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Copyright: Sergio Stella (flashpoint) Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 24 N: 685] (3825)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2008-08-25
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF Micro 105mm f2.8
Exposure: f/13.0, 1/80 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version, Workshop
Date Submitted: 2008-08-26 4:30
Viewed: 179
Points: 12
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note


Small Pincertail
(Onychogomphus forcipatus)

The Small Pincertail is indeed marginally smaller than its stable mate the Large Pincertail (Onychogomphus uncatus). More importantly, though, Onychogomphus forcipatus is very much the more common and widespread species of the two. Its range extends from Southern Scandinavia all the way down to the Mediterranean, although the species is absent from the British Isles. At any type of running water here in Italy it's quite common to see a male Small Pincertail perched on a rock in the so-called obelisk position. The species' most distinguishing features include its grey-to-green eyes (as opposed to O. uncatus' blue eyes), and the relatively narrow, wavy black stripes on the side of the thorax, the first of which meets up with the dark dorsal stripe.

from www.dragonflypix.com

Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Software: Paint Shop Pro Photo 11,20
Exposure Time: 10/800 sec
F-Stop: f/13.0
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 105 mm
Date Taken: 2008-08-25 12:23
Metering Mode: Pattern
Light Source: Cloudy weather
File Size: 69 kb
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  • GaryT Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 85 W: 4 N: 180] (948)
  • [2008-08-26 5:07]

Fascinating dragonfly. Very good background and sharpness in this photo. Gary

Delightful frontal POV, Sergio.
Very sharp focus on the face and most of the body. The combination of colours on the dragonfly is really very attractive. I like the colour of its eyes.
Well done and TFS.

bonjour sergio
un insecte difficile a rtouver perché ainsi,en general il sont plus au sol.
je me suis permis un WS,je vous laisse le decouvrir.
laurent

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  • crs Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 394 W: 0 N: 621] (2499)
  • [2008-08-26 8:22]

Hello Sergio,

What a nice shot with the dragonfly. Image of head and torax is extremly sahrp showing great details and nice natural colors. Composition with few elements and blurry background looks great too.

Thank you for sharing,
Cristian

Hi Sergio.
Wonderful macro!
Splendid chromatism and excellent details.
Perfect POV! It is really a beautiful dragonfly!
Congratulations and thanks for sharing!
Regards,
José Roberto

Ciao Sergio!
Very interesting capture, I like a lot pose of this Gomphidae species - it is leaving on the edge ;)
Nice, warm colours and good detais make this image very interesting. Note is also very good - educational and informavive.
TFS and best regards,
Radomir

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