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°anax inperator female°°
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Copyright: Sergio Stella (flashpoint) Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 577 W: 113 N: 1989] (10425)
Genre: Animals
Medium: Color
Date Taken: 2009-08-01
Categories: Insects
Camera: Nikon D40X, AF Micro 105mm f2.8
Exposure: f/6.3, 1/125 seconds
More Photo Info: [view]
Photo Version: Original Version
Date Submitted: 2009-11-08 2:29
Viewed: 136
Favorites: 1 [view]
Points: 18
[Note Guidelines] Photographer's Note

Anax imperator(Leach,1815)
UK: Emperor Blue dragonfly
DK: Stor Kejserguldsmed
FR: Anax empereur
NL: Grote keizerlibel



Males have a green thorax with a pair of blue transverse, oblique, blue bands on each side immediately in front of the forewings. There are a pair of blue longitudinal bands running down the length of the abdomen on either side of a black central band.
Females are very similarly patterned but are green throughout although their green abdominal bands may become blue with age.
Of all the large dragonflies, this species is most closely associated with still water and spends most of its time patrolling its territory, settling periodically on marginal vegetation. It is shy and easily disturbed at rest. It often takes its prey, caught in flight, onto adjacent grasslands or shrubs to eat. This species is usually immediately identifiable by the way its abdomen is slightly down-curved in flight. Females lay their eggs in submerged or floating vegetation.

a more closely you can see... here



Make: NIKON CORPORATION
Model: NIKON D40X
Software: Paint Shop Pro Photo 11,20
Exposure Time: 10/1250 sec
F-Stop: f/6.3
ISO Speed Ratings: 200
Focal Length: 105 mm
Date Taken: 2009-08-01 11:22
Metering Mode: Pattern
File Size: 144 kb
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  • hansh Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 214 W: 1 N: 156] (634)
  • [2009-11-08 2:40]

Hello Sergio.

Great shot of the Anax emperor. Your picture shows all details very well, with very nice colors.
They are beautiful.

Gr. Hans

Ciao Sergio,

Quasi come prima, anche se tale accordo e utilizzato ogni ulteriori tagli di tutti i giorni. Penso che anche ha sfruttato la temperatura dei colori in modo diverso, dando tutta la tonalità molto interessante.

Si tratta di un lavoro molto buono, le tue foto di libellule sono diventati veri e propri compendio di tecnica e di gusto.

TFS

Jesús

Hi Sergio,
I never had the chance to see a sitting Anax imperator. Only saw them flying.
Yours is very impressive, I like that shot very much. Thanks and have a nice sunday
Sabine - wishnugaruda

Ciao Sergio,
altra bellissima macro dai dettagli impressionanti ed una ricerca di prospettive particolari, riesci ad ottenere una buona profondità di campo anche con un diaframma 6,3, (usi il treppiede?) con un'ottima definizione ed una perfetta messa a fuoco, in questa immagine mi piacciono molto i dettagli delle zampe che hanno anche una colorazione straodinariamente bella.
Grazie e complimenti
Ciao Maurizio

hello
tres impressionnant!
bravo bravo bravo!

Hello Sergio,
Excellent macro with fine details and wonderful natural colours.
Very good sharpness.
Marius.

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  • lousat Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Note Writer [C: 1978 W: 6 N: 5527] (19673)
  • [2009-11-08 11:30]

Ciao Sergione,eccezzionale nitidezza e grande macro,forse solo il colore e' troppo tendente al freddo...ci voleva una piccola scaldatina,tutto e' verdastro ed e' un peccato..comunque molto molto bella...meriti 8 punti ma 3 li diamo all'arbitro e quindi te ne restano 5.....buona settimana,Luciano

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  • uleko Gold Star Critiquer/Gold Star Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2999 W: 162 N: 984] (2877)
  • [2009-11-08 22:29]

Hello Sergio,
An impressive macro showing very fine sharp details of this elegant dragonfly. I love the colours too!
TFS and regards, Ulla

Ciao Sergio. Non concordo con quanto dice Luciano.... A mio parere i colori sono riprodotti fedelmente. Gestione della luce eccellente e ottimo sharp.

Roberto

This photo gives me something to aim for. I love dragonflies and this photo shows this one in beautiful detail. TFS

Renroc

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