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Mosquito Hawk

© Nancyj E. Hovey

Mosquito Hawk

Uploaded: September 02, 2009 20:46:09

Description

American Indians nicknamed the dragonflies and damselflies 'Mosquito Hawk'
because they eat so many mosquitoes!

Hand held macro.
(Details & Macro 9/2/2009) EFP

Exif: F Number: 3.5, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 10/600 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 64, FocalLength: 9.22 mm, Model: SP590UZ

Comments

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 02, 2009

This 'Mosquito Hawk' was flying around the Lotus & Water lilies.
This one decided to rest on a dried Lotus stalk.

Have a wonderful day. #1175836

Melissa G. Meiselman September 02, 2009

Great timing to capture this dragon with such clarity taken with wonderful shallow DOF, Nancy!!! #7911115

Tamara K. Walker level-classic September 03, 2009

Wonderful close up! #7911202

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 03, 2009

THANK YOU Melissa and Tamara! Have a wonderful day! 8o) #7911368

Michelle Alton September 03, 2009

Terrific capture, Nancy. I have seen thousands of dragon flies, but never saw one eat anything! But that explains why they hang out near water! #7911378

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 03, 2009

Good morning Michelle, THANK you!! 8o) #7911460

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 03, 2009

Hi Sabrina, glad you like this guy, there are so many at these ponds.. THANK YOU 8o) #7913644

Gina Cormier September 04, 2009

Awesome capture and comp work Nancy!!! #7915003

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 04, 2009

Gina
THANK YOU my friend. 8o) #7915013

Lorna Shutter September 07, 2009

CONGRATULATIONS on your EFP for this awesome macro image, Nancyj!!!!! :) Photobucket #7922332

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 07, 2009

Lorna...
THANK YOU SO MUCH for your congrats & your EFP dance... lol... 8o) #7922355

Mitch Spence level-classic September 07, 2009

Beautifully seen and composed macro, Nancy. #7922813

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 07, 2009

Hi Mitch...
THANK YOU so much for your wonderful comment, and continued support...nice to see you again! 8o) #7922875

Bill Houghton September 08, 2009

Nancy, this is a beautiful macro shot. Great job capturing this. Have a wonderful week. God bless, Bill

Check out my website:
Bill Houghton Photography #7926319

Nancyj E. Hovey level-classic September 08, 2009

Bill
THANK YOU so much...glad you like my dragonfly image!!! 8o) #7926354

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