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29-AUG-2009

Emerald damselfly eating - Lestes sponsa

I loved How hill so much I went back to capture more damselflies and dragonflies, but it was cloudy and quite chilly so didnt see hardly any unlike the Sunday; what a change!
But I saw a slight movement from the middle of the stream and I managed to photograph this little fella, hanging on for dear life as the wind bounced him around on this reed while he ate!
It wasn't till I got home and uploaded the piks; I realized Id got the reflection too, I love the delicate water rings surrounding the reflection!

Here is the original image, I wasnt sure which one I liked best?
the one above is slightly cropped to see he is an Emerald damselfly!




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Canon EOS 40D
1/500s f/4.0 at 100.0mm iso400 hide exif
Full EXIF Info
Date/Time29-Aug-2009 13:21:04
MakeCanon
ModelCanon EOS 40D
Flash UsedNo
Focal Length100 mm
Exposure Time1/500 sec
Aperturef/4
ISO Equivalent400
Exposure Bias
White Balance
Metering Modepartial (6)
JPEG Quality
Exposure Programaperture priority (3)
Focus Distance

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Guest 31-Aug-2009 21:03
This is a beautiful image Carole. Ok, its not as close as you would have liked, but its still a fabulous shot - the composition is superb with the reflection and rings in the water. Dont think you could have asked for more than this :-)
Nicki Thurgar31-Aug-2009 18:23
Wow, this is wonderful Cazi, how perfect to get the reflection too!
Patricia Kay31-Aug-2009 18:07
Two fantastic shots Carole...lovely and delicate with an amazing reflection...BV
J. Scott Coile31-Aug-2009 16:26
This is BRILLIANT!!! Bravo Cazi!
Steve Sharp31-Aug-2009 14:32
I love this one Cazi, love the sombre mood brought by the cloudy day, it softens it beautifully.
Johnny JAG31-Aug-2009 13:58
Wonderful shot.
Linda Matta31-Aug-2009 13:26
This is supberb!
beverley harrison31-Aug-2009 11:28
ohhhh this is so delicate, love it...i'm not sure which version i prefer either....
Guest 31-Aug-2009 11:06
Perfect composition.Beautiful picture.V
Cindi Smith31-Aug-2009 11:06
Oh wow! What a great reflection! I love this shot! V
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