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the emperor (62)
Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2273 W: 10 N: 2661] (15669)
The Emperor Dragonfly, Anax imperator, is a large and powerful species of European hawker dragonfly of the family Aeshnidae, averaging 78 mm (3 inches) in length.

Males have a sky blue abdomen marked with a diagnostic black dorsal stripe and an apple green thorax. Females have a green thorax and abdomen. The male is highly territorial, and difficult to approach. The species lives by larger ponds, gravel pits, and slow rivers.
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Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2273 W: 10 N: 2661] (15669)
Photoshop
Edited by:dkaved Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 266 W: 18 N: 433] (2106)

Hi Vicma,
- Levels
- Contrast
- Highlights +15
- Noise reduction.
I think it has given a bit more life.Your comments are welcome.
Regards, David

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Juyona Gold Star Critiquer/Silver Workshop Editor/Gold Note Writer [C: 2273 W: 10 N: 2661] (15669)
Curves & selective colours
Edited by:DuFrank Silver Star Critiquer [C: 14 W: 9 N: 7] (156)

Although this picture is mainly in midtone colours, I tried to fresh it up by adding contrast in curves and some slight colourcorrection in a selective colour adjustement layer. If you're interested in the photoshop file in layers, so you can see what I did, feel free to contact me by email.