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06-AUG-2014 Hank Vander Velde

20140806 809 Canada Darner.jpg

Ottawa West

Two images of a Canada Darner.

I previously posted three images of what I thought to be a Canada Darner; however, Chris Bruce pointed out to me that in fact my previous posting was a Black-tipped Darner. Thanks Chris. For my previous posting see http://www.pbase.com/image/156868676

Black-tipped Darners reportedly have straight lines on the sides of their Thorax and the tip of the abdomen is black. With the Canada Darners, the blue stripes (rings) on the abdomen extend to the tip and the lines on the sides of the Thorax are irregular (not straight). I believe the present posting to be that of a Canada Darner. In the top image, the blue stripes (rings) can be seen to extend to the tip of the abdomen. The bottom close-crop image does not clearly show the irregular lines on the Thorax; however, I checked some of my other images and though not conclusive, the lines do not appear to be straight.

Nikon D800 ,Nikkor 80-400mm f/4.5-5.6D ED VR AF
1/1250s f/7.1 at 195.0mm iso500 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Penny B12-Aug-2014 17:28
Fantastic detail in the second image Hank. Wonderful colour and sharpness in each.
Ton, Ben & Rob Nagtegaal12-Aug-2014 07:18
Prachtig scherpe close-up Hank van deze schoonheid.
waterfalls man12-Aug-2014 01:29
Excellent V!!
Marcia Colelli12-Aug-2014 00:30
Wonderful captures of this beautiful dragon V
hayl11-Aug-2014 23:36
What terrific photos whatever variety it is !
godro11-Aug-2014 23:09
Nice close up, well done!
Zeeby11-Aug-2014 22:14
Fabulously captured! V
Stephanie11-Aug-2014 21:50
Beautiful captures of this wonderful insect! I'm still amazed at your wealth of knowledge Christine! V
Chris Spracklen11-Aug-2014 19:52
Wonderful photos of this pristine specimen, Hank.
Simon Chandler11-Aug-2014 15:48
Amazing images. Excellent capture. v
Tom LeRoy11-Aug-2014 15:08
An excellent capture, Hank. The markings on this one are very interesting. V
jychamberland11-Aug-2014 14:45
amazing macro image Hank!
Fong Lam11-Aug-2014 14:14
Superb macro work with wonderful setting, Hank...V
Lise De Serres11-Aug-2014 12:13
Very nicely captured!!
Jim Coffman10-Aug-2014 22:39
Two fine captures of this little beauty,Hank!
Pierre Martin10-Aug-2014 22:04
two very nice shot and close up Hank
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