RobbieRoss

Dragonfly

Dragonfly

A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of st...
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A dragonfly is an insect belonging to the order Odonata, infraorder Anisoptera. Adult dragonflies are characterized by large, multifaceted eyes, two pairs of strong, transparent wings, sometimes with coloured patches, and an elongated body.

Scientific name: Anisoptera
Lifespan: 7 months
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camera

Canon EOS 600D

settings

settings

Aperture f/5 ISO 400 Shutter 1/1250 Focal Length 96/1

upload_date

upload_date

Sep, 2017

Views

1357

Likes

+616

Awards

Peer Award

+182

Absolute Masterpiece

+42

Top Choice

+34

Magnificent Capture

+30

Superb Composition

+24

Superior Skill

+4

Outstanding Creativity

+3

All Star

Emotions

Impressed

Categories

Macro
Nature

Quite the balancing act!!!

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Outstanding!

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So skillfully taken

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Magnificent

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Great capture . . . and absolutely LOVE the RED!

Thank you very mucy Sue, appreciate it so much :)

Have not seen a red one here in Kansas

Oh ok, good to know that....

Simply fabulous.

Thank you :)

Platinum

Very nice capture!

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Fantastic red Odonata!

Thank you very much :)

PRO

Great work...love the colors and details captured.

Thanks you :)

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Great pics!

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PRO

I love dragonflies but have never seen one this color

Thank you :) there are many like this one here :)

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awesome! The color red is exquisite!

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