one thing that I don't have. Details are so amazing that we feel we can almost touch the nymph. The picture in WS is very well done and interesting too. Congrats,
Claudine

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• pankajbajpai (14148)
• [2008-07-13 6:46]

hello howard,
how close one can get with the 150 mm micro lens? this capture of Dragonfly Nymph is simply amazing, the light passing through the body creates a nice effect,
excellent work once again,
tfs & regards
pankaj

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• NinaM (4547)
• [2008-07-13 6:59]

How impressive and CLOSE this is Howard, it is incredible. Not only is it very very close but the dof is also impressive, the whole nymph is sharp. And I like the leave (oak?) that you used to put the little creature on. I had seen nymphs once and they were darker. Isn't it amazing that the small wings are already forming? Thank you, another superb shot and interesting notes,

Francine

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• zulfu (583)
• [2008-07-13 7:16]

Hello Howard,
Great macro of a dragonfly nymph. TFS. Regards,
Mehmet

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• Argus (23169)
• [2008-07-13 7:16]

Hello Howard,
You're right: we concentrate too much on the adults and ignore the juniors. This is a great well taken close macro of a dragonfly nymph and for me the two additional views in the WS are just as worthy. All three images are sharp with a superb DOF and are educational in showing us what dragons look like when they are young.
Thank you for this fine contribution.
Have a good sunday,
Ivan

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• bahadir (350)
• [2008-07-13 8:04]

Wonderful makro (micro) capture of a dragonfly nymph. Excellent in all aspects. TFS. Regards,
Bahadır

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• goldyrs (4704)
• [2008-07-13 8:04]

Impressive would be an understatement, Howard, this is mind blowing, for the lack of any other superlative.This should be in some encyclopedia.
Thank you for sharing!
Goldy

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• gerbilratz (3110)
• [2008-07-13 8:50]

Hi Howard, this is unreal!!.. it should be in an ID reference book... it is that good.... stunning details and an excellent profile. You can almost see through it... this is such an important upload....regards h

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• Graal (5002)
• [2008-07-13 10:13]

Hi Howard,
great macro shot. Good details and colours. Fine complementary photos in WS. I like it. Well done photos.
Gr., Aleksander

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• jaycee (14871)
• [2008-07-13 11:01]

Hi Howard,

This is something I have never seen before and it is fascinating. The macro is superb with excellent details. I love the views in the workshop showing the entire Nymph. A great nature lesson and I thank you for it.

Jane

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• Amadeo (2863)
• [2008-07-13 11:18]

Hola Howard, excelente trabajo, buen macro con una buena aproximación, nitida con buen detalle, luz y color. Un saludo

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• gracious (12196)
• [2008-07-13 11:19]

Hello Mr.Cheek,
Many thanks for sharing this awesome macro on the dfly in nymph stage, very impressive translucent body indeed! the informative notes is most useful for knowledge wise! much appreciated!
amazing details in every single part in the shot!
great job
Tony

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• nglen (20880)
• [2008-07-13 12:00]

Hi Howard now this is what you call macro . Amazing fine detail and sharp focusing. natural colours and good use of the light on the body. Your garden pond is giving you a lot of fun. well done TFS.
Nick..

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• liziafa (1231)
• [2008-07-13 12:04]
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Hi Howard,
Excellent extreme close up!!!
Sharpness, details just perfect!
Very good colors and DOF.
TFS Malgosia

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• PeterZ (8159)
• [2008-07-13 12:33]

Hello Howard,
What a wonderful macro. Very impressive photo and note. Excellent sharpness and details. Great natural colours and DOF. Amazing teenager.
Regards,
Peter

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• aes_thor (1500)
• [2008-07-13 13:06]

Hi Howard,

beautifull shot, sharp, clear, interesting... well done!

cheers
Adrian

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• cataclysta (4495)
• [2008-07-13 13:46]

Hi Howard
Unusual subject. Monster in the insect world. Very good photo and good note. Great TN observation
TFS
Krzysztof

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• yasemin (810)
• [2008-07-13 14:08]

Hi Howard, very impressive and fantastic shot....Your note educational try to learn...Incredible work...Congratulation....Regards, Leyla

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• rousettus (8249)
• [2008-07-13 15:49]

Hi Howard,
if you not note, I would ask what is this? :) I think this, namely learning, is one of the best points of TN. This is very beautiful and perfect macroshot in usual quality of your. Thanx for sharing, best wishes
Ahmet

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• Mana (16346)
• [2008-07-13 19:43]

Hi Howard,
Just marking this wonderful shot, I will be back with a proper critique.
Sumon

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• tuslaw (1901)
• [2008-07-13 19:44]

Beautiful shot Howard,
I've seen these many times while exploring ponds and marshes, but never viewed them up close and with so much detail as this image displays.
Wonderful photo in every aspect. Love your WS images equally as well. Great notes!!
Ron

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• CeltickRanger (6942)
• [2008-07-13 19:55]

hello Howard

superb macro shot of the dragonfly nymph, with bright
luminosity and natural colours, excellent sharpness and details,

TFS

Asbed

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• horia (12468)
• [2008-07-14 0:50]

Hi Howard

An absolute awesome post!!! All the 3 photos are amazing!
This is indeed a worthy presentation for the "unseen" life of a beautiful dragonfly. One must understand the entire process so that they would fully appreciate these amazing creatures.
The details from all of your 3 shots are outstanding and the way you've managed to render the texture and colors is fantastic!
I will surely learn a lot from this. Thank you, my friend!

BRAVO and TFS
Horia

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• boreocypriensis (12682)
• [2008-07-14 1:10]

Hi Howard,
Another glorious macro capture from your excellent photographic accumulation my friend. Great details and wonderful lighting. Simply perfect in all around. TFS this.
Cheers,

Bayram

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• haraprasan (13064)
• [2008-07-14 1:57]

Hi Howard,
A nice closeup shot of this dragonfly nymph. Very well composed with sharp details. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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• Janice (17425)
• [2008-07-14 2:51]

How big / small is this baby Howard?
Three excellent photos (I prefer the frontal view) and you show the nymph so clearly.
And very interesting notes too,
TFS
Janice

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• gannu (10628)
• [2008-07-14 5:18]

Hello Howard, Superb and impressive document. Excellent shot and explaining stage of development. Brilliant and supported by strong document Ganesh

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• meyerd (3485)
• [2008-07-14 11:27]

Hi Howard,
that was a good idea, getting the larva out of the water for a head-on shot. You show the transparency of the body well. You give me some idea here. Despite your declaration I wait for your first garden pond underwater shots.
Best regards
Dietrich

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• Mariol (4123)
• [2008-07-14 18:41]

Hi Howard,
Very well documented and informative posting. The quality of the pictures is very high, as usual and I like the perfect impression of transparency on this difficult subject.
Regards, Mario

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• Silvio2006 (23765)
• [2008-07-15 1:04]

Hi Howard, amazing portrait with fantastic details, great macro, very well done, ciao Silvio

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• red45 (26809)
• [2008-07-15 1:48]

Hi Howard!

This is very well know to me creature :-) I always have got few in my aquarium. Excellent macro - wet, shinning body looks superb. Every detail is visible. Pictures in WS are also great.

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• JORAPAVI (10077)
• [2008-07-16 2:10]

Hola Howard,
Impresionante el acercamiento a este pequeña ninfa de insecto, excelente nitidez y textura, sobresaliente iluminación, saludos
José Ramón

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• vanderschelden (26517)
• [2008-07-20 14:10]

Extraordinary close up, Howard.
I was thinking about Bayram's baby Gecko head-wise.
TFS
Annick

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• jusninasirun (5128)
• [2008-10-05 17:29]

Hello Howard. I have never seen the nymph of the dragonfly and thanks for sharing this one. You did very well with the focus and tight framing. Exposure and details are flawless and well done indeed. Best regards. Jusni