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Variegated Meadowhawk Dragonfly

Variegated Meadowhawk Dragonfly

I sat next to a local pond and took note of where a particular dragonfly kept choosing as its perch. Patience paid off...again....
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I sat next to a local pond and took note of where a particular dragonfly kept choosing as its perch. Patience paid off...again.
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NIKON D610

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Aperture f/1.0 ISO 400 Shutter 1/250

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Feb, 2015

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