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Banded Agrion Damselfly

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Posted by Guy Rogers on May 19, 2010 at 4:48 PM
Banded Agrion Damselfly
Canon 5D MK11, Sigma 180mm, 1/8ss, iso 100, f11, tripod.

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Posted by Edwin kats on May 19, 2010 at 4:53 PM
Beautiful!!!

Edwin
Posted by Chris Lloyd on May 19, 2010 at 4:56 PM
Wow! Lovely image and a great comp.

Chris
Posted by Ian Mason on May 19, 2010 at 5:04 PM
Phenomenal! :eek:
Posted by Maggie Campbell on May 19, 2010 at 5:11 PM
I don't think I have ever seen such detail in one of these. Absolutely stunning. Great BG too. I wonder if I wouldn't try to lose the left hand stem although this may be difficult. That is being really picky though. :toast: :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Dave Bartlett on May 19, 2010 at 5:22 PM
Perfection - such superb detail in the wing makes it look almost 3D :toast:
Posted by Vincent Jones on May 19, 2010 at 5:32 PM
Not bad Guy :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :eek: :biggrin:

The detail captured is simply awesome, amazing :toast: :toast:
Posted by Ian Macdermott on May 19, 2010 at 5:33 PM
Beautiful shot Guy :toast:
Posted by Karen Summers on May 19, 2010 at 5:40 PM
all I can say is stunning
Posted by Craig Jones on May 19, 2010 at 5:41 PM
Wow :wink: :wavey:
Posted by Matt Cole on May 19, 2010 at 5:49 PM
I like the way the light is reflecting on the wings Guy, a lovely shot. I wasn't expecting to see these for another week or two.

Matt :toast:
Posted by Chris O'Reilly on May 19, 2010 at 6:32 PM
Congrats Guy; the image has real impact. The composition is spot on and the animal/plant combination compliment each other well. No nits for me.

Cheers,
Chris
Posted by Paul King on May 19, 2010 at 7:31 PM
no nits great image Guy. :toast:
Posted by stewart canham on May 20, 2010 at 2:28 AM
First class image, and beautiful contrast with the foliage, may be a name check (Harris 1872)
Banded Demoiselle Calopteryx splendens.
Stewart..................
Posted by Dale Sutton on May 20, 2010 at 4:38 AM
A stunner Guy, That 5d MK2 is a great bit of kit " thats why I have one "

Dale :toast:
Posted by Andy Gregory on May 20, 2010 at 5:42 AM
Superb image Guy, well done :toast: :jump:
Posted by Calum Dickson on May 20, 2010 at 6:05 AM
Beautiful Guy, there not out round my way yet.

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Calum
Posted by David Sewell on May 20, 2010 at 7:41 AM
Stewart is partially right about the name, although the reference to Harris, 1872 (actually Harris 1776 according to Hammond) is to the scientific rather than common name. Banded agrion was actually the 'English' or common name assigned to the species by Cynthia Longfield in 1938. Most dragonflies and damselflies did not have common names before this time. The Longfield names are now out of fashion, and most of us refer to this species as Banded Demoiselle.

Lecture in nomenclature now over, it is a lovely shot btw!

David
Posted by Justin on May 20, 2010 at 7:50 AM
That's a first class image. :toast:
Posted by Simon Phillpotts on May 20, 2010 at 8:21 AM
Crisp detail, colourful and well composed. A Stunner Guy! :toast:
Posted by David Sewell on May 20, 2010 at 8:33 AM
Stewart is partially right about the name, although the reference to Harris, 1872 (actually Harris 1776 according to Hammond) is to the scientific rather than common name. Banded agrion was actually the 'English' or common name assigned to the species by Cynthia Longfield in 1938. Most dragonflies and damselflies did not have common names before this time. The Longfield names are now out of fashion, and most of us refer to this species as Banded Demoiselle.

Lecture in nomenclature now over, it is a lovely shot btw!

David
Posted by Mark Davies on May 20, 2010 at 9:37 AM
Heading for cover .
This will take some beating at Cannock , or anywhere TBH
Posted by Austin Thomas on May 20, 2010 at 12:05 PM
Excellent Guy,

Great BKGR and DOF. The subject shines.

Impressive stuff.

Cheers

Austin
Posted by Barry Southon on May 20, 2010 at 12:25 PM
Guy

Now that is an example of a master class presentation.
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Posted by David Taylor on May 20, 2010 at 1:57 PM
Faultless.

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Posted by Phil Mclean on May 20, 2010 at 3:51 PM
All been said Guy.Absolutely Superb in every way.

Phil. :toast: :toast: :toast:
Posted by Paul Rosser on May 20, 2010 at 4:50 PM
Guy, I have to say that this photo/image is the best thing I've seen of this species. Bar None!! Simply awesome, sharp from tail to head, great comp, and the detail is just superb! So well taken, you have really inspired me with this image. Honestly!!! :toast: :toast: :toast:
Regards,
Paul Rosser. :wavey:
Posted by David Kjaer on May 21, 2010 at 6:41 PM
Beautiful.

David :toast: :toast:
Posted by Philip Kirkham on May 22, 2010 at 10:06 AM
I ALWAYS enjoy your images Guy, and this one is another stunner.
Best wishes
Phil
Posted by michael pearce on July 5, 2010 at 9:40 AM
great comp and colours :wavey:
mike pearce