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Cloak of Transparency

Cloak of Transparency

BLUE DASHER
Pachydiplax longipennis (female)

Flanked by her right forewing, but as bright and beautiful as the day, a female dasher poses ato...
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BLUE DASHER
Pachydiplax longipennis (female)

Flanked by her right forewing, but as bright and beautiful as the day, a female dasher poses atop my aunt's clothesline.
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NIKON D90

settings

Aperture f/10.0 ISO 100 Shutter 1/100

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Jan, 2013

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Briar, she looks like she is smiling.....great shot! :)Mary

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