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Slender Skimmer


Slender Skimmer
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Copyright: Ram Thakur (ramthakur) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3295 W: 167 N: 9912] (32154)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-04-13
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D200, Sigma EX 105mm F2.8 DG Macro, 58mm UV
Exposure: f/7.1, 1/180 seconds
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-05-10 2:24
Viewed: 658
Points: 26
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
Slender Skimmer or Orthetrum sabina

Thanks to the moderators of TN, we are now allowed to post pictures in size 300KB or less.
Obviously, my picture today is 295KB or thereabout.

Orthetrum sabina is a common and widespread dragonfly found all over Asia and parts of Australia, the Middle East and Northern Africa.
The skimmers or perchers and their relatives form the Libellulidae, the largest dragonfly family in the world. It is sometimes considered to contain the Corduliidae as the subfamily Corduliinae and the Macromiidae as the subfamily Macromiinae. Even if these are excluded (as Silsby does) we are left with a family of over 1000 species. With nearly worldwide distribution these are almost certainly the most often seen of the dragonflies.
The genus Libellula is mostly New World, but also boasts one of the few endangered odonates from Japan - Libellula angelina. Many of the members of this genus are brightly colored or have banded wings. The related genus Plathemis includes the whitetails. The genus Celithemis contains several brightly marked species in the southern United States. Members of the genus Sympetrum are called darters (or meadowhawks in North America), and are found throughout most of the world. Several Southern Hemisphere species in the genera Trithemis and Zenithoptera are especially beautiful. Other common genera include Tramea and Pantala.

Sources:
Wikipedia
http://www.nerdybirders.com/html/dragonflies/slender-skimmer.html

Thanks for looking and regards to all.
XOTAELE, matatur, eng55, goldyrs, mariki, uleko, kmr13777, albert has marked this note useful
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Hola Ram.
Excelente captura y magníficos reflejos.
Preciosa transparencia de las alas.
Un cordial saludo, JL.

Obviously you are an expert in finding unique viewpoints while photographing d.flies Ram, a case in point, the present posting is no good if your intention is to demonstrate the abdomen, but on the other hand, if you would like to show the four wings in 3-D against a complimentary BG, then it is perfect! Priorities, my friend!
Mehmet

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  • eng55 Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1130 W: 32 N: 1137] (3508)
  • [2008-05-10 3:54]

Hi Ram,
Beautiful skimmer.Sharpness,colors,POV,BG and composition are perfect.
Thanks for posting.

Excellent photo.Very nice colors and light.Also very sharp.
Regards,
Nikos.

I really wonder Sir, how do you make the wings and other such fine details so clear?
This is fantabulous!
Goldy

Hello Ram,

Very good sharpness of this skimmer. Good DOF and very nice natural colours.
Cheers,
Mariki

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2989 W: 162 N: 941] (2769)
  • [2008-05-10 7:47]

Hello Ram,
Lovely capture of this Orthetrum sp. in a fine post on the pink-edged leaf! Interesting POV and very fine focus on the glassy wings.
Great sharpness and fine colours too against the dark background.
Many thanks and best wishes, Ulla

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  • joey Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2001 W: 226 N: 6845] (24727)
  • [2008-05-10 13:47]

Hi Ram,
I love the original POV here.
The sharpness is really good!
Superb DOF and BG.
Great composition.
Good to see the new quality limit put into action :-)
Well done,

Joe

Hello Ram,
The fine network in the wings is very well captured, good light and sharp fine details!
A well composed presentation, and the feeling of depth is first class...
Greetings,
Pablo -

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  • Mana Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 1899 W: 36 N: 5578] (18516)
  • [2008-05-11 0:43]

Hi Ram,
Another wonderful shot of this elegant skimmer perched so nicely on that white leaf. Lovely colours and sharpness with superb natural lighting. I like the sheen on its gossamer wings and your chosen POV to portray it. Very nicely composed. Kudos.
TFS.
Sumon

Excellent POV Ram and great details.

TFS
Kirti

Hello Ram
Nice back view, it's unusual
Well done
Albert

Llama la atención la transparecia de las alas y el enfoque sobre sus nervaduras.
Buena captura.
Saludos
Jacobo

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