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Copyright: Arjun Haarith (Arjun) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 307 W: 3 N: 783] (3692)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-06-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D50, Sigma 70-300 mm f/4.0-5.6 APO DG
Exposure: f/8, 1/250 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2008-06-11 9:51
Viewed: 381
Points: 10
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note
A dragonfly is a type of insect belonging to the order Odonata, the suborder Epiprocta or, in the strict sense, the infraorder Anisoptera. It is characterized by large multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, and an elongated body.

Dragonflies typically eat mosquitoes, midges, and other small insects like flies, bees, and butterflies. They are therefore valued as predators, since they help control populations of harmful insects. Dragonflies are usually found around lakes, ponds, streams and wetlands because their larvae, known as "nymphs", are aquatic. Dragonflies do not bite or sting humans.

Kingdom: Animalia

Phylum: Arthropoda

Class: Insecta

Order: Odonata

Suborder: Epiprocta

Infraorder: Anisoptera

This was shot at Kalkere forest, Bangalore. I saw this specie for the first time and I was thrilled by seeing this.This is a beautiful insect.When the sun rays fall on its wings perpendicularly it emits beautiful colours.I saw this phenomenon.

Thank you
Arjun
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Hello Arjun
This is a fascinating capture of a species that I have never seen..Superb details especially on the most wonderfully marked wings.
Tfs
Paul

Hi Arjun
very nice image. Neatly taken with good Bg and cropping is perfect.TFS.

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  • nglen Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 2130 W: 9 N: 5959] (22526)
  • [2008-06-11 10:43]

Hi Arjun. Good detail and colours in the unusual looking dragon fly. Your picture shows the markings so well.
TFS.
Nick..

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  • Alex99 Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 3173 W: 153 N: 4793] (15477)
  • [2008-06-11 11:35]

Hi Arjun.
You have pictured a very nice specimen of dragonfly. Almost two year we have not dragonflies in our places. Only first year I took many dragonfly shots. You are more luckier and have got a nice shot. I like POV, wonderful reproduction of wing pattern, pleasant smooth BG and rich colours. My kind regards and TFS.
Alexei.

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  • gannu Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 996 W: 4 N: 2570] (11874)
  • [2008-06-12 3:03]

Hello Arjun
Nice shot and good POV. Nice focus and perfect composition. Ganesh smiley tmrw

Hello Arjun!!!.
I like this insect very much!!!, this catch is fantastic, the macro is perfect; your description about this is very good.
In argentina this is an insect that can be seen in almost all its extension
Thank for this picture!!!
Greetings from [Tandil - Buenos Aires - Argentina].

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