Red Saddlebags
Uploaded: June 28, 2008
This species of dragonfly is called Red Saddlebags.
It gets it's name from the dark band at the base of each hind wing which might look somewhat like saddlebags.
Photo taken mid-afternoon on 06/28/08.
Aperture = f7.1
Shutter = 1/500s
ISO = 400
Focal Length = 190mm
Canon EF 70-300mm f/4-5.6 IS USM lens
*Details/Macro*
Exif: F Number: 7.1, Exposure Bias Value: 0.00, ExposureTime: 1/500 seconds, Flash: did not fire, compulsory flash mode, ISO: 400, White balance: Auto white balance, FocalLength: 190.00 mm, Model: Canon EOS DIGITAL REBEL XT
Dr. Harmeet Singh June 28, 2008
Great capture.. #951118Tarun Bose June 29, 2008
Fantastic macro capture with lovely details. Well done Ken. #6119328Carol L. Joyce June 29, 2008
What a great shot!!! #6120578Kathy Shogren June 29, 2008
Great shot Ken. I saw some of these flying a few days ago, but would never land. Very skittish. #6120946Claudine Grove June 29, 2008
Wow! So sharp! Great capture. #6121109Sign up for an interactive online photography course to get critiques on your photos.
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