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Hawker mating wheel

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Posted by jack chapman on May 22, 2009 at 8:04 AM
Hawker mating wheel
found this pair on Wednesday and managed a few images between gusts of wind

40D + 150mm

unfortnately i am afraid i don't know what kind these are, i had a quick look but as far as i can see the common, migrant and southern all look the same. Any help in with the ID would be appreciated
Posted by Matt Cole on May 22, 2009 at 8:14 AM
nicely captured Jack and a good find. These are Hairy Dragonflies, it's still too early for Common, Migrant and Southern Hawkers.

Matt
Posted by jack chapman on May 22, 2009 at 8:17 AM
thanks Matt hadn't even noticed that one
Posted by PhilH on May 22, 2009 at 8:27 AM
Well seen and nicely imaged... Change of mind Matt is correct... I had overlooked that one as well.


Well done given the howling winds we have had recently ( the weekend looks better...)

:toast: :wavey: :toast:
Posted by David Kjaer on May 22, 2009 at 9:26 AM
Hi Jack

Very nice capture!

David :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on May 22, 2009 at 10:24 AM
Great work, with dof controlled very nicely.

David
Posted by Brett Lewis on May 22, 2009 at 1:03 PM
Nice work Jack, I saw them doing this at Wicken Fen today.. Over the water so no chance of a pic on my part. Well executed.

Brett :toast:
Posted by Andy Astbury on May 22, 2009 at 6:14 PM
Cracking capture Jack - nice and sharp all over, great PoV too - nice work :wavey:
Posted by Mark Wilson on May 23, 2009 at 2:24 PM
Great stuff Jack - great techs and comp.