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Graphic Flutterwing


Graphic Flutterwing
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Copyright: Janina Jones (JayJay) Silver Note Writer [C: 2 W: 0 N: 10] (30)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-01-13
Categories: Insects
Exposure: f/5.0, 1/250 seconds
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Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-02-14 3:39
Viewed: 674
Points: 6
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Graphic Flutterwing (Rhyothermis graphiptera)

Whilst I was traipsing after a wallaby in Daisy Hill, just south of Brisbane, I almost stood on this stunning dragonfly who was sitting on a twig partly camouflaged by the brown leaves in the background. If it wasn't for the 'graphic' purple color on its wings it would have been an unhappy dragonfly.

The graphic flutterwing is from the family Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family in the world. What has been surprising to me is since I saw this little one, I have been finding them everywhere - which is a good thing because these little fellas are valued predators who control populations of mosquito's and midges (two of my least favourite insects for obvious reasons) so the more dragonflies, the merrier!

There are some really interesting cultural beliefs surrounding dragonflies, such as their ability to forecast the weather (in Vietnam) and whether they are sinister creatures, pure or signify courage, strength or happiness depends on which part of the world you are in.

Down in Australia, anything that controls mozzie populations is alright by me.
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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2991 W: 162 N: 949] (2787)
  • [2008-02-14 4:57]

Hello Janina,
Thanks for showing this fabulous dragonfly that I was very excited to see at Mount Carbine but I only got a bad shot of a rather scruffy one! This is a fine capture of a nice specimen, not quite sharp but still showing its features very well and I love the light and patterns on the wings.
Many thanks and cheers, Ulla

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3813 W: 190 N: 11346] (34981)
  • [2008-02-14 5:36]

Hello Janina,
Great capture of this Flutterwing from a fine POV and with pretty good sharpness that sets it off against the busy but blurred BG. I like the violet light reflections on its wings.
Thanks for sharing this beauty,
Ivan

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  • inked Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 142 W: 0 N: 248] (769)
  • [2008-02-14 20:19]

hi Janina,
fantastic shot.. really awesome color.. love those gold and black striped wings with the pink shine on em. great background too, very arty looking. great work!
Gethin

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