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Published: 2006-06-05 14:07:35 +0000 UTC; Views: 1003; Favourites: 20; Downloads: 104
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Sadly I can't tell you what kind of Dragonfly this is. I searched and searched and I found lots of dragonflies here are some links though that I found in my search that came close....Red saddlebags (Tramea onusta)
Cardinal Meadowhawk Sympetrum illotum
Scarlet Skimmer Crocothemis servilia
Another gem to see is my Winged Jewel
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this ain't bad at all, however imho a macro of this kind would deserve the maximum dof you could achieve, that is closing the aperture to, at least, f/16 or f/22 (going f/32 often introduces a noticeable diffraction, but it's worth a try). it's a pity that you have so few of your subject in focus.
hope this helps improving yourself
bye!
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Thank you
Unfortunately I can't change the aperature...f5.6 is the lowest it goes with either of my two lenses. I have the standard 18-55mm lens that came with the Canon and I just very recently acquired this 70-300mm lens...which I thought then I would be able to have a better range for aperature but, it seems to be fixed as well
I do appreciate your honesty though thanks
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got it; however i was saying you should go the opposite way: you should go higher, not lower, to achieve deeper dof. of course, shutter time will get longer, but the deeper dof will be appreciated. if the subject allows you to take photos at lower speeds, give 'em a try.
have a nice week!
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Thanks for the info will definately play around with the higher aperatures
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oh wow! love it
i can't say which is better, this or Winged Jewel. i guess it'll have to be a tie
i think i'll just stare at this for a few more hours.....
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It is a tie with me as well
you are so sweet thank you
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I like their smiles
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Thank you very much
Me too
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Awesome macro Kirsten, beautifully captured, when in doubt about an ID, ask *boron ID's in the US of A that is...................
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Thank you
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That one looks like it was flying away 
That give the pic some mouvement but it' not as nice than Winged Jewel who is a jewel
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Excellent macro... oh wow. Fantastic!!! I love colors
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It's a Ruby Red Redresser. jk, I made that up.
Excellent shot.
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What ever it is... it's a little stunner, lovely macro
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When I see such wonderful stuff such as this I am sad that I don't look in on you more often ..this is wonderful color and detailed
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Aww
Thank you very much
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Incredible color and reflection in the eye is awesome!!! 
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Thank you very much
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Aww
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A beauty, Kirsten. Absolutely gorgeous. Great sharpness, outstanding DOF and color. Very well done!
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You're welcome. It was my pleasure to view and comment on this image.
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Another 
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You're welcome, and I meant every word.
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I'm not sure if I called him/her handsome or ugly.. anyway, a great shot!! (I like every kind of bugs and dragonflies are very charming)
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Looks like a Red Skimmer (Libellula saturata). Nice shot.
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Thanks will have to look that one up
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Great macro shot, they look so funny like little aliens 
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Thank you very much
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