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04-JUL-2011 Christine Hanrahan

Blue dasher (Pachydiplax longipennis), male

An uncommon to rare dragonfly (thus far) in the Ottawa district, although very common elsewhere, particularly south of Ottawa. Found on Petrie Island.

Canon PowerShot SX20 IS
1/100s f/5.7 at 100.0mm iso100 full exif

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Cindi Smith05-Jul-2011 01:38
This is gorgeous!!!!!!!V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet04-Jul-2011 23:24
Very nice macro.
LynnH04-Jul-2011 22:49
Probably rode in on one of the spring tornados! LOL! Great capture, so many details! V
Karen Stuebing04-Jul-2011 22:44
It is a beautiful blue and I love the way you caught his wings on the forward movement. V.
Torben Jorgensen04-Jul-2011 21:56
Beautiful dragonfly and an excellent shot. V
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