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02-JUN-2014 Christine Hanrahan

Four-spotted skimmer (Libellula quadrimaculata)

Larose Forest. This beautiful odonate is common and widespread in this region, and when fresh as here, has a gorgeous golden hue. However, in time, it turns a dull brown.

Panasonic LUMIX FZ200
1/1300s f/2.8 at 108.0mm iso125 full exif

other sizes: small medium large original auto
Don Mottershead09-Jun-2014 07:13
Excellent capture.
Jean D07-Jun-2014 01:14
Splendid macro image with top notch detail. ~V
bill friedlander05-Jun-2014 15:41
Awesome closeup! Wonderful details and bokeh! V
globalgadabout05-Jun-2014 15:17
captivating...superior shot, and what a handsome subject..V
janescottcumming05-Jun-2014 11:49
Beautiful details in this amazing creature. V
Blandine Mangin05-Jun-2014 11:34
superb close-up ! v
Kay05-Jun-2014 11:21
A beautiful specimen and so well captured. V
Graeme05-Jun-2014 10:29
Superb close up of this beautiful insect, Christine.V+++
Torben Jorgensen05-Jun-2014 07:49
Very common here too. They are so beautiful when they are fresh and very funny to watch. Great clean and sharp shot. A female I believe. V
borisalex05-Jun-2014 07:31
A great composition with the background for beautiful contrast , great light for excellent details! V.
Helen Betts05-Jun-2014 07:13
The delicate detail in the wings is just superb! A beautiful closeup, Christine. V.
joseantonio05-Jun-2014 04:07
Lovely details in this great closeup.V
Sam Rua05-Jun-2014 03:25
Beautiful DF and capture, Christine.
Carl Carbone05-Jun-2014 02:49
That is one sharp shot! Very nice.
Janet Forjan-Freedman05-Jun-2014 01:48
Nice details with beautiful rich tones!
Jean Chiasson05-Jun-2014 00:44
Beautiful composition Christine vote
Terry Sprague05-Jun-2014 00:42
Superb Christine. V
Ghislaine et Réal Boulet04-Jun-2014 23:48
Superb picture.
Hank Vander Velde04-Jun-2014 21:50
Nice sharp shot Christine.
Stephanie04-Jun-2014 21:45
What a charming capture of the skimmer! V
hayl04-Jun-2014 21:42
Fantastic macro showing the lush colour and gossamer wings.
Guest 04-Jun-2014 21:30
Oh how these wings glitter! Beautiful. V
Jim Coffman04-Jun-2014 21:07
Wonderful detail in this excellent capture!
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