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Drangonfly


Drangonfly
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Copyright: Lawhill Russo (lawhill) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 340 W: 3 N: 573] (2036)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2007-05-23
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D-200
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2007-06-09 0:05
Viewed: 514
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 40
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Collage of different dragonflies

The life cycle of the dragonfly, from egg to death of adult, varies from six months to as much as six or seven years. Female dragonflies lay eggs in or near water, often in or on floating or emergent plants. Most of the life cycle is spent in the larval (naiad, aka nymph) form, beneath the water surface, using internal gills to breathe, and catching other invertebrates or even vertebrates such as tadpoles and fish. In the adult (flying) stage, larger species of dragonfly, can live as long as four months
Vision
Dragonflies have excellent eyesight due to their eye structure. Their compound eyes have up to 30,000 facets, each of which is a separate light-sensing organ or ommatidium, arranged to give nearly a 360°Field of vision.
Camouflage
It was recently discovered that dragonflies employ a particular optical illusion, termed motion camouflage to stalk other insects that invade their territory. The research suggests that a dragonfly can move in such a way as to project itself as a stationary object while speedily attacking its victims. These findings illustrate for the first time how dragonflies use complex camouflaging techniques during aerial combat.
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  • Ken52 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 663 W: 98 N: 1262] (4187)
  • [2007-06-09 0:31]

Hi Lawhill,
This is a nice collage of dragonflies and I know that was time consuming, but the finished product is nice. Did you consider putting the name of each dragonfly inside it's frame in a small font? Nice presentation either way.
Ken

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  • iris Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 425 W: 41 N: 815] (2570)
  • [2007-06-09 1:20]

Amazing collage of the Dragonflies lawhill.The colours and lights are superb.Good PoVs too.The details are very clear also.
TFS & Cheers

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1817 W: 29 N: 5281] (17302)
  • [2007-06-09 2:14]

Hi Lawhill,
Awesome collage of these dragonflies. All different and classic images. Awesome colours and immaculate sharpness. Excellent POVs and a fantastic presentation. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Hi Russo,
Beautiful Collage, The colors are eyecatching. Thanks a lot for sharing.

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  • cosmln Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 203 W: 12 N: 489] (1944)
  • [2007-06-09 2:33]

Hi Lawhill,

nice collage .... i'm a "dragon" guy so i try o make an ID even if the north american fauna is not on my area... i hope one day to be there :)

so here is it:
12
34

1. Erythemis plebeja (Pin-Tailed Pondhawk)
2. Libellula needhami (Needham's Skimmer)
3. i think is a mature male of Erythemis simplicicollis(Eastern Pondhawk)
4. Erythemis simplicicollis(Eastern Pondhawk)

maybe this helps you, TFS,
cosmln

bonjour lawhill
un joli quarté!
toutes diferrentes en formes et en couleurs.
la netteté n'est pas extreme mais les pov generalement bien avec des fonds flou.
laurent

Nice display of dragonflies...Each shot has great focus and color...I especially like the top right...TFS
Jim

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  • Bufo Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 422 W: 73 N: 984] (4241)
  • [2007-06-09 4:38]

Hi Lawhill,
great to see this fine species of dragonflies of which it is nearly a pity to see them in a collage :-)
Some fine pictures.
Regards, JAcob

Hello Lawhill!
NIce and interesting composition showing 4 different dragonfly species. I like diversity of colours and good DOF of these pictures.
TFS and best greetings from Poland,
Radomir

Hello Lawhill
Very nice shot of these Dragonflies,
Perfect framing and lighting,
Superb shot, TFS

Regards
Fartash

Well presented montage, good detail throughout.

Greg

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  • GLEM Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 524 W: 87 N: 695] (5747)
  • [2007-06-09 10:54]

salut Lawhill,
belle composition de quatres images, la lumière et la couleur sont très pésentent. Bonne netteté sur les deux de droite.

gl

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  • jaycee Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1987 W: 8 N: 5258] (17043)
  • [2007-06-09 10:55]

Hi Lawhill,

A wonderful collage of these assorted dragonflies. The four are very different and make a nice presentation. Each picture is sharp and clear with lovely colors. I especially like the blue one. Nice job!

Jane

Another good use of this type of presentation. A muted rainbow of color, yet full of things to see. Certainly an educational presentation cover of some sort. There are many good uses for this type of picture. You have taken the simple dragonfly shot and converted it!

Bob Pacific NW Wilderness"

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  • demeve Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 525 W: 8 N: 1237] (4524)
  • [2007-06-09 12:52]

Hello Lawhill, very good collage, beautiful capture, excellent macro my friend, thanks for sharing your art... well done

How generous of you to show four magnificent dragonflies within a single frame, Lawhill! Goes to prove you must be having plenty of them around you to shoot at will.
All the four specimens within the frame are exotic and beautiful. Together, they make a lovely collage.
TFS and regards.

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  • smitha Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 292 W: 77 N: 938] (3551)
  • [2007-06-09 15:01]

What a fantastic collage! Four different beauties in a single frame. Each shot is superb on its own. Good sharpness and details. Good colours and good POV too.
TFS, Smitha.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2224 W: 10 N: 6266] (23542)
  • [2007-06-09 18:13]

Hi Lawhill. What a good collage of the dragonflies.they are very good. good colours and detail. you have made some very interesting notes as well.TFS. well done.

Nick..

Clever collage!
Each shot stands on its own merit - all together is a special treat. :)

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  • Argus Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2883 W: 165 N: 8400] (26072)
  • [2007-06-10 14:59]

Hello Lawhill,
This is a fine collage of four different species of N. American Dragonflies. Each shot is sharp, with good contrasting BG, well composed and taken from a good POV.
Well done and TFS!
Best wishes, Ivan

Hi Lawhill,
Great group of "drangonflies" my friend :)
Very good job on this presentation, excellent notes as well..
Howard

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