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Southern Hawker

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Posted by gary cox on November 24, 2006 at 1:04 PM

Southern Hawker (Aeshna cyanea) newly emerged from larva.
Specially commended in the recent National Insect week /Royal Entomological Society. Competition
Canon EOS 1Dmk2n, 180mm Macro lens, 1/8 sec, F8, ISO 100.
Posted by Dennis Alden on November 24, 2006 at 3:08 PM
An its not hard to see why it was specially commended!
I love the composition - its pin sharp and beautifully exposed - what more could you want.
I dream of taking a dragonfly picture of this quality. One of the reasons I belong to this forum is to see images like this that will inspire me - and you've got me chomping at the bit for next summer already.

Well done Gary - wish it was mine.


:toast: :toast: :toast:

dennis
Posted by John Chapman on November 24, 2006 at 4:41 PM
Hi Gary brilliant capture and I agree with Dennis's comments. :toast:
Posted by Tim Munsey on November 24, 2006 at 10:21 PM
Wow, super quality, its definately a "wish it was mine shot". 99.999999% perfect (it has a dust spot near tail :wink: ).
:toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:

Tim
Posted by David Kjaer on November 25, 2006 at 5:03 AM
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David
Posted by Clive_S on November 25, 2006 at 6:25 AM
Superb image Gary - well done! :toast:
Posted by Malcolm Muir on November 25, 2006 at 6:37 AM
Perfection Gary

Love the composition, tack sharp and great background.

Cheers

Malcolm :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Terry on November 25, 2006 at 9:43 AM
Lovely catch Gary :toast: The only time I have managed to catch this the bg was awful but yours really makes the subject stand out :toast:

Terry