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Posted by Andy Astbury on May 23, 2008 at 3:16 AM
Newly emmerged Four-spot Chasser from a session with El Guido Rogers (pro Terrapin Wrangler)yesterday :biggrin:

Sad that I couldn't get the case in the shot :frown: but "them's the breaks".

I was pleased to get this though as it still has an undeveloped abdomen and still has the bend in it from hanging upside down out of the exuvia; and the wing opaquness hasn't cleared yet.

We had been for a search of Chartley beforehand but the resident Odonata there were highly conspicuous by their abscence so we got to this location a little on the late side - and that coolish breeze was still about too so I shot loads just to make sure we had a few shots with no movement.

Have to extend a big thanks to Guy for the outing :toast: :toast: :toast:

Techs
D2Xs
180mm macro
ISO 200
1/80th sec @ f10
Full Frame

PP Bibble Pro & CS3

Thanks for looking folks :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Andrews on May 23, 2008 at 3:23 AM
A worthwhile effort Andy. :toast:

Ian :smile:
Posted by Matt Cole on May 23, 2008 at 3:26 AM
very nice Andy. It's always a challenge to get a clean background as they often tend to emerge in the midst of the reeds. I like the colours in this one.

Matt
Posted by Helge Sorensen on May 23, 2008 at 3:33 AM
A very nice shot, Andy :toast:
Posted by Tim Taylor on May 23, 2008 at 3:37 AM
Grand shot. I must get out round our local lakes and see if I can find one too. :toast:
Posted by Paul Inglis on May 23, 2008 at 5:14 AM
Hi Andy,

Oh, this is special! Very, very nice image! Wished it was mine!
:toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Elliott Neep on May 23, 2008 at 5:19 AM
2nd Matt's thoughts. Nice clean background that really makes this pop-out. Am always impressed by these emerging dragonflies. Great shot :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Andy Bate on May 23, 2008 at 5:39 AM
nice work young man!!! looks great
Posted by Dave Bartlett on May 23, 2008 at 7:47 AM
Nice capture - I like the bg and colours :toast: :toast:

Dave
Posted by Tristan Campbell on May 23, 2008 at 10:15 AM
Very nice indeed. I'd be tempted to see if you can hold back the bright part of the wing slightly as it very much draws my eye. Tristan
Posted by eric weight on May 23, 2008 at 1:24 PM
Another gem.
:toast: :toast: Eric
Posted by Dave Courtenay on May 23, 2008 at 2:35 PM
Would like this on file-nicely done

Dave :toast:
Posted by Alan Woolnough on May 23, 2008 at 3:17 PM
Corking shot Andy...........extremely detailed :toast: :toast: :toast:

Alan
Posted by Guy Rogers on May 23, 2008 at 4:17 PM
Hello Andy.

Cracking image and nicely framed. :wavey:
Posted by David Taylor on May 23, 2008 at 4:37 PM
Yes, beautiful detail and great BG. Excellent.

:toast: :toast: :jump:
Posted by Austin Thomas on May 23, 2008 at 5:51 PM
Nice one Andy,

I must keep my eyes open for longer when I am on my water side walks. Great spot and a great picture. Well done.

Austin
Posted by Magnus Hird on May 24, 2008 at 4:22 AM
Another fascinating shot Andy, love the wings and the BG :smile:
Posted by Mark Sisson on May 24, 2008 at 7:18 AM
Good stuff and I too wouldn't mind this one!!

:toast:

Mark
Posted by Brett Lewis on May 25, 2008 at 4:41 PM
Very well observed and recorded shot. Superb detail and great use of DOF.

Brett.