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Western Willow Spreadwing

Western Willow Spreadwing

Chalcolestes viridis, is a damselfly of the family Lestidae. It has a metallic like body and at rest it holds its wings away from its body. Its common name is t...
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Chalcolestes viridis, is a damselfly of the family Lestidae. It has a metallic like body and at rest it holds its wings away from its body. Its common name is the Western Willow Spreadwing.
It has an elongated abdomen and pale brown spots on its wings and resides in areas of still water with overhanging trees.
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camera

Canon EOS RP

settings

settings

Aperture 63/10 ISO 12800 Shutter 1/800 Focal Length 227/1

location

location

Leusden, Utrecht, NL

upload_date

upload_date

Oct, 2023

Views

180

Likes

+50

Awards

People's Choice in Bug Wing Bokeh Photo Challenge

Peer Award

+29

Top Choice

+6

Superb Composition

+1

Absolute Masterpiece

Outstanding Creativity

Categories

Animals

so dainty, so delicate, so beautiful!

PRO

So nice of you to say. 😊

Platinum

Mooi los van de achtergrond

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Hij bleef erg bewegen.

Platinum

Beautiful capture!

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Thank you very much. 😊

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Thank you very much. 😊

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Brilliant macro, Joop! Damselflies are so difficult to capture, but you did a stellar job on this one! And the iridescent pastel colours are phenomenal!

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Thank you for the nice compliment Sue. 😊

Ultimate

Beautiful capture with the pastel colors!

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Thank you very much. 😊

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Great macro shot !!!

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Thank you very much. 😊

Ultimate

That's a beauty Joop! Congratulations on yoru challenge PC award! It is nice to share the podium with you! Kurt😀

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Thank you very much Kurt. 😊

Ultimate

Congratulations on your PC award.

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Thank you very much. 😊

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